7 h. ago Five ways Australians’ spending, housing and dating habits have changed over the last 25 years

New lifestyle data shows how young people are living with their parents for longer and have fewer partners – while older generations are splurgingAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe way Australians live has changed in the last 25 years, as soaring house prices have forced some young people to live with parents longer, and others to move rentals more often.New research from the e61 Institute breaks down why some Australians are more reluctant to move house, while consulting firm KPMG has looked at how household spending has changed by generation. Each explored data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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24 h. ago UK households told to make urgent watering change to gardens this week

While the hot weather is great for those who want to sit outside and enjoy it - it's not as great for outdoor plants, and gardeners should change this one gardening habit during the heatwave

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36 h. ago Gout Gout's most expensive buy says a lot about him as he makes telling admission

Gout Gout has taken the athletics world by storm at the tender age of just 17 - but the Australian sprinting sensation has remained incredibly level-headed in his spending

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5 d. ago Brit boozers hit with 'painful' pubs Armageddon as 16,000 are wiped out

Record numbers of boozers have shut their doors since the Millennium due to rising costs and changing habits

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5 d. ago GP says common vitamin deficiency could be making your hair go grey sooner

A leading doctor has shared some of the reasons why people may be going greyer sooner - and how you can change certain habits to prolong the ageing process of your hair

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8 d. ago Tell us: have your saving habits changed due to economic uncertainty?

We would like to hear from people who have started setting aside more cashUK households are increasingly setting aside physical cash amid extreme economic uncertainty and to provide a safety net for possible banking system outages such as the recent one in Spain, according to the Bank of England’s chief cashier.Victoria Cleland said on Tuesday that the Bank had tracked a significant increase in the number of banknotes in circulation in recent months, continuing a rising trend since 2022. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Vinted user shares three surprising things that changed after shopping on popular second

How has shopping on Vinted changed people's buying habits?

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1 week ago The 'relaxing' Scottish city hotel you can stay in for better than half price

It is housed in a Victorian building that dates back to 1845.

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1 week ago The Real Housewives of Miami season 7 release date and how to watch in the UK

The Real Housewives of Miami is back for a seventh season - here's how you can watch the new series in the UK

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2 w. ago ‘The Real Housewives of London’: Cast, Release Date, Streamer and How to Watch

‘The Real Housewives of London’: Cast, Release Date, Streamer and How to Watch  Us Weekly

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3 w. ago All Bar One pub boss says late night economy is "shrinking" while Sandbanks retains Lloyds seaside property crown

From food inflation edging up again and changing late-night pub habits, to M&C Saatchi’s Dubai sports- marketing buy-out and Sandbanks retaining its crown as the UK’s priciest seaside hotspot - here are today’s top UK business stories.

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3 w. ago Saunas now 'the new pub' as Brits prefer stripping off to relax with pals and go on pull

Saunas have emerged as unexpected competition to the British boozer, thanks to their rise in popularity and the changing drinking habits of people under the age of 30

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3 w. ago Huge surge of bets backing James Bond favourite after Hollywood star landed endorsement deal which gave MAJOR clue

The drastic change in betting habits came after the Godzilla actor, 34, dropped a major hint on Wednesday that he could be in line to play Bond in the much-anticipated movie.

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4 w. ago Brits make simple tweaks to their daily routines to avoid 'autopilot', study shows

A study of 5,000 adults found that 45 per cent are making small changes to their everyday habits, to help them break free from 'autopilot', with morning walks, taking time to 'review' daily targets and adding music to their routines

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4 w. ago How takeaway, delivery apps and data are shaping the future of Scottish town centres

As Scottish town centres respond to changing consumer habits, hospitality has become one of the most agile and influential sectors driving their transformation. With visitor patterns constantly shifting, food and drink venues are keeping high streets relevant by embracing new technologies and trends—reshaping how, where, and why people choose to engage with these spaces.

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4 w. ago Habitat loss and climate change make it tough to be an amphibian. Some humans are helping

It's not easy being an amphibian

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