New research conducted by McCarthy Stone, the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, has unveiled the true scale of Ageist Britain, reporting that over a quarter (27%) of over 65s in the UK – equivalent to more than 3 million people – have been victims of ageism . 60% of UK adults believe it’s a problem that needs fixing.
From documentaries examining historic crimes in forensic detail to TV shows that dramatise the lives of notorious murderers, we have become a nation obsessed with the true crime genre.
But what is driving this true crime obsession?
Entertainment brand MrQ spoke with psychologist Dr. Pamela Rutledge, who has provided five reasons behind our obsession with true crime TV....
Digital or electronic books have been around for decades, but it wasn’t until the 1990s that people started to take notice, and businesses realized there was a potential market there.
Traditionally, someone wanting to read on their morning commute would try and sit crammed between other passengers while holding their latest paperback. To describe this experience as enjoyable would be...
In modern society, there is really only one place in which you’d encounter a leprechaun. No, it’s not at the end of a rainbow guarding a pot of gold, it’s online at a site offering casino games. The online casino industry has a longstanding connection with leprechauns and the concept of finding luck and possibly treasure. But why is the leprechaun theme so prevalent in the online casino...
Perhaps aside from the birth of a new child, for most people, a wedding is the biggest event of their lives and takes the most planning. Once you’ve set a date, the next most important decision you’ll need to consider is where to host the wedding and reception. These days, many people are shying away from a traditional church service, instead choosing to hold both the ceremony and reception...
At the start of 2020, a YouGov survey showed 40% of Brits preferred streaming movies at home rather than going to the cinema. But one year on, most of us have totally exhausted our Netflix, Prime and Disney+ catalogues, with 2 in 3 people admitting that cinema is an experience that simply can’t be created at home.
Now, the authentic cinema experience has shot to the top of everyone’s...
Over the last year, many of us have had the opportunity to binge our all-time favourite shows. And whilst the intros may be iconic, we’ve all hit that skip button now and then. But how much time does it actually save you?
New research by Office Furniture Online looks at the TV intros of some of our favourite shows and how much time hitting skip actually saves you.
The act of gift giving is one of the most thoughtful actions on earth but can also be a difficult experience. When getting a gift for someone, you want to make sure that the person you're gifting will like it and cherish it. Jewellery is one of the most person specific gifts. It's considered as an accessory but may be one of the most defining parts of a person's outfit or look. Picking out...
Welcome bonuses and offers are ubiquitous across the internet now. Whether you sign up to a new shopping app, or join a new online fitness programme, you’re likely to be faced with a free incentive to get you started. It could be argued that it was the online casino industry that made offers so prevalent. The highly competitive sector has been awash with promotions since its early days, and...
