15% Of Young People Plan To Skip Meals To Afford Christmas

15% Of Young People Plan To Skip Meals To Afford Christmas

A
recent survey commissioned by Engravers
Guild revealed that 8 in 10
Brits (80%) are concerned about rising costs this Christmas, with younger generations turning to
extreme measures
like skipping meals
and foregoing heating in order to fund gifts for loved ones.

In
response to this, I’m promoting a new piece ‘Brits
Skipping Meals As Christmas Cost Concerns Grow’.

At
the moment this is being offered as an exclusive.

The
mini-budget has promised higher taxes for working people and with inflation driving up the prices of everyday goods, many Brits are being forced to make cuts in order to celebrate Christmas.

I’ve
pasted the full piece below, or you can view it here:

Brits
Skipping Meals To Pay For Christmas

Please
let me know if you’d be interested in running this piece – as mentioned, I’m currently offering this as an exclusive.

Thanks,

Eleanor
–
–
–
Brits
Skipping Meals To Pay For Christmas

8
in 10 Brits (80%) are worried about how they will afford the festive season this year, with a third (32%) either
very
or extremely worried.
Younger generations are more likely to turn to extreme measures to pay for gifts, with 15% planning to
skip meals this winter.

Research
conducted by personalised gifts retailer
Engravers Guild paints a bleak picture for the Christmas season, with many having to look for new ways to try and find festive cheer.

The
mini-budget has promised higher taxes for working people, while rampant inflation continues to drive up the prices of everyday goods. It’s no surprise that 79% of respondents plan to spend no more on Christmas gifts this year, with over a third (35%) planning
to cut back. Only very few (15%) think that they will actually spend more on Christmas gifts compared to last year.

Young
adults feel the squeeze more than other age groups, with well over half (57%) of 18-24 year-olds either
very
or extremely worried.
For comparison, around a third (29%) of those aged 55 and over aren’t
concerned.

The
news does not bode well for retail stores. With footfall last year stricken by the pandemic, over three quarters (76%) still do not anticipate spending any more this time round on the high street. In fact, 1 in 8 (12%) even plan to spend ‘significantly less’
than in 2021.

This
comes as more than one in four (27%) say they will give fewer gifts this year than last. 7% of people plan to give no Christmas gifts at all, and a quarter (25%) are agreeing with friends and family not to exchange any gifts.

The
reasons for budget-stretching are clear. Presents are more expensive, inflation has pushed up the costs of everyday items, and a fuel crisis has caused rising energy bills and supply chain chaos as the weather turns colder. This challenging economic landscape
is forcing young people to turn to extreme measures to cut costs.

Skipping
Meals and Going into Debt

15%
of 18-24-year-olds plan to skip meals
or
borrow money
to fund Christmas. Just 7% of respondents from the other age groups said they would resort to these measures.

Turning
Off the Heating

A
quarter of 18-24 year-olds will use less heating
to fund gifts (24%), compared with just 12-17% in other age groups.

There
is a stark contrast between young adults and older generations. Where the younger group are contemplating a cold and hungry winter to pay for presents,
37% of those aged 55 and over aren’t using any cost-saving
measures.

There
is less concern for pensioners as the triple-lock has been maintained in the latest mini-budget, giving retirees a boost to their pension pots in line with inflation. Meanwhile, working-age people are seeing savings syphoned off and real-time wages cut as
higher taxes and soaring inflation eat into already stretched budgets.

In
their attempts to maintain the Christmas cheer in a difficult year, many are choosing to limit gift-giving (27%) or give cheaper gifts (30%). One respondent said they would be ‘going without a turkey’ this year, while another said they wanted to be as generous
as last year, recognising that their ‘family
needs the money now more than ever’.

Elliot
Bishton, the founder of
Engravers Guild, said:

“It’s
looking like it will be a different kind of Christmas this year, with value for money being foremost on people’s minds. However, that doesn’t mean it needs to be less special and we’re seeing a greater emphasis on thoughtful gifting.

“Many
people are planning to give self-made and second-hand gifts this year. And, for those who will be buying gifts, over a quarter are agreeing on price limits with friends and family. While people may have to be more thrifty, being creative can actually help
the gifts mean more.”

Leicester TV

Education Technology Day must be extended to prisons

Education Technology Day must be extended to prisons

Typically thought of as being an easy to clean area of the home, hard floors have risen in popularity in recent decades. Globally, hard floors are the most common floor type,2 and research released today by Dyson has uncovered poor cleaning habits that mean hard floors are likely to be harbouring an array of hidden nasties. This comes as 32% of Brits – equating to 21.6 million people in the UK – will use the same dirty mop head for six months or more before replacing it. What’s more, one in 20 also admit to keeping the same mop for a year or longer, and one in 10 think it is acceptable to use the same mop 100 times, spreading dirt around their floors every time they use it. Cross contamination is a primary issue for most common and traditional mopping methods with germs and bacteria further being unknowingly spread around homes as Brits use dirty water to clean floors.3 45% only change the water to new water between rooms, whereas 41% wait even longer until it looks dirty. This could mean that floors are being washed with dirty water, adding more dirt rather than taking it away. Surprisingly, almost one in 10 (9%) even admit to not changing the dirty water at all when mopping. Over a quarter (28%) admit to mopping their floors once a fortnight or less while over half (53%) admit they don’t regularly clean behind appliances and leave dirt to build up for as long as six months at a time. image002.jpg On how to achieve a perfect barefoot clean feel after mopping, Geli Lee, Dyson Engineer and Home Cleaning Expert offers their top tips for eliminating dirt around the home: 1. Create a cleaning schedule to stay on top of dirt build-up. In the last year, there has been a 15% global reduction in the number of people who maintain regular cleaning schedules. 47% of the British public admitted to only being motivated to clean when they spot visible dirt or dust.4 Regular floor cleaning with a wet hard floor cleaner like the Dyson WashG1™ removes more stubborn dirt than vacuuming alone. It is important to have a debris free surface, clear any clutter from the floor or other surfaces. Choose the right machine: Different vacuums are designed for different floor types and home sizes. Some machines will be engineered with hard floors in mind and will struggle on thick pile carpets, for example. Choosing the right machine for your home will make a big difference to the ease and speed with which you’re able to clean your home. Clean your floors ‘little and often’. Washing your floors frequently in areas that receive more foot fall will help to stop dirt building up and getting trodden into your floor. Using a dedicated wet floor cleaner on hard flooring such as the Dyson WashG1 is helpful for this, as the versatile format means it vacuums and washes the floor simultaneously. Cleaning schedules have also become less regimented. In recent years only 41% of people claim to have a regular cleaning schedule, and 60% admit to cleaning reactively; being motivated to clean only when there is visible dirt or dust5. It’s perhaps not surprising, that a fifth of people are still concerned their floors are dirty after they’ve mopped them (22%) and one in four6 feel extremely worried about indoor dust at home. Geli Lee, Dyson Engineer and Home Cleaning Expert reveals why it is important to change the way we mop: “Cleaning your hard floors properly and regularly is important for maintaining a healthy environment around your home. Without a proper cleaning routine, dirt may unknowingly build up and spread around your home. It is evident from our research that current mopping habits mean British households aren’t cleaning their floors as effectively as they should. “From ignoring problem areas where dust and debris build up, cross contamination with dirty water to not replacing mop heads or inconsistent cleaning, current mopping behaviours may be making floors dirtier as opposed to cleaner. Moving away from traditional methods, wet floor cleaners like the Dyson WashG1 simplify the floor cleaning experience and provide a modern efficient and hygienic solution” To help take the guesswork out of mopping, the brand new WashG1 is Dyson’s first dedicated wet floor cleaner that tackles wet and dry debris in one go. Engineered for hygienic cleaning and maintenance, the WashG1 is revolutionising wet floor cleaning, removing the need for multi-products and multi-steps to achieve a barefoot clean feel around the home. To put the product to the test, Dyson have cleaned one of London’s most iconic landmarks The Victoria and Albert Museum. From cleaning the grand marble floors housing the most prestigious exhibits, to cleaning up leftover food in the Gamble Room Cafe, the WashG1 had a dirt busting tour of the museum leaving it spotless. Images can be found here. The WashG1 introduces Dyson’s engineering expertise to cleaning hard floors. With a 1 litre clean-water tank to cover flooring up to 290m2, the Dyson WashG1 uses a combination of hydration, absorption, and extraction technologies to remove wet and dry spills and stains simultaneously. The Dyson WashG1 is available to purchase now from Dyson.co.uk, retailing at £599.99.

Typically thought of as being an easy to clean area of the home, hard floors have risen in popularity in recent decades. Globally, hard floors are the most common floor type,2 and research released today by Dyson has uncovered poor cleaning habits that mean hard floors are likely to be harbouring an array of hidden nasties. This comes as 32% of Brits – equating to 21.6 million people in the UK – will use the same dirty mop head for six months or more before replacing it. What’s more, one in 20 also admit to keeping the same mop for a year or longer, and one in 10 think it is acceptable to use the same mop 100 times, spreading dirt around their floors every time they use it. Cross contamination is a primary issue for most common and traditional mopping methods with germs and bacteria further being unknowingly spread around homes as Brits use dirty water to clean floors.3 45% only change the water to new water between rooms, whereas 41% wait even longer until it looks dirty. This could mean that floors are being washed with dirty water, adding more dirt rather than taking it away. Surprisingly, almost one in 10 (9%) even admit to not changing the dirty water at all when mopping. Over a quarter (28%) admit to mopping their floors once a fortnight or less while over half (53%) admit they don’t regularly clean behind appliances and leave dirt to build up for as long as six months at a time. image002.jpg On how to achieve a perfect barefoot clean feel after mopping, Geli Lee, Dyson Engineer and Home Cleaning Expert offers their top tips for eliminating dirt around the home: 1. Create a cleaning schedule to stay on top of dirt build-up. In the last year, there has been a 15% global reduction in the number of people who maintain regular cleaning schedules. 47% of the British public admitted to only being motivated to clean when they spot visible dirt or dust.4 Regular floor cleaning with a wet hard floor cleaner like the Dyson WashG1™ removes more stubborn dirt than vacuuming alone. It is important to have a debris free surface, clear any clutter from the floor or other surfaces. Choose the right machine: Different vacuums are designed for different floor types and home sizes. Some machines will be engineered with hard floors in mind and will struggle on thick pile carpets, for example. Choosing the right machine for your home will make a big difference to the ease and speed with which you’re able to clean your home. Clean your floors ‘little and often’. Washing your floors frequently in areas that receive more foot fall will help to stop dirt building up and getting trodden into your floor. Using a dedicated wet floor cleaner on hard flooring such as the Dyson WashG1 is helpful for this, as the versatile format means it vacuums and washes the floor simultaneously. Cleaning schedules have also become less regimented. In recent years only 41% of people claim to have a regular cleaning schedule, and 60% admit to cleaning reactively; being motivated to clean only when there is visible dirt or dust5. It’s perhaps not surprising, that a fifth of people are still concerned their floors are dirty after they’ve mopped them (22%) and one in four6 feel extremely worried about indoor dust at home. Geli Lee, Dyson Engineer and Home Cleaning Expert reveals why it is important to change the way we mop: “Cleaning your hard floors properly and regularly is important for maintaining a healthy environment around your home. Without a proper cleaning routine, dirt may unknowingly build up and spread around your home. It is evident from our research that current mopping habits mean British households aren’t cleaning their floors as effectively as they should. “From ignoring problem areas where dust and debris build up, cross contamination with dirty water to not replacing mop heads or inconsistent cleaning, current mopping behaviours may be making floors dirtier as opposed to cleaner. Moving away from traditional methods, wet floor cleaners like the Dyson WashG1 simplify the floor cleaning experience and provide a modern efficient and hygienic solution” To help take the guesswork out of mopping, the brand new WashG1 is Dyson’s first dedicated wet floor cleaner that tackles wet and dry debris in one go. Engineered for hygienic cleaning and maintenance, the WashG1 is revolutionising wet floor cleaning, removing the need for multi-products and multi-steps to achieve a barefoot clean feel around the home. To put the product to the test, Dyson have cleaned one of London’s most iconic landmarks The Victoria and Albert Museum. From cleaning the grand marble floors housing the most prestigious exhibits, to cleaning up leftover food in the Gamble Room Cafe, the WashG1 had a dirt busting tour of the museum leaving it spotless. Images can be found here. The WashG1 introduces Dyson’s engineering expertise to cleaning hard floors. With a 1 litre clean-water tank to cover flooring up to 290m2, the Dyson WashG1 uses a combination of hydration, absorption, and extraction technologies to remove wet and dry spills and stains simultaneously. The Dyson WashG1 is available to purchase now from Dyson.co.uk, retailing at £599.99.

Housing shortfall calls for public-private collaboration

Housing shortfall calls for public-private collaboration

Seven ways to decorate your home when renting

Seven ways to decorate your home when renting

65% of Brits are concerned about marine life

65% of Brits are concerned about marine life

Muntada Aid – Landmark 50th Mission to Take Place in Tunisia this September as Little Hearts nears 3,000 Lifesaving Operations

Muntada Aid – Landmark 50th Mission to Take Place in Tunisia this September as Little Hearts nears 3,000 Lifesaving Operations