Family

Money (or the lack of it) is partly to blame for the number of cohabiting couples according to recent research from the Association of Investment Trust Companies ("AITC"). When questioned over half of young couples living together said it was the cost of getting married that deterred them from tying the knot.

A new MORI survey published today (9 July) shows that many millions of British people have unrealistic expectations of a healthy old age.

Seven in ten (71%) young people would like to have a greater say in decisions about their community, including the health service and schools. However, more than two-thirds of these believe their views are taken less seriously because of their age.

Half of all British workers have undertaken lifelong learning activities over the past year, according to a new survey from the Nestlé Family Monitor. Six out of 10 have done so to improve employment credentials.

As many as 7.5 million UK holidaymakers* could be travelling abroad this year with potentially inappropriate travel insurance according to Direct Line Travel Insurance.

Information technology is regarded more highly by boys than girls as a potentially rewarding career, a MORI survey has revealed.

Daycare Trust launches MORI survey findings and a new report calling for children's centres in every neighbourhood

Children's attitudes to careers, particularly careers in engineering

Article on children's attitudes towards and knowledge of engineering