UK Family

David Cameron Must Continue His Social Mission

David Cowan | Posted 17.02.2012 | UK Politics
David Cowan

The public narrative of the coalition over the past 18 months has been dominated by cuts, inflation, sluggish growth, scandals, rioting, international sovereign debt crises, parliamentary rebellions and more cuts. Is it any wonder that David Cameron has gotten his inner circle in Downing Street to put together a new strategy for the new year?

Is This Britain’s Most Fertile Woman?

The Huffington Post UK | Kyrsty Hazell | Posted 19.12.2011 | UK Lifestyle

A young mum has fallen pregnant for the seventh time in five years, despite trying almost every method of contraception available. Gemma Potter, 2...

Life, Death and the Changing Shape of British Families

Helen Gaskell | Posted 15.02.2012 | UK Lifestyle
Helen Gaskell

The only way to ensure that your wishes are adhered to - whether you're married or not - is by having a will. It might not surprise anyone that I firmly recommend them but the countless difficulties experienced in cases on which I have advised where no will was present, make all too clear how the time spent putting in place a clear plan for your assets, is very well spent providing peace of mind for you and your family.

WATCH: Gays Dads Told They're Going To be Grandpas

Huffington Post UK | Felicity Morse | Posted 19.12.2011 | UK

Watch these gay dads as they are told they they are going to be grandparents for the first time. (Note: The above video contains some profanity). "...

Cameron's £450m Troubleshooting Families Team

Huffington Post UK | Posted 15.12.2011 | UK Politics

More than 120,000 "troubled" families will benefit from a £448m plan aimed at turning their lives around, under government plans announced on Thursda...

Divorcing in a Recession: Money, Money, Money!

Amanda McAlister | Posted 13.02.2012 | UK Lifestyle
Amanda McAlister

Whatever the latest ONS statistics, one thing remains constant. There are thousands of daily pressures on every relationship of which money, or the lack of it, is just one.

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WATCH: Christmas Gift Disappointment

HuffingtonPost.com | Kyrsty Jade Hazell | Posted 14.12.2011 | UK Lifestyle

We’ve all been there. Another pair of grandma’s home knitted socks, PJ’s three sizes too small or a hideous scarf best suited for the dog basket...

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(PHOTOS) Are These The Most Embarrassing Family Photos Ever?

HuffingtonPost.com | Kyrsty Jade Hazell | Posted 14.12.2011 | UK Lifestyle

The festive period is a great time to capture classic photos of your loved ones - and cringe-worthy snaps. The creators behind AwkwardFamilyPhotos...

Brussel Sprouts Are Getting The Chop This Christmas

The Huffington Post UK | Kyrsty Hazell | Posted 13.12.2011 | UK Lifestyle

Love them or hate them, the humble brussel sprout has always been regarded as a Christmas dinner staple. But despite this year's bumper crop, it would...

Mother And Baby Son Killed By Single Stab Wound, Say Police

Huffington Post UK | Lucy Sherriff | Posted 13.12.2011 | UK

A mother and her two young children found dead in their Pudsey home all suffered stab wounds, reportedly inflicted by their father wielding a knife ag...

What Children Really Want This Christmas...

PA | Posted 13.12.2011 | UK Lifestyle

Children prefer a traditional Christmas and would rather spend time with their family than receive presents, according to a new study. Researchers ...

Recession Reality Bites For Divorcing British Couples

Fiona Wood | Posted 07.02.2012 | UK Lifestyle
Fiona Wood

Britain's financial climate is every bit as chilly as the inclement wintry weather at the moment. Politicians, bankers and business titans are struggling hard to maintain confidence in the economy as evidence mounts of a possible return to recession.

Grandparents Are Feeling The Pinch This Christmas

PA | Posted 17.01.2012 | UK Lifestyle

Almost half of grandparents are worried about the cost of Christmas, a survey has found. The research, conducted by grandparents' so...

Why Your Friends And Family Make You Yawn

PA | Posted 08.12.2011 | UK Lifestyle

Birds of a feather yawn together, a new study has found. Researchers discovered that yawns are more contagious between family member...

The Death Of The Family: Why 2.4 Children Set-Ups Are A Thing Of The Past

Huffington Post UK | Dina Rickman | Posted 06.12.2011 | UK Politics

The traditional 2.4 children family is in the minority in Britain, according to research published on Tuesday. The Centre for the Modern Family fou...

Julian, RIP

Pearl Lowe | Posted 04.02.2012 | UK Lifestyle
Pearl Lowe

I have been lucky enough in my life not to lose anyone that I was really close to. Apart from my grandparents, who passed away in old age, I can thankfully say that my immediate family and all of my good friends are still here with me. Death is the one thing that doesn't grow easier with age and I can only hope that I am strong enough to deal with the inevitable when it eventually happens.

Have We Lost the Spirit of Christmas?

BritChick Paris | Posted 04.02.2012 | UK Lifestyle
BritChick Paris

Isn't it time stop being "bah humbug", open our hearts and homes to people we love and enjoy the moment. That moment is all too soon gone - and sometimes the people who are there also.

Don't Forget to Remember Your Mother

Helen Spencer | Posted 31.01.2012 | UK Lifestyle
Helen Spencer

It's both a cliche and a major regret to me, but I most certainly took my mother for granted. Today, my two sons are off school (teachers on strike -...

Mums are Upset About Dads Having 'Baby Blinkers'? It's Not His Fault

Melanie Batley | Posted 01.02.2012 | UK Lifestyle
Melanie Batley

A survey out this week by Netmums found that more than three in four women have less sex after they have children and 43% of those surveyed feel that after giving birth, their other half doesn't see them in a romantic light anymore. Half accused their husbands of 'forgetting' who they were since becoming a mother.

Starting a Family? Start Saving Soon

Leeanne Boulton | Posted 31.01.2012 | UK Lifestyle
Leeanne Boulton

Whilst undoubtedly a bundle of joy, babies also require a bundle of cash. Common purchases before the arrival of a baby include a buggy, car seat and clothes which cost expectant parents an average of £2,700 before their child's first birthday.

Family Foundations - The Gift That Keeps on Giving

Charles Keidan | Posted 28.01.2012 | UK
Charles Keidan

If you're stuck for a Christmas gift this year, you could do worse than consider setting up a family foundation - for once a gift that really does keep on giving.

School? Fun? NOT When I Was a Kid, Miss

Helen Spencer | Posted 21.01.2012 | UK Lifestyle
Helen Spencer

It is 11.11.11. (By the way, did you know that in America they write it 11.11.11 - weird huh?) An event which only comes along about every 700 years o...

What's Keeping British Mums Awake (And It's Not Their Babies)?

PA | Posted 21.11.2011 | UK Lifestyle

Half of mothers lose sleep because they stay awake at night worrying about their career, according to a new study. Recruitment firm Women Like U...

The Next Generation Starts With Little Gems

Helen Dent | Posted 17.01.2012 | UK
Helen Dent

So, as we celebrate the new Impact section on Huffington Post we should celebrate the impact charities like Children In Need and Family Action are having on children and young people. We must also make sure that we campaign for change and improvements so that young people can get the best start in life and they have the opportunity to have a positive impact on all our futures.

Childhood's Simple Pleasures

Helen Spencer | Posted 16.01.2012 | UK
Helen Spencer

Time has wings. The child you kiss goodnight tonight has no clue that she will soon be standing over the bed of her own daughter wondering how she got here. She will recall the days she spent making cakes and memories with you as she plans the same activity with her little ones.