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Please ‘like’ me… It takes 5 meetings, 161 days, 29 private messages and 20 ‘likes’ to become a friend

Please ‘like’ me… It takes 5 meetings, 161 days, 29 private messages and 20 ‘likes’ to become a friend
  • New data looks at the new rules of engagement for making friends as figures show the average person has 5 friends they’ve never met face-to-face
  • Half of people in the UK now make friends on the internet – even over 65s have two friends they’ve never met in person
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24 MILLION BRITS SPEND 12 HOURS A WEEK DOING THEIR JOB ON THEIR MOBILE PHONE AS TECHNOLOGY IMPROVES

WORK FROM PHONE: 24 MILLION BRITS SPEND 12 HOURS A WEEK DOING THEIR JOB ON THEIR MOBILE PHONE AS TECHNOLOGY IMPROVES

  • 24 million employees spend 12 hours a week working on their mobile phones on average - nearly double the time spent using paper and pen [1][2]
  • A quarter (24%) use their mobile to make video calls, almost a fifth (17%) dial into meetings, while half (50
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Plan to help families access Child Trust Funds

Proposed new scheme to help families access funds belonging to loved ones who lack mental capacity without need to go to court.

From: Ministry of Justice and The Rt Hon Dominic Raab MP

  • vital safeguards to be maintained to keep vulnerable individuals safe
  • consultation to gather evidence before decisions are made

Families seeking access to small funds...

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Family lawyers must ‘challenge’ themselves amidst growing desire for amicable divorces

Poll reveals that majority of couples want to ‘keep things civil’ while separating

One of the country’s leading family lawyers has said the profession needs to ‘challenge itself’ to better meet the needs of consumers amidst growing demand for a more amicable solution to separation and divorce.

The call to action follows a recent poll carried out by national consumer law firm...

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Charity calls on government to put its ‘money where its mouth is’ with mediation voucher scheme extension

NFM criticises ‘stick vs carrot’ approach to clearing family court backlog

A national charity that provides mediation for families in conflict has called on the government to ‘put its money where its mouth is’ when it comes to making mediation a default option for warring families.

The call to action comes after reports that Dominic Raab is backing efforts to use mediation...

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HOW TO SAVE UP TO £183 ON AN IPHONE THIS BLACK FRIDAY

HOW TO SAVE UP TO £183 ON AN IPHONE THIS BLACK FRIDAY

● Shoppers could save up to £183 on an iPhone 12 contract with unlimited data this Black Friday, predicts Uswitch data[1]

● Consumers could also save £95 on an iPhone 12 handset[2], compared to a modest £40 saving on the newly released iPhone 13[3]

● The biggest discounts can be made on SIM-only contracts, saving up to 28...

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UK PARENTS TO BENEFIT FROM ‘MADE TO MEASURE’ ADVICE AROUND CHILDREN’S ONLINE WELLBEING

FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, UK PARENTS TO BENEFIT FROM ‘MADE TO MEASURE’ ADVICE AROUND CHILDREN’S ONLINE WELLBEING WITH LAUNCH OF INTERNET MATTERS’ NEW SERVICE
  • My Family’s Digital Toolkit gives tailored advice that can support millions of parents in need of help so their children can thrive in the online world
  • New research shows 5-year-olds in the UK now regularly use an average
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How to involve youngsters in the UN climate change conference

COP a look: how to involve youngsters in the UN climate change conference

As world leaders converge on Glasgow, families and schools should grab the opportunity to involve youngsters in sustainable ways in which to battle climate change. Former primary school teacher Catherine Lynch of education resource experts PlanBee has ten great ideas

At the start of November, delegates from all...

Heidi Rose London

Introducing Heidi Rose London – A Premium, Personalisable, Children’s Lifestyle Collection

Authored by HRL

Heidi Rose London , a premium children’s lifestyle brand, has launched its first collection. A timeless range of planet-friendly accessories, décor and clothing for little dreamers, the collection features enchanting reversible patterns and reusable embroidered patches that allow each piece to be personalised.

Dreamt up by husband-and-wife duo Lauren and Quinten de Graaf, Heidi Rose...

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The True Price of Safety: How Much Value Can Having a House Alarm Add to Your Home?

Right after our physiological needs, our second most fundamental requirements are to feel safe and secure. Feeling safe in our own homes is imperative, and whilst the way safety measures make us feel is of the upmost importance, can additional safety measures also add value to a property?

Smart home retailer, Somfy has undertaken substantial research through its True Price of Safety...

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