Issue 112 - 28th June 2022
Hangovers from hell, remote working, visualising small print, and why your digital PR isn't working
CAMPAIGNS
Study Finds Exact Age Hangovers From Hell Start
According to survey of 2,000 people aged from 18 to 65 commissioned by greeting-card company Thortful, it's your 34th birthday you have to dread if you're not someone who does well after drinking. By Sophie Barker.
RHONDDA CYNON TAFF IS NOW IN THE BOTTOM 10 OF UK AREAS THAT HAVE TAKEN UP ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLES, ACCORDING TO THE LATEST DVLA DATA.
Fleetcover requested the latest data from the DVLA to look at which local authorities have the highest percentage of these vehicles, and which ones are lagging behind. Unsurprisingly, the areas that grabbed the top spot are from some of the UK's most affluent areas. By Lydia German.
Ian Rankin and JK Rowling books have opening lines translated into Scots
Tourism body VisitScotland teamed up with Scots expert and writer Alistair Heather as part of the Braw Beginnings initiative, which celebrates stories written by Scottish writers or with a strong connection to Scotland.
Cat and dog owners top pet peeves - including stealing food and howling in the night
Helen Skelton, TV presenter and spokeswoman for insurance provider Petplan, which commissioned the research, said: “Like humans, pets have strong personalities, and for many they are a key companion and member of the family – especially if they’ve been by our side for a while, like my dogs Barney and Spiderman.
Demand for Remote Jobs Skyrocketed After Elon Musk’s Mail
Elon Musk’s email to employees ordering them back into offices for work has had the opposite effect on the rest of the workforce, who are now looking for remote work jobs more than ever. New research by Lemon.ai backs up the employees’ sentiment, claiming that remote job searches are at an all-time high. By Nadya Movchan.
Figures reveal drug driving offences in Merseyside second worst in the UK
According to the new data released by Private Rehab Clinic Delamere, 20% of drug-driving offences were located in the North West. The South-East of England had the second-highest level of drug-driving offences, with a reported 19.43% of UK cases. By Kal Withana.
Visualizing the Length of the Fine Print, for 14 Popular Apps
Taking inspiration from designer Dima Yarovinsky’s project titled I Agree, Visual Capitalist visualizes the length of service agreements, by counting the words and calculating how long it would take users to read each one.
The happiest cities in the world have been revealed
Life expectancy, sunshine, working hours, cost of living and the friendliness of locals are the most important factors that bring us joy – that’s according to a new study by iVisa, anyway. By Charlie Clark.