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The ideal distance between the screen and sofa should be four metres, and the perfect temperature is 19 degrees

Brits reveal what their perfect TV environment consists of

A poll of 2,000 office staff revealed the top 20 things most likely to demotivate them at work – including rude managers, poor technology and pointless meetings.

Top 20 things that demotivate people at work

A poll of 2,000 adults found that 45 per cent have never sought assistance regarding their energy bills - whether that be turning to loved ones or seeking professional advice

Half of consumers who struggle with bills have never asked for help

A poll of 2,000 adults found two thirds reckon the UK is the world’s best at ‘going nowhere fast’

Train and traffic delays cost travellers nearly three days a year

The list of top books children should read before they’re four include The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson, The Tiger Who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr, and the Michael Rosen classic – We’re Going on a Bear Hunt

The best books children should read before they turn four

A poll of 2,000 adults revealed the quirkier strategies those who garden adopt to help their plants grow - including throwing teabags onto the soil

Here are the unusual hacks people use to help gardens thrive

A third of adults believe they are ‘yo-yo dieters’

Music fans reveal their ultimate travel bucket list

Experts have revealed what your sunbathing position says about you

These are the biggest summer day trip bugbears

From being romantics to having a chic sense of style - here are the top 30 things Brits admire most about the French

Ooh la la! Most Brits secretly admire the French

Ooh la la! Shock new research has revealed that most Brits secretly admire the French.

Lucy Brimble

From croissants to Dior, Brits list top 15 most admired French exports

New parents say what they enjoy most about returning to work

London's super-size doghouse - a treasure trove of toys - and a doggy-only ramp to travel up and down floors

Super-sized doghouse in London to restore the feeling of home for pets

This city has some of the doziest locals in the UK

Psychologist shares tips to overcome loneliness

These are the top 20 most satisfying holiday sounds

These are the signs that it’s time for you to look for a new job

These are the most loved and hated Christmas traditions

The average person completes 90 online tasks a day

Adults spend the most time choosing the perfect film to watch

Big Zuu takes to the London streets on a mission to make people smile

Big Zuu takes to the streets of London to make people smile

Watch Big Zuu take to the streets of London - on a mission to make people smile.

Lucy Brimble

A sculpture shows the enormity of food waste collected over the summer

Top 10 challenges SME owners face

Top 10 challenging things about running your own business

Study reveals the top 10 everyday stressors - including stubbing your toe

The top 10 everyday stressors including stubbed toes and slow walkers

Blocking out quality time with friends can improve mental health

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