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Aer Lingus maintains vital London connections with 2013/14 Winter Schedule

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:58:56 GMT

Aer Lingus has announced its Winter 2013/14 schedule from George Best Belfast City Airport, which continues to offer the two key routes for business, leisure and transfer traffic, in and out of London Heathrow and London Gatwick.

There will be three return flights daily to each airport with 84 weekly departures and arrivals, amounting to over 12,000 seats each week.

Commercial Manager for Aer Lingus in Northern Ireland, Valerie Abbott said: "I am delighted to announce the winter 2013/14 schedule and to reassure Northern Ireland's travelling public that the vital London connections are secure with Aer Lingus.

"In Belfast, our base at George Best City Airport goes from strength to strength. Our summer sun destinations to Faro, Malaga, and Palma have proven particularly popular with our Northern Irish customers. Our passenger numbers on these flights continue to grow and overall they are telling us that we are exceeding their expectations.

"We are confident that our high level of customer service and low fares will yet again prove popular on our London routes this winter."

Winter schedule flights from Ireland to London Heathrow and Gatwick are now available for sale. For more information on fares and schedules please visit aerlingus.com.

About Aer Lingus:
Aer Lingus was founded by the Irish Government in April 1936 to provide air services to/from Ireland. The first flight, from Dublin to Bristol, took place on May 27th 1936.

Aer Lingus' low-cost, low fares model is centered on maintaining low unit cost, offering one way fares, maintaining effective fleet utilisation and developing the Aer Lingus brand. Consistent with this low-cost model, Aer Lingus' primary distribution channel is its website aerlingus.com where customers can find a number of cheap flight deals, as well as take advantage of the Aer Lingus check in app, purchase travel vouchers and find other cheap flight tickets.

Aer Lingus provides a cargo transportation service on some of its scheduled passenger routes, including cheap flights to the USA and Europe. Aer Lingus provides mail transportation services between Ireland and the United Kingdom.

Radisson Blu hotel obtains Arkiparc Real Estate Award 2013

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:33:56 GMT

Radisson Blu Hotel Istanbul Asia, the new property of the Radisson Blu brand on the Asian side of Istanbul, has received the ArkiPARC 2013 Award in the hotel category.

Arkitera Architecture Center is an independent architecture organization which aims to bring Turkish architectural quality up to the level of modern countries. All the center's events are planned to meet the needs of the Turkish architecture environment.

General Manager of the hotel, Claude Bulté, said he is thrilled the hotel has received the award in recognition of its beautiful architecture which has been designed to suite the guest needs.

Radisson Blu's hotel in Istanbul was nominated in the hotel category and the award was accepted by District Director Sonja Divè-Dahl of the Rezidor Hotel Group and Mehmet Okay of the owning company, Ant Yapi.

Radisson Blu Hotel Istanbul Asia was built by Ant Yap? in 2012 after securing 50 million USD investment capital. It is situated in the Atasehir district, on the Asian side of Istanbul. The conception of the hotel's interior was undertaken by the renowned designer, Sinan Kafadar of Metex Design, who generated a rich interior architecture through suggestive illumination and the combination of rich materials and textures, resulting in each space having its own identity. Chic and contemporary, the Radisson Blu Hotel Istanbul Asia's 16 floors offer stylish Istabul accommodation, with 195 well-appointed guest rooms and suites which feature a mix of designer furnishings with richly exotic Istanbul accents and every conceivable modern convenience.

About Radisson Blu Hotels & Resorts:
Radisson Blu Hotels & Resorts, part of The Rezidor Hotel Group, offers first class service, providing guests with a contemporary, upscale hospitality experience. Radisson Blu has received numerous awards for Best Hotel Chain and is renowned for its "Yes I Can!" spirit of service and the "100% Guest Satisfaction Guarantee". September 2005 saw the roll out of a free broadband service across the portfolio - the first international hotel chain to offer this service. Radisson Blu currently includes more than 225 hotels either in operation or under development, with 52.800 rooms in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. For more information, visit www.radissonblu.com

Standard Life reveals UK workers are unaware of changing tax thresholds

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:44:56 GMT

Research from Standard Life has found that the majority of UK full time workers don't know what the higher rate income tax threshold is. When asked to pinpoint from a list of four options what they thought the level was for the new tax year 2013/14, the majority (56%) got it wrong and an additional 13% said they didn’t know.

Fewer than one in three people (31%) know the higher rate tax threshold is going to be £41,450* for 2013 while almost two in five (37%) thought the threshold was higher than it actually is.

Julie Russell, Head of Customer Relationships at Standard Life said of the results: "Our research suggests people aren't paying close attention to tax thresholds, which means they could easily move into the higher rate tax bracket without realising. With efficient tax planning it's possible to avoid this, so knowing the threshold is important.

"Paying into a personal or employer's pension scheme is the simplest way to minimise your income tax burden and it has the added bonus of bumping up your retirement savings and reaping the tax benefits of investing in a pension scheme at the same time."

It is estimated that 4.2 million people** currently pay higher rate tax. From 6 of April 2013 the tax threshold is dropping from £42,476 to £41,450 and so even more people will start paying 40% tax on their income above the threshold unless they take action and make the most of opportunities available to them such as tax efficient savings.

Notes to Editors:
All research figures, unless otherwise stated, are from YouGov Plc. Total sample size was 2059 adults of which 1073 work full-time. Fieldwork was undertaken from 25 - 28 January 2013. The survey was carried out online. The figures have been weighted and are representative of all UK adults (aged 18+).

*Source of all tax figures is HMRC http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/budget-updates/march2012/autumn-statement-dec2012.htm#1

**Source of number of higher rate tax payers is Institute of Fiscal Studies: http://www.ifs.org.uk/bns/bn09.pdf

About Standard Life:
Established in 1825, Standard Life is a leading long term savings and investment company, with around six million customers worldwide. By understanding and offering innovative products to meet its customers’ needs, Standard Life helps people with their financial planning, so they can feel more confident about the future.

Standard Life offers a range of individual and group pensions, SIPPs, ISAs, annuities, life assurance, offshore bonds, investment management, wealth management, tax planning and estate management services.

Standard Life is headquartered in Edinburgh and employs around 8,500 people across the UK, Canada, Ireland, Germany, Austria, India, USA, Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong mainland China. At the end of December 2013 the group had total assets under administration of over £218bn.

Standard Life plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and has approximately 1.5 million individual shareholders in over 50 countries around the world.

Standard Life plc is also listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (DJSI World) in recognition of its performance as one of the world’s leading sustainability-driven listed companies.

You can follow Standard Life press office (@sl_press) on www.twitter.com/sl_press

Standard Life reveals number one financial regret

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:02:44 GMT

Research from Standard Life has found the biggest financial regrets shared by UK adults.

When asked what one thing, if anything, Britons wish they had started doing earlier to be financially efficient with their money, saving for retirement came top of the list. Nearly one in seven (15%) UK adults said they wish they’d started saving for their retirement when they were younger.

And if you ask those aged 55 plus, today’s baby boomers, then an even higher number - one in five – say this is their biggest regret. This figure rises further among adults who are saving into a personal pension rather than being part of a workplace scheme, with a quarter (25%) wishing they’d started saving earlier, compared to just 13% of those saving into a workplace pension.

The tope five financial regrets from respondents were:
- wishing they had saved for retirement earlier (15%)
- wishing they had avoided running up debt on credit cards or store cards (14%)
- wishing they had set and stuck to a budget (10%)
- wishing they had spent less on nights out and saved more in general (9%)
- wishing they had sold things I no longer needed (5%)

Standard Life's Julie Russell said: "As they say, hindsight is a wonderful thing, but I think we can all learn from those who are older and wiser. If 20% of baby boomers who are retiring or are already retired say they wish they'd started saving for their retirement earlier, then we would be foolish not to listen to their advice. The earlier we start saving, the bigger the impact on our future finances.

"Someone who starts saving £100 a month at age 25 could receive an income of £3,570pa by the time they are 65. Using the same assumptions, someone saving the same amount from age 40 would only have a pension income of £2,000pa by the same age*.

"For those who feel they've already left it too late, the important thing is not to panic and save what they can now. And those who are not already saving through a workplace scheme or about to be automatically enrolled into one should find out more about personal pensions if they don't want to end up with the same regret as many other personal pension savers. These days most personal pensions are really flexible, so you can increase, decrease or stop and start contributions to suit changes in the future."

Interested parties can find out more about being financially efficient, and investments like a pension or a tax efficient stocks and shares ISA, at www.yourfuturemoney.co.uk.

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Notes to Editors
All figures, unless otherwise stated, are from YouGov Plc. Total sample size was 2059 adults. Fieldwork was undertaken between 25 - 28 January 2013. The survey was carried out online. The figures have been weighted and are representative of all UK adults (aged 18+).

*All pension figures are sourced from Standard Life and are based on an individual retiring at 65, making monthly pension contributions, assuming a growth rate of 5%pa, inflation of 2.5%pa, an annual increase in contributions of 3% and an annual management charge of 1%. The income produced is based on an annuity that does not increase, paid monthly from age 65, and this will continue to be paid for the first five years even if the individual dies.

About Standard Life:
Established in 1825, Standard Life is a leading long term savings and investment company, with around six million customers internationally. By understanding its customers and offering innovative products to meet their needs, Standard Life helps people with their financial planning, so they can feel more confident about the future.

Admiral announces new insurance discount offered for electric cars

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:45:38 GMT

With no vehicle tax to be paid and a subsidy from the Government when you buy one, electric cars have never been so appealing. Now one car insurance specialist is adding to the benefits of owning an electric car by offering a discount when insuring them.

Admiral is offering a discount of up to 10% for electric cars such as the Nissan Leaf and Peugeot iOn. The discount is available now and applies to new and used electric cars as a new customer.

Admiral managing director, Sue Longthorn, commented: "Electric cars are becoming more popular, with new models being launched all the time. The Government is boosting the growth in their popularity with grants towards purchasing electric cars and covering part of the cost of installing charging points for electric vehicles in garages and driveways, so we wanted to help encourage people to drive them by offering this discount."

The discount will be automatically applied and included in the price the customer receives either directly from Admiral or on a price comparison site.

About Admiral
Admiral, (a trading name of EUI Ltd) launched in 1993, and is part of Admiral Group plc. It was set up to target those motorists who traditionally pay higher than average premiums, including those under-35, living in cities or driving hot hatches. It now offers its unique Admiral MultiCar policy for households with two or more cars.

Admiral writes its car insurance business to a consortium of insurers, these being:
- Admiral Insurance Company Ltd
- Admiral Insurance (Gibraltar) Limited
- Great Lakes Reinsurance (UK) plc

The Admiral Group employs almost 5,000 people in the UK.

Admiral Group was named the best large place to work in the UK by the Great Place to Work Institute in 2012.

Follow Admiral Group on twitter: www.twitter.com/AdmiralGroup

Molton Brown announces Ugo Monye as ambassador for new Sport collection

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:32:03 GMT

England international rugby player Ugo Monye is baring all today (16 May) to become the face (and body) of Molton Brown's new Sport grooming collection for men.

The Harlequins player stars in a head-turning photo shoot to celebrate the new collection which will appear in Molton Brown stores and online from mid-May, marking the first time London's bath, body and beauty connoisseurs have appointed a body for the brand.

Speaking about the launch, Monye said: "I love Molton Brown's new Sport Collection, it's a genuinely sports-focused range that smells great too. I carry the 4-in-1 Sportswash with me everywhere – whether I'm at training, in the gym or at home I can rely on it to do the job.

"The Body-Warming Sportsbalm is the perfect way to gear up for a match and the Anti-perspirant Sportstick keeps me dry all day when I'm out and about. I've always been a big fan of Molton Brown and I can't wait to be the face (and body) of the new collection."

Inspired by Vietnam's cassia fields but blended in London, the Sport range consists of a 4-in-1 Sportswash, Body-warming Sportbalm and Anti-perspirant Sportstick. The fragrance blend of cassia bark, nutmeg and lime runs across the range, helping to refresh and deodorise bodies put through their paces.

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Notes for Editors:
The new range is now available and costs:
4-in-1 Sportswash (200ml) - £16
Anti-perspirant Sportstick (75g) - £16
Body-warming Sportbalm (200ml) - £18

About Molton Brown
Molton Brown's collection of unisex perfumes, bath and shower gels, candles and hand care products have claimed iconic status with their bright colours and bold scents. Expertly blended by award-winning perfumers and skincare experts, each product works hard to make skin look healthier and smell wonderful. Molton Brown products have been made in London, England since the company began in 1973, blending rare, exotic ingredients from around the world with skill and years of experience.

Molton Brown is the proud winner of 2012's Best British Brand Award at the CEW Beauty Awards. Introduced six years ago, the awards celebrate originality and creativity in the beauty industry. As a true British brand boasting a 40 year heritage, Molton Brown has always been at the forefront of innovation in bath luxuries, skincare and fine fragrance for both men and women, and is delighted to have been awarded in such a prestigious category.

Announced in February 2013 - Molton Brown has been awarded the Leaping Bunny stamp of approval by Cruelty Free International, certifying all of the brand's products to be free from animal tests under the international Humane Standards. This rigorous standard stipulates that no animal testing is conducted or commissioned for finished cosmetic products or ingredients by the company, its laboratories or its suppliers.

Kuoni to host BBC star Simon Reeve in conversation on 'Australia'

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:47:42 GMT

BBC TV travel presenter Simon Reeve is to make a series of exclusive appearances as a guest of Kuoni from 21 May to 20 June 2013 at locations around the UK.

Reeve, who has made BBC travel documentaries on the Equator, Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn and Indian Ocean, will be talking about his latest series 'Australia', a 3 x 1hr BBC2 TV adventure series which starts on 19 May 2013. Kuoni is inviting guests to hear the inside story on Simon's adventures, put their own questions to him and share their travel tales over a glass of Champagne and some canapés.

Reeve's newest outing blends a travelogue with current affairs, history, culture, wildlife, conservation, and offers unique insights into life in Australia. The first leg of his journey takes him from the 'red centre' of the country south to the wine region, then west to Perth. On the second he travels across the remote and wild north to the Great Barrier Reef. The third and final episode will follow him down the east coast to the magnificent cities of Sydney and Melbourne.

On his journey Reeve encounters an array of extraordinary and engaging characters. He goes 'bush' with an elite group of Australian army trackers, meets the pumped and tattooed members of a motorcycle gang accused of involvement in organised crime, as well as bikini-wearing meter maids, a former British binman now making a fortune as a truck-driving instructor and Australia's first Muslim ladies Aussie Rules Football team.

Helen Roberts, Kuoni's National Retail Sales Manager said: "We are delighted to have Simon tour with us again following the success of our last set of events around the UK in 2012 where he talked about his Indian Ocean series.

"The Australia events will be just as exciting and really get us in the mood for travelling to this epic destination. Our Kuoni Personal Travel Experts are eager to help craft the perfect holiday 'down under' for anyone wishing to travel there after being inspired by Simon!"

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Editor's notes:
The evening events are:
Tuesday 21 May at The Prior's Hall, Winchester Cathedral, Winchester, SL23 9LS
Thursday 23 May at the Kuoni store, Meadowhall Centre, Sheffield, S9 1EL
Tuesday 11 June at Australia House, Strand, London, WC2B 4LA
Thursday 13 June at Kuoni John Lewis, The Hayes, Cardiff, CF10 1EG
Tuesday 18 June at Market House, Market Place, Kinston upon Thames, KT1 1JS
Thursday 20 June at the Kuoni store, 50 The Promenade, Cheltenham, GL50 1LY

To get complimentary tickets (there is limited availability) to the listed events contact Kuoni's 'Simon Reeve Hotline' on tel: 01306 744 010 (between 9am-5pm Monday to Friday) or email simonreeveevent@kuoni.co.uk with your name, telephone and address details.

Simon Reeve is available for interviews timed for series transmission. Background information inc. biography can be found at www.simonreeve.co.uk. For more general info please contact his agent: amychapmanpr@gmail.com

About Kuoni:
Kuoni was established in 1906 in Switzerland by Alfred Kuoni, a visionary adventurer and explorer of his time who opened some of Europe’s first travel agencies. Today Kuoni has branch operations in over 40 countries. For 106 years Kuoni has been creating exotic travel experiences allowing customers to embark on adventurous trips to Thailand, discover the opulence of Dubai, explore the mystical charm of Sri Lanka, sample paradise in Mauritius and relax on the white sands of the Maldives. Kuoni is ABTA and ATOL protected, giving customers financial protection and ensuring they won't be stranded abroad.

Kuoni specialise in long-haul holiday, believing one size does not fit all and focussing on individualising holidays to their customers’ specific needs. They have recently opened 22 stylish shops across the UK where staff can work with customers to find the right holiday in a relaxed setting. Kuoni have also recently opened four shops within John Lewis department stores in Oxford Street, London; Southampton; Reading and Cardiff.

About Simon Reeve:
Simon Reeve is an adventurer and bestselling author who has previously travelled around the Indian Ocean, Equator, Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn for the BBC. His last journey around the Indian Ocean (2012) was shown on BBC2 and by broadcasters in dozens of countries. The mix of travel and issues in Simon's programmes has earned him awards and praise with The Times reporting that "Reeve is in a class of his own". Simon is married to Anya, a camerawoman, and they have one son, Jake.

Safelite AutoGlass Promotes Justin Parker to Phoenix Market Manager

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:15:00 GMT

Safelite AutoGlass, the nation's largest provider of vehicle glass repair and replacement services, has promoted Justin Parker to market manager for Phoenix, Arizona.

Parker began his Safelite career out of high school with a position in the warehouse. He quickly moved up to a technician position, which he held for 12 years before becoming a store manager and then technician manager in Tucson. In that role, Parker helped build the market during tough economic times and led his team to achieve extraordinary results. Under his leadership, Tucson's Net Promoter Score improved from 85 to 90.4 per cent.

"Justin has shown the drive for results and excitement for Safelite that it will take to be successful in a large market like Phoenix," said Dan Spriet, Safelite's general manager for Phoenix. "In addition, Justin has a track record of working with his team achieve results. His story is a terrific example of career growth within the company."

About Safelite AutoGlass:
Safelite AutoGlass, founded in 1947, is the nation's leading provider of auto glass repair and replacement services, providing mobile service to more than 95 per cent of the U.S. population in all 50 states. The Columbus, Ohio-based company employs nearly 10,000 people across the United States and serves more than 4.1 million customers annually.

Radisson Blu Glasgow management duo scoop top honours at The Scottish Hotel Awards

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:32:50 GMT

The management team at the Radisson Blu Hotel Glasgow is celebrating the recognition of two team members at the recent Scottish Hotel Awards.

The efforts of General Manager David Allan and Director of Sales Frances Hope were acknowledged at the flagship award ceremony for the Scottish Hospitality industry which took place at the end of April.

Glasgow born Allan was among only four awarded the highly regarded General Manager Laurel for Excellence in recognition of his work at the hotel in Glasgow after judges conducted a rigorous assessment of standards at the Radisson Blu.

Throughout the judging process, the hotel in Glasgow city centre was visited three times by different judges to ensure strict requirements were met. During the visits, the judges aimed to experience the hotel from a guest's perspective as much as possible.

Meanwhile, Hope's long career in the hospitality industry was recognised as she received the Dame of Hospitality award. Hope has been spent a total of 25 years in the hotel business, including 11 years at the 5 star hotel in Glasgow, and this service was reflected in her award.

"It's an honour to even be up for a Scottish Hotel Award but to win is special. We have a great team at the hotel and any award for me is a reflection of their hard work. Frances has given so much to the hotel and the industry so this is a fitting way for her efforts to be recognised" said Allan, the General Manager of Radisson Blu's Glasgow accommodation.

In total, over 50 awards were presented at the prestigious Glasgow ceremony, attended by around 500 guests from the industry. 2013 marked the 10th anniversary of the awards – known to many as the "Scottish Hotel Oscars."

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About Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow:
Radisson Blu Hotel Glasgow is part of the Rezidor Hotel Group. The Radisson Blu brand operates in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and is Europe's largest upper upscale brand, offering first class service and providing guests with a contemporary hospitality experience. Radisson Blu has received numerous awards as Best Hotel Chain and is renowned for its "Yes I Can!" spirit of service and the "100% Guest Satisfaction Guarantee".

September 2005 saw the roll out of free high speed internet access across the portfolio - the first international hotel chain to offer this service. Radisson Blu currently includes more than 265 hotels in operation or under development in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. For more information, visit www.radissonblu.com.

F.A cup finalists step out in Hotter shoes

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:55:43 GMT

FA Cup finalists Wigan Athletic FC will have a spring in their step on the road to Wembley as they step out in Hotter shoes.

Each player will be wearing smart Hotter Town shoes as they check out the pitch before the historic match for the Lancashire team. The club contacted the UK's biggest shoe maker, whose factory is near to the DW stadium, for help to find the perfect shoes to complete their pre-match suits; with Manager Roberto Martinez testing out several pairs before making his final selection.

"The Wigan Athletic story has captured everyone's imagination and we’re really happy to have the support of a prestigious footwear company like Hotter,” said Mr Martinez. "I was surprised and delighted at how light the shoes were and they were comfortable as soon as I put them on - let's hope they can bring us luck on the day."

Having being told that Mr Martinez’s favourite shoe colour is brown, and having an aptly named shoe in the collection, Hotter also sent each player an additional pair of 'Defender' shoes to wish them good luck for the game.

"We've been working hard to develop our men's range of footwear and it is fantastic to hear the comments of such a respected football manager who, it turns out, is also a shoe fan," said Hotter Managing Director Peter Taylor. "We've always said that our men’s collection offers shoes for every occasion, it never occurred to us that the occasion could be the FA Cup Final."

Having invested millions of pounds to create one of the most advanced shoe making facilities in the world, Hotter is creating the next generation of comfort footwear in its Lancashire factory. It makes a pair every 20 seconds, designing and engineering shoes which include a raft of comfort concept features including lightweight, flexible soles; breathable, quality leathers, padded collars and underfoot cushioning. Hotter's men's shoes have a generous fit and come in sizes 6 to 12 with some half fittings. They can be purchased by direct mail, www.hotter.com and through 50 Hotter stores nationwide.

About Hotter Shoes:
The Hotter Comfort Concept brand was founded in the early 1990s by Stewart Houlgrave whose parents set up Beaconsfield Footwear as a slipper manufacturer in 1959. With a mission to make shoes as comfortable as slippers Stewart created a collection of stylish shoes with hidden comfort features including super soft and breathable leathers, lightweight and flexible soles, cushioning underfoot and wiggle room for toes.

Hotter shoes are sold direct to customers via an onsite customer service centre and www.hotter.com. Since 2009, its 50th year, the company has revamped its website, aired 6 TV campaigns and launched in the US. With its exceptional product quality and outstanding customer service, Hotter embarked on an ambitious store opening programme in 2010, opening a total of 46 stores open across the UK by the end of 2012. Staying true to its British heritage,

Hotter now manufactures 1.5 million pairs of shoes made in England - making it the UK's biggest shoe maker.

Further insights into the company can be found on Hotter's online Comfort Club.

Research from elephant.co.uk reveals levels of child car sickness

Fri, 03 May 2013 14:07:04 GMT

New research from elephant.co.uk has found nearly two thirds of parents have a child who suffers from car sickness,* and parents with car sick kids who are planning a long journey should be prepared to hear the words "I feel sick" after just 22 minutes.

The car insurance specialists surveyed 2,000 parents whose children suffer from car sickness, discovering over half (54%) say illness is most commonly caused by simply being in a moving car. Nearly one in three (30%) say reading in the car triggers car sickness and a quarter (26%) say being in a hot car is the main cause.

The research found that over half (54%) of parents say car sickness is most commonly caused by simply being in a moving car. Nearly one in three (30%) say reading in the car triggers car sickness and a quarter (26%) say being in a hot car is the main cause.

On average children manage to get 22 minutes into a car journey before the symptoms start, but most parents (66%) make sure they're prepared by packing plastic bags just in case. However, having a car sick child impacts on some families so much that two fifths (41%) avoid long journeys altogether.

Brian Martin, elephant.co.uk managing director, commented: "Car journeys with children can be challenging at the best of times, but when you add in the complication of car sickness, they can become even more stressful for parents and children alike.

"Parents react in differing ways to their child's sickness according to our study. The majority are sympathetic when their child feels unwell, but 17% get impatient as it happens so often and one in ten argue with their children, which surely can't make them feel any better."

Parents were also asked what they did to deal with car sickness in their children. Opening the windows and getting air circulating around the car was found to be the best way to alleviate the symptoms, with nearly three fifths (58%) saying it works. Almost a third (32%) of those polled said travel sickness medicine works, followed by getting their child to sit in the front (29%).

However getting them to wear an acupressure wristband (9%), getting them to sit in the middle seat (7%) and the old wives' tale of sitting on brown paper (2%) were found to be the least likely to work according to the parents quizzed.

It also appears the queasy feeling when travelling runs in the family as 57% of parents with car sick kids suffered themselves as a child. And it looks like bad news for their children, as three quarters who suffered as a child still experience symptoms as an adult.

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Notes for Editors:
*Out of 4,077 parents surveyed by OnePoll for elephant.co.uk, 61.49% have at least one child that suffers from car sickness. OnePoll then surveyed 2,000 of these parents whose children suffer from car sickness for the main survey, for elephant.co.uk.

About elephant.co.uk:
elephant.co.uk was launched in August 2000. elephant.co.uk is a trading name of EUI Limited and is part of the Admiral Group plc. which also includes Admiral Car Insurance.

elephant.co.uk specialises in providing car insurance online. elephant.co.uk targets 17-35 year-olds living in cities, who traditionally pay higher premiums for car insurance.

elephant.co.uk writes its motor insurance business to a consortium of insurers, these being:
a. Admiral Insurance Company Ltd
b. Admiral Insurance (Gibraltar) Limited
c. Great Lakes Reinsurance (UK) plc

The Admiral Group employs over 4,900 people in the UK and has over 3 million customers and was named the best large place to work in the UK by the Great Place to Work Institute in 2012. Follow Admiral Group on twitter: www.twitter.com/AdmiralGroup.

Molton Brown enters partnership with luxury US hotel, Fontainebleau

Wed, 01 May 2013 11:17:43 GMT

Fontainebleau Miami Beach hotel has announced it will now be stocking luxury hotel amenities by London brand Molton Brown in all 1,504 guest rooms and suites.

First opened in 1954, Fontainebleau soon became a favourite with celebrities. The likes of Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley and Judy Garland have all visited the resort and following a $1 billion expansion and renovation in 2008, the hotel has maintained its position as one of the most iconic and luxurious hotels in the world.

The hotel has now entered into a partnership with the English bath and beauty product maker, engaging Molton Brown hotel services to outfit its rooms with a range of high-end bathing and beauty products. Every room and suite at Fontainebleau will carry items from Molton Brown's Essentials I Collection.

Vice President of Global Hotel Sales at Molton Brown, Rory Bevins, said: "We feel really honoured to be the exclusive bath amenity brand for Fontainebleau's rooms and suites. Not only is this hotel synonymous with Miami's glamorous, fun-loving character, but it is also one of the most awe-inspiring hotels we now work with, both in terms of scale, service levels and premier dining and entertainment venues. We hope this partnership will also allow guests to discover more about Molton Brown, from the precious ingredients we use to our heritage of blending products in London since 1973."

The Essentials I Collection from Molton Brown includes an award-winning selection of bath and shower gels, body lotions, shampoos, conditioners and hotel accessories, and aims to give the ultimate in-room pampering experience. Every product is blended in London with up to 42 natural ingredients from across the world.

Phil Goldfarb, President and Chief Operating Officer at Fontainebleau Miami Beach, spoke of why the hotel has selected Molton Brown's hotel amenities: "Molton Brown is a famed luxury brand that is a perfect pairing with the iconic Fontainebleau Miami Beach. When guests come to Fontainebleau, they expect the very finest in all the hotel offers. Partnering with Molton Brown as our exclusive provider of bath and body products for guest rooms and retail outlets is yet another example of how Fontainebleau is continuously raising the bar on the luxury experience we provide our guests."

Guests will also be offered the chance to take away a memento of their stay as Molton Brown products are now stocked at the on-site Morris & Co. apothecary shop at the Florida hotel. Molton Brown can also be found in every room at Fontainebleau's sister property, the Turnberry Isle golf resort in Miami.

About Molton Brown:
Molton Brown has built up a reputation for being London's bath, body and beauty connoisseurs. Their perfumes, shower gels, body lotions, candles and hand care products blend exotic ingredients with a touch of London eccentricity for bold fragrances and bright colours that stand out on the shelf. You'll now find Molton Brown in 5 star hotels, stylish homes and high-end department stores across the world and yet each product is still blended in London, the brand's home since 1973. To find out more about Molton Brown, visit: www.moltonbrown.com.

About Fontainebleau:
The original Chateau Tower at Fontainebleau was designed by the forefather of 'Miami Modern' architecture, Morris Lapidus. Today the majestic sweep of the building remains, but the hotel now includes 1,504 guest rooms and suites, two new luxury all-suite towers, 12 restaurants and lounges (including London's inimitable Hakkasan restaurant) and a 40,000-square-foot Lapis Spa. For general information about Fontainebleau Miami Beach, visit: www.fontainebleau.com.

BootsWebMD.com research reveals popularity of online symptom research

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:07:13 GMT

New research commissioned by BootsWebMD.com has revealed over a third (39%) of Brits go online to find information on their symptoms before going to a healthcare professional.

The survey of 2,000 people across the UK showed that in total, 69% of Brits went online in the last 12 months to search for information on medical symptoms. Together they spent a total of 231 million hours* researching information about medical conditions.

Embarrassing symptoms were the most common health topics searched for, and it was revealed. The research showed women (47%) are more likely to go online than men (38%) to look for information around these kinds of symptoms.

Amongst the most common reasons given by people for going online for medical information was that the process is ‘fast, easy and convenient’ (47%), while nearly a third of those polled (31%) said that internet research was less embarrassing than talking to other people (31%). Almost a quarter (24%) said that they felt more confident visiting their healthcare professional after searching for information online on symptoms

BootsWebMD.com has pointed to the research to highlight the importance of having access to credible information on symptoms. Nearly half (47%) of Brits said they are more likely to visit a health information website to look up symptoms if the content has been medically reviewed.

GP and BootsWebMD.com contributor Dr Rob Hicks said of the practice: "Online health information sites may offer great benefits to people and help them to feel empowered to have productive conversations about their symptoms with their healthcare professional. It is important that people can readily access reliable and credible sites such as BootsWebMD.com which provide medically reviewed content."

Once people have searched for their symptoms online a fifth (20%) said they were able to ask their healthcare professional more informed questions, while over a third (38%) made an appointment to visit a healthcare professional within a week.

The survey revealed that people in the UK are also looking for information on symptoms for their loved ones, with 37% searching for their children, 31% for their partner and 26% searching for their parents. Women are twice as likely (20%) to search for health symptoms online for their children (under 18 years old) compared to men (11%).

Notes to Editors:
*The number of people in the UK is 63,200,000 (based on Office for National Statistics figures) and 80% go online to search for information on symptoms = 50,560,000 (based on the BootsWebMD.com survey). Of these, 69% have looked online for information on a symptom in the last year which equals 34,886,400 (based on the BootsWebMD.com survey). The average time each person spends per year searching for symptoms online is 6 hours and 38 minutes, so a total of 231 million hours a year are spent on the activity.

The consumer research was commissioned by BootsWebMD.com and conducted by OnePoll between 22.03.2013 and 25.03.13 among 2000 UK adults (58% women and 42% men) who have looked online for information about health symptoms.

BootsWebMD.com does not provide medical advice. It is intended for general information purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment and should not be relied on to make decisions about health conditions. Never ignore professional medical advice in seeking treatment because of something you have read on the Boots WebMD Site. If you have an urgent medical problem please calls your doctor or NHS direct immediately, or in the case of emergencies dials 999.

About BootsWebMD.com:
BootsWebMD.com is a collaboration between Boots, one of the UK's most trusted pharmacy-led health and beauty retailers, and WebMD, one of the world's leading online health information sites. A team of UK-based health journalists and physicians ensures that all content is relevant and medically accurate. In addition to original content, BootsWebMD.com has partnered with leading content providers such as the British Medical Journal (BMJ Best Treatments) and the National Health Service from NHS Choices. Other site highlights include the WebMD Symptom Checker*, the Medicines and treatment centre, and slideshows and videos.

Admiral reveals drivers' attitudes towards passengers

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:09:47 GMT

New research from Admiral has revealed Britain's motorists are being driven to distraction by their passengers with almost four out of ten (39%) drivers admitting they find other people in their car diverts their attention from the road.

For many motorists having a passenger has also proved to be a real problem. The survey of 2,000 motorists by Admiral showed as many as one in six (17%) drivers have crashed or had a near miss due to the actions of a passenger.

According to those polled, the top two most distracting types of passenger activity are backseat driving and children making noise (both 37%), however many drivers (30%) also find general chatter with passengers off-putting when they're driving.

For some unlucky drivers, opinionated adults and noisy kids aren't the only types of irritating passenger. Some of more unusual reasons why passengers had caused them to crash include:

1. A wasp entered the car, my girlfriend flipped out and caused a big scene and I crashed into the kerb

2. I got drowsy because my passenger insisted on having the heater turned up full

3. My ex-wife slapped me in the face whilst I was driving at speed on the M5

4. My mate poked me in the eye whilst I was driving on a roundabout. I could not see a thing and had
to stop

5. Passenger pulled up the handbrake

Admiral's managing director, Sue Longthorn said: "Whilst these are extreme examples of accidents caused by passengers they do highlight how easy it is to be sidetracked by the people in your vehicle, whether they're noisy children or adults who think they know how you should be driving.

"Motorists are carrying passengers in three out of ten of the accidents reported to us and the most common type of accident for a motorist with passengers is where another vehicle has hit our customer's open door. I'm sure many of us have been guilty at some point of not always paying attention when exiting our car and it seems this type of accident probably has something to do with talking to passengers instead of checking for traffic."

Admiral, the car insurance specialists has further revealed that according to their research almost four out of ten (38%) motorists alter the way they drive when carrying passengers – but not always for the better. While almost three out of ten (29%) said they drive more slowly and carefully with passengers, almost one in ten (9%) admitted it made them drive faster and less carefully.

Four out of ten (40%) motorists said they prefer driving without any passengers and almost a quarter (23%) said they are more nervous driving with passengers than on their own.

There's a marked difference between the sexes too and driving with other people is certainly more of a concern for women than it is for men. More women than men prefer driving without passengers and twice as many women as men admit to being nervous with passengers in the car with them.

Despite more women admitting to finding passengers distracting, the research from Admiral showed almost twice as many male motorists than female motorists admit to having a crash which was caused by a passenger distracting them.

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About Admiral:
Admiral, (a trading name of EUI Ltd) launched in 1993, is part of Admiral Group plc. It was set up to target those motorists who traditionally pay higher than average premiums, including under-35s, those living in cities or driving hot hatches. It now offers its unique Admiral MultiCar policy for households with two or more cars.

Admiral writes its motor insurance business to a consortium of insurers, these being:
- Admiral Insurance Company Ltd
- Admiral Insurance (Gibraltar) Limited
- Great Lakes Reinsurance (UK) plc

Radisson Blu Hotel, Tallinn participates in 'Earth Hour' movement

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:55:23 GMT

Radisson Blu Hotel, Tallinn joined the worldwide Earth Hour movement on 23 March, switching off all the hotel's lights and illumination for one hour at 8.30pm, and serving all customers and diners at the hotel by candlelight.

By undertaking the action, the hotel in Tallinn joined the efforts of many other organizations around the world to draw attention to the worldwide issue of global warming.

Earth Hour started in 2007 in Sydney, Australia when 2.2 million homes and 2,000 businesses turned their lights off for one hour to take their stand against climate change. Only a year later and Earth Hour had become a global sustainability movement with more than 50 million people across 35 countries participating. This year was the 5th time that Radisson Blu Hotel, Tallinn has taken part in the event.

Global landmarks such as the, Sydney Harbour Bridge, The CN Tower in Toronto, The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, and Rome's Colosseum, all stood in darkness through the hour, each aiming to be a symbol of hope for an important cause.

For Earth Hour 2013 the organisers aimed to get people to go beyond the hour and think about what else they can do to make a difference and the Radisson Blu Hotel Tallinn took up the call. The Tallinn accommodation is now encouraging others to do their bit by turning off their lights.

During the hour when the lights were switched off, the Radisson Blu Hotel, Tallinn calculated it had saved around 40 kWh. The hotel in central Tallinn has signalled that it is keen to carry on with the project next year.

About Radisson Blu Hotel, Tallinn:
Radisson Blu Hotel, Tallinn has 280 well-appointed guest rooms and the most flexible and largest conference facilities in Tallinn. In addition the hotel has restaurant Seasons, that can seat up to 160 people, a grill restaurant Madissoni Grill & Bar and a roof top bar Lounge24 with a stunning view to the city and sea.

Radisson Blu Hotels are part of The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies in the world. The group features a portfolio of more than 415 hotels in operation and under development with 90,000 rooms in over 60 countries. One of the priorities in its operation is Responsible Business program that includes responsibility for the safety and health of guests and employees, social and ecological responsibilities.

About Earth Hour:
Earth Hour is a global environmental initiative of WWF. Individuals, businesses, governments and communities are invited to join the global community for the world's largest the world's largest voluntary action for the environment that has become the iconic symbol of people's commitment to protect the planet. This year saw a celebration of environmental outcomes generated by its participants around the world. In 2013, Earth Hour's 'I Will If You Will' concept invited individuals and organisations to challenge others to an ongoing environmental commitment beyond the hour. Earth Hour began in one city in 2007 and by 2012 involved hundreds of millions of people in 152 countries across every continent, receiving reports as 'the world's largest campaign for the planet'.

Europcar launches new website for UK drivers

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:22:42 GMT

Europcar has announced the launch of a new UK website as part of its 'Moving Your Way' brand repositioning.

Europcar has evolved its services, processes and communications to focus on its customers' mobility needs. The new campaign aims to convey this total commitment to the customer and to shaping a better future for customers' mobility. A major part of the campaign has been the introduction of the hire company's newly designed website which went live on 16 April.

The website has been designed to reflect the values of the 'Moving Your Way' campaign by offering a user friendly experience that allows customers to make reservations from any page within 60 seconds. Advanced search filters, quote comparison features and simplified access to customer profiles have also been included to allow an easier booking process.

The new 'Moving Your Way' identity will be seen on Europcar's new marketing campaigns and in the new website which aims to provide a more intuitive booking process to enhance the car hire experience from start to finish.

"Our new brand promise, 'Moving Your Way', demonstrates the company's commitment to support the mobility needs of our customers throughout their lives," explained Ken McCall, Managing Director, Europcar UK Group. "Our diversified solutions provide our customers with more freedom and enable them to exploit the benefits of car hire for the complete mobility experience. However you choose to move, Europcar will move for you and with you"

As part of the "Moving Your Way" positioning, a new logo has been designed to symbolize mobility and to act as a quality stamp on all Europcar sub-brands and offers. This new brand identity has been introduced in all major European cities through advertising and marketing campaigns as well as on truck panels. New Europcar locations will be opened featuring this new logo whilst existing locations will be progressively redesigned with the new identity.

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About Europcar:
Europcar is the leader in car hire services in Europe. Present in over 130 countries, the company provides customers with access to the world's largest vehicle rental network through its own operations, franchisees and partnerships. With some 6,500 employees committed to delivering customer satisfaction and an average fleet of 186,000 vehicles, Europcar is conscious of its corporate citizenship responsibilities. Winner of the first World Travel Award recognizing the World's Leading Green Transport Solutions Company, Europcar also was honored with the Award in 2010, 2011 and 2012 and received for the first time in 2012 the "Europe's Responsible Tourism Award". Europcar is owned by Eurazeo, one of the leading listed investment companies in Europe. For more information go to www.europcar.co.uk.

Hotter launches smart sandal collection

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:44:20 GMT

Hotter has just launched its most diverse collection of smart summer sandals, designed to be the perfect holiday companions.

Lightweight and airy, supportive and cushioned, the collection was showcased to Hotter's home shopping and retail sales teams in a catwalk fashion show where models cleverly illustrated the everyday style and comfort of the brand. A spectacular array of summer fashions were revealed as models skipped, jumped and danced in the super soft shoes with flexible soles.

"Hotter shoes are purpose designed to make women look great and feel fantastic," commented Design Director Ian Spedding. "Each pair is carefully crafted with activity and fun in mind, and there is no more important time to have 100% confidence in your footwear than when you are on holiday.

"If you’re spending time relaxing on the beach, enjoying a glamorous cruise or taking in the sights on a city break, you need sandals that are so soft and supportive that you forget you’re wearing them."

Included in the collection are the super soft Sardinia which can be dressed up and down with ease thanks to its on-trend floral canvas and silver colourways.

Airy Inspire, with its cork footbed, offers great support for walking and looks pretty in pink or blends in beautifully in neutral tan or white.

Designed to flatter the foot, the Sapphire sandal gives customers a little extra height, but is packed with cushioning support, whilst the sporty Emilia is a toe post sandal with a soft leather lining and a contoured fit.

Another choice for holiday flair is the popular Gaby sandal which is a peep toe wedge in navy or beige floral canvas, purple or red suede.

Ian added: "Hotter sandals are designed to be aesthetically pleasing and constructed to give long lasting comfort, which is essential for the active traveller. And the beauty of Hotter sandals is that they are so incredibly lightweight that it's not a problem to pack a pair or three without having to worry about having to pay for excess baggage."

Hotter's comfy sandals for women are filled with thoughtful features like breathable leathers, super soft cushioning and flexible soles. The sandals come in sizes 3 - 9 with some half sizes and extra width fittings. With a selection of fastenings and clever, hidden adjustments, they offer the perfect fit every time.

About Hotter Comfort Concept:
The Hotter Comfort Concept brand was founded in the early 1990s by Stewart Houlgrave whose parents set up Beaconsfield Footwear as a slipper manufacturer in 1959. With a mission to make shoes as comfortable as slippers, the brand has created a collection of stylish shoes with hidden comfort features including super soft and breathable leathers, lightweight and flexible shoes that offer cushioning underfoot and wiggle room for toes.

Hotter shoes are sold direct to customers via an onsite customer service centre, www.hotter.com 50 branded stores, a variety of independent retailers across the UK and has a growing international business. Staying true to its British heritage, Hotter now manufactures a pair of shoes every 20 seconds in its Lancashire factory - making it the UK's biggest shoe maker.

Molton Brown celebrates 40-year anniversary with Giles Deacon collaboration

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:43:42 GMT

On Wednesday 17 April, British brand Molton Brown celebrated 40 years of ‘blending with attitude’ at the Institute of Contemporary Arts, London with British fashion designed Giles Deacon and a range of VIP guests.

To commemorate the important landmark, Molton Brown has partnered with Deacon to create a limited edition candle snuff lid, which will be exclusively sold in-store at Harrods and online at www.moltonbrown.co.uk from 18 April 2013.

Inspired by Molton Brown’s seventies roots, the design fuses Deacon's trademark playful style with the eccentric personality of London’s bath, body and beauty connoisseurs. The keepsake marks Molton Brown’s journey from hand-mixing products above a salon in London’s South Molton Street in 1973 to becoming a global luxury brand, with products available in over 70 countries worldwide.

Speaking about the project Deacon said: “I love Molton Brown – it’s a brand I have grown up with. They have always been champions of quirky, colourful design and are proud of their strong British heritage which is something I admire. I wanted to create a timeless design that nods to seventies London style – a bit eccentric but fun with a sense of humour.”

The limited edition snuff lid complements Molton Brown’s recently launched anniversary edition Patchouli & Saffron Single Wick Candle, which is part of a wider collection for bath, home and suitcase. The new Molton Brown scented candle has a seventies-inspired fragrance which blends top notes of hot pimento berry, caraway and bergamot, all housed in hand-blown glass.

In homage to the brand's heritage, guests at the Molton Brown anniversary party were transported to a seventies-inspired luxury apartment and treated to DJ sets from History Clock founder Nathan Gregory Wilkins and Deacon himself, as well as an acoustic set from singer-songwriter Delilah.

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About Molton Brown:
Molton Brown’s collection of unisex perfumes, bath & shower gels, candles and hand care products have claimed iconic status with their bright colours and bold scents. Exotic ingredients from around the world have been expertly blended by award-winning perfumers and skincare experts in London since 1973. Each product works hard to make customer's skin look healthier and smell wonderful.

Manchester Premier Inn celebrates local Premier League clash

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:52:40 GMT

To celebrate a football match that divides a city, one of Manchester's central Premier Inns has transformed two of its floors for the upcoming City-United derby – one into red and one into blue.

As the city gears up for the match, which will take place at Old Trafford on Monday 8 April, Manchester football fans can head to the Premier Inn Manchester city centre (Piccadilly) on Dale Street to pledge their allegiance alongside other supporters. The hotel has even adorned each room with golden plaques in honour of some of Manchester's footballing greats.

United's red floor includes Room 99 – 'The Treble Room' – in homage of United's historical 1999 treble win and Room 19 – 'The Champions Suite' – the number of league titles United have won.

Not to be outdone by Sir Alex Ferguson's men, the City floor has 'The Aguero Suite' in room '93:20' named after the exact moment City striker Sergio Aguero scored the last gasp winner against Queens Park Rangers last season to snatch the Premier League crown from United's grasp.

The transformed hotel doesn’t just accommodate the reds and blues.

Its top floor is 'neutral', holding the 'Dennis Law Suite' who played for United and City and 'The Sparky Mark Hughes Suite' who played for United and managed their noisy neighbours.

The now red, blue and purple hotel will clamp down on late check-outs with staff calling the time that has elapsed after guests are meant to check out as 'Fergie Time' – due to United's knack for scoring injury time goals after the 90 minutes is up.

For further information please contact the Premier Inn team on 020 7693 6999 or email premierinn@frankpr.it

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About Premier Inn:
Award-winning Premier Inn is the UK’s best value hotel brand with over 650 budget hotels and more than 50,000 rooms across the UK and Ireland. Premier Inn bedrooms feature en-suite bathrooms, TV with Freeview, and WiFi internet access. All Premier Inns feature a bar and restaurant; situated inside the hotel or adjacent, offering a wide range of food choices.

Premier Inn is open in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and India. On a domestic front, Premier Inn is the largest provider of budget hotels in London (within the M25)

Premier Inn supports Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity. The charity needs to raise £50 million every year to support the care the hospital provides to some of the UK’s sickest children.

Premier Inn reveals the nations snoozing habits

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:02:34 GMT

A new study from Premier Inn has found the typical Brit hits the snooze button at 6.22am but then has 10 restless minutes sleep before finally climbing out of bed – and that sleepy Brits love their beds so much that 10% hit the snooze button five times to grab 10 precious extra minutes under the duvet every morning.

The hotel chain surveyed 2,000 people on their sleeping habits, identifying four distinct early-morning categories:

There are the 'Eternal Snoozers' – who just can't get up when the alarm goes off and need to repeatedly hit snooze. One in ten is so reluctant to get up they snooze up to five times, with 14 per cent snoozing repeatedly until the very last moment.

Nearly a quarter of the adults asked are in the 'Just one more minute-ers' category; hitting snooze just once, falling back to sleep and getting up as soon as the alarm goes off again.

Just under half of the country (44%) shows more will power as 'The up and at'ems' who get straight up as soon as the alarm goes off.

A quarter, who are called 'The Shock Wakers', said they like their alarm so loud it frightens them into waking up – with 27% using a gentle wake up call.

A spokesperson for Premier Inn said: "We conducted this research to explore Brits' attitudes to getting up in the morning and to find out precisely what time the nation reaches for the snooze button.

"At Premier Inn we believe everyone deserves a good night’s sleep so they can wake up feeling rested and ready to take on the day. We are so dedicated that we even have a 'Good Night Guarantee' – which means if guests are not 100% satisfied with their stay they can request a full refund. Our king size beds, comfortable pillows and black out curtains are key to getting a great night sleep."

The research, which is part of Premier Inn's sleep report, also found 61% of Brits use their phone to wake them up, with one in 20 setting three alarms to guarantee they get up.

Half of adults have slept through their alarm in the past which resulted in a quarter missing their bus or train to work, one in ten missing an interview and a quarter have receiving a warning from their boss. A third said they simply didn’t perform well at work as they were so stressed about being late.

Sleep expert, Kevin Morgan from The Clinical Sleep Research Unit, Loughborough University said: "Waking feeling refreshed and able to face your day is the hallmark of good quality sleep. If your alarm rings, it’s telling you to get up. But if your body is frequently too sleepy to respond, it’s probably telling you to go to bed earlier. Lying in bed after the alarm is fine – as long as you’re alert, thinking and preparing to get up. This period can actually be helpful. But if you’re too sleepy to get your mind and motivation into gear – you should really consider what’s going on with your life and your sleep."

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About Premier Inn:
Award-winning Premier Inn is the UK’s best value hotel brand with over 647 budget hotels and more than 50,000 rooms across the UK and Ireland. Premier Inn bedrooms feature en-suite bathrooms, TV with Freeview, and WiFi internet access. All Premier Inns feature a bar and restaurant; situated inside the hotel or adjacent, offering a wide range of food choices.

Premier Inn supports WaterAid, the international charity whose mission is to overcome poverty by enabling the world's poorest people to gain access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene education.