Stock markets held broadly steady this week as investors balanced a mixed set of company earnings against fresh signs that economic growth is.

Getting outdoor light and gentle movement soon after waking may help people feel more alert earlier in the day, according to researchers studying.

Households preparing for colder months are turning to energy tariff comparison tools to check whether their current deal still represents fair value.

Students who summarise a lesson by hand often remember it better than students who type pages of notes, and cognitive psychologists say the reason.

Many households are starting their festive planning earlier this year by setting aside a small, separate rainy-day pot before seasonal spending begins.

Calm preparation habits can ease the nerves that many students feel before tests, turning anxious energy into something more useful.