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The results were released by Virgin Money

UK spending trends revealed - with £1.8 BILLION on non-essentials

New FVRH frailty unit team, left to right: Pamela Scott, lead nurse; Lindsey McKay, frailty team lead; Debbie Arnott, frailty nurse; and Nicola Green, senior charge nurse. Pic: Contributed

New unit at FVRH is 'major step forward' in dealing with frailty

The Race for Life is back at Callendar Park on Sunday, June 22. (Pic: Scott Louden)

All you need to know ahead of Cancer Research UK's Race for Life in Falkirk

The sight loss event at Forth Valley Sensory Centre gave people the opportunity to try out some state-of-the-art tech (Picture: Submitted)

Camelon sight loss event gives sneak peek into cutting edge assistive tech

29 per cent believe the word ‘cash’ may die out entirely one day

Poll shows cash divide - Gen Z say ‘paper' while Boomers say 'cash'

A third of medical professional believe beds are currently blocked by people in hospital who would be able to go home sooner

NHS bed blocking crisis fuelled by poor quality incontinence care

Matilda Bea provides inspirational hosting tips & tricks

Brits believe the traditional three-course dinner is dead

Family and friends gathered for a vigil for teenager Cole Cooper whose body was found on June 6 after being missing for almost five weeks.

In pictures: Family of Cole Cooper hold vigil for teenager in Banknock

There are many basic life skills we have lost over the years. How many of these do you have?

11 basic life skills we've lost since the 60s

Dilemma to use EV or hyrdogen fuel car (photo: Adobe)

What is the case for switching to hydrogen or all electric vehicles

Inside Fortress Festival 2025. Hero image: 1349. Inset: Screengrabs from the video report including fans and (lower) Katherine Shepard aka Sylvaine. All photos credit Lucinda Herbert

Fortress Festival: Weekend of sun, sea and metal is a dream come true

Firefighters, paramedics, and farmers topped the list

These are the top 20 toughest everyday jobs, according to Brits

British rap legend Lady Leshurr launches new diss track single 'We Run This Glaze' to support Krispy Kreme's "Faux-G Upgrade."

Rapper Lady Leshurr launches diss track aimed at Krispy Kreme 'dupes'

Tripping over featured in the top 10

The top things Brits laugh at - when they know they shouldn't

More than half of homeowners are prioritising cosmetic makeovers because they believe it adds more value

Britain’s top ten modern status symbols for the home

Almost 45,000 hours of PE, since the London Olympic Games in 2012, have been lost

Ad Feature 4,000 hours of PE lessons lost in the last year, study reveals

These rain cheques may include £1,885 in cash

Scots offered physical 'rain cheques' to help lift their spirits

Danny Wallace braves the summer weather to accept Halford's challenge to say yes

Brits most likely to say ‘yes’ to new opportunities at the age of 27

Anthony Martin - a 'Clarkson's Farm' fan has won a £5M Cotswold's house - making him Jeremy's neighbour.

'Jeremy Clarkson is my new neighbour' - Backpacker wins £5m home

Visiting a theme park is a summer must for 23 per cent for Gen Z

Gen Z's dream summer includes five festivals and four trips abroad

The talented cast take a break from rehearsals for Grangemouth High School's production of Oliver the Musical (Picture: Michael Gillen, National World)

Grangemouth High pupils sing a song or two for new production of Oliver

Weight loss injections including Mounjaro and Wegovy have became household names.

Weight loss jabs work 53% better with coaching

To help people become more considerate passengers, Tempcover has launched a Passenger Prince online theory test

Top 20 most annoying passenger habits revealed!

Experts have warned that this switch puts thousands of older people at risk

Ad Feature Experts urge older generations to buy digital-ready alarms for safety

One in six believe flames kill off bacteria

The barbecuing myth that ‘dirt adds flavour’ is dangerous health risk

Adele is included in the top 10 list!

Over 7 MILLION Brits think they’re better singers than world's best

Hamza Yassin, president of The Camping & Caravanning Club

Over half of campers sleep better to the soothing sounds of nature

Hosting expert Alexandra Dudley teams up with Boursin to celebrate the seasonal rise in entertaining

Food expert Alexandra Dudley shares top tips for hosting spring dinner

Happy wife, happy life: Gareth's other half loves using a standing desk on her long days in front of a screen

Standing desk review: This simple bit of tech makes a huge difference

The attraction at the Mariner Centre is currently closed. Pic: Michael Gillen

'Technical issue' closes Mariner Centre attraction

Drink driver crashes into wall and leaves injured passengers behind

'Cowardly' driver crashes car and flees - with a passenger in the boot

Lindsey Burrow, wife of late rugby legend Rob Burrow, plants wildflowers in his memory to mark Celebration Day (May 26)

Celebs share how they plan to remember loved ones this Celebration Day

It comes as a campaign to end shadow banning on social media has been launched

Social media more likely to suppress women’s health content over men’s

What are the most coveted musical DVD releases that users of online marketplace Discogs are after?

The 15 most wanted music DVDs according to Discogs in May 2025

The fintech company has secured over £25 billion in client assets under administration

Ad Feature Trading 212 becomes UK’s fastest-growing investment platform

It will offer inhabitants round-the-clock electricity

Ad Feature Iraq’s first solar-powered village begins operating

Tracey Saunders could not believe her win

Foster carer wins £685k house and £57,000 car

A poll of 2,000 adults, 18 per cent identify as a ‘cautious calculator'

Four in 10 Brits keep money affairs private - are you one of them?

The Rosebank Distillery tours are proving popular with locals and tourists alike. Pic: Michael Gillen

Double delight as Rosebank impresses on the world stage

Falkirk's Cash Converters store is getting a new look - and will be holding a celebratory event on Saturday, May 31. (Pic: contributed)

Falkirk Cash Converters set for new, modern look after refit

Safety fencing around the new park has been pushed apart to allow children through. Pic: Michael Gillen

Parents told to keep children out of new play park for safety reasons

Surprise findings - a survey by Avant Homes has revealed Scotland's secret summer BBQ party wishes

Revealed: Scotland's secret summer BBQ party wishes

It comes as more men turn to AI for emotional support

Ad Feature Over two-thirds of men would consider marrying an AI, survey reveals

2,000 Brits took the survey

Revealed: Best British Eurovision entries of all time ranked

Research of 2,000 adults who don’t own a property found 51 per cent worry they'll never step foot on the property ladder

Half of first-time buyers worry about getting on the property ladder

Ad Feature Evening courses could be the change you’ve been looking for

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