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Cat mums and dog dads: around one in three consider themselves their pet’s “parent”
Women are more likely to see themselves as their pet’s parent than men
20 days agoArticle
Young women say calories on menus will negatively impact the number of people with eating disorders
From 6 April it became compulsory for all restaurants, cafes and takeaways with 250 or more staff to print how many calories are in the meals on their menus. This new government initiative is part of plans to tackle obesity by promoting healthier eating choices.
28 days agoArticle
What is Britain’s favourite doughnut filling?
Jam trumps custard among filled doughnut fans
30 days agoArticle
The YouGov Food Study
A new YouGov study in our Big Surveys project is focused on the topic of food. We analysed what Britons think about food and what their eating habits and preferences are.
about 1 month agoArticle
Part Seven: The impact of COVID-19 on food habits
More Britons report that the quality of their diet has improved (24%) than worsened (16%) since the coronavirus pandemic began in the UK in March 2020. For the majority (58%) the quality of their diet has stayed the same, the YouGov Food Study finds.
about 1 month agoArticle
Part Six: Alcohol consumption
Eight in ten Britons aged 18 and above (82%) say they ever drink alcohol.
about 1 month agoArticle
Part Five: Drinking habits and preferences
The YouGov Food Study looked into the drinking habits and preferences of Britons. Specifically, we looked at how many glasses of tea, coffee, tap/bottled water, smoothies, milk, fizzy drinks and fruit juice Britons drink in a typical week.
about 1 month agoArticle
Part Four: Food practices
The YouGov Food Study looked into how fussy Britons are over their food, and if they are willing to share it.
about 1 month agoArticle
Part Three: Favourite cuisines and junk food
Italian food tops the list of favourite cuisines, which is a favourite for half (51%) of Britons, the YouGov Food Study finds. This is followed by Chinese food (46%) and British (43%).
about 1 month agoArticle
Part Two: What kind of food do Britons eat regularly?
The YouGov Food Study looked into which foods do Britons eat the most.
about 1 month agoArticle
Part One: General attitudes towards food and eating
The YouGov Food Study looked into Britons' diets, and how much attention they pay to what's on the plate.
about 1 month agoArticle
Is Easter a ‘proper’ special occasion, or is it too commercialised?
Easter is still seen as true to its roots across the West, although Britons and French people in particular are cynical
about 1 month agoArticle
Should selective breeding of dogs with health issues be banned?
Norway made headlines earlier this year by effectively banning the breeding of British bulldogs and Cavalier King Charles spaniels, – stating the practice violates animal welfare laws.
about 1 month agoArticle
Most Britons want conversion therapy banned, including that aimed at transgender people
The government’s plan to exclude trans people from promised conversion therapy bans goes against the wishes of Conservative voters
about 1 month agoArticle
Metric or imperial: what measures do Britons use?
While young Britons still tend to use imperial for height, temperature, speed and long distances, they now use metric for short distances and weight
about 2 months agoArticle
How many Britons have asked for a pay rise – and how many have been successful?
A gender gap persists in pay rises requests, with men more likely to ask, and be successful, than women
about 2 months agoArticle
Four-day week: would you rather take Monday or Friday off?
Supporters of making the switch to a four-day working week claim that such a move would raise worker morale, reduce stress and risk of burnout, and improve work-life balance, all without sacrificing productivity.
about 2 months agoArticle
How many mums have felt let down by their adult kids on Mother’s Day?
Mothers are more likely to feel let down by their adult children than fathers on their day
2 months agoArticle
Is Mother’s Day a ‘proper’ special occasion, or is it too commercialised?
Western Europeans tend to think the celebration has strayed from its roots
2 months agoArticle
How should journalists report racially offensive language?
One in five ethnic minority Britons think written and broadcast news should use the word in full
2 months ago