A new survey has revealed where the nosiest neighbours in the UK live, and Manchester’s earned itself the top spot.
In an ideal world, we’d all love to just get along with our neighbours.
That’s not always possible, though, as some neighbours are loud, others are inconsiderate, and a few may even attempt to have a sneaky-peak through your blinds after you leave for work.
But where exactly do the so-called “nosiest” neighbours in the UK live? Well, in an attempt to figure this out, leading electricals and appliance brand, Hisense, decided to ask the British public for their all-important thoughts on the matter.
The company surveyed a total of 1,000 UK adults to figure out just how nosey we are as a nation, and ultimately uncover which city is home to the nosiest of us.
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The research was conducted as part of Hisense’s ‘Choose Smarter‘ campaign, which is all about encouraging consumers to make considered purchases, and get their hands on the latest premium technology without the premium price tag.
Mancunians have been revealed as the ‘nosiest’ neighbours in the UK / Credit: Noelle Otto (via Pexels) | Hisence UK
First off, the research revealed that two thirds of Manchester households (67%) believe it’s important to keep-up appearances when comparing themselves to others on the street – with mowing the lawn (14%), travelling to the same destination (12%), and buying a new car (10%) topping the charts when it came to the nation responding to their neighbours’ actions.
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So it probably comes as no surprise that almost half the nation (47%) are so-called ‘curtain twitchers’ and consider themselves to be a nosey neighbour, right? Well, this is even more so the case in here in Manchester, as apparently 63% of Mancs would put ourselves into that category, making us the nosiest city in the UK.
Not only that, but a surprisingly-high 37% of us have even taken it that one step further and admitted to spying on our neighbours.
Wow, okay then.
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Top 5 UK cities with the ‘nosiest’ neighbours
Manchester (63%)
Sheffield (53%)
Newcastle (53%)
London (52%)
Nottingham (51%)
“Naturally people compare themselves to others, in particular to those close to them,” explained Dr Cathrine Jansson-Boyd, who is a consumer psychologist.
“Hence, they tend to keep a close eye on the people around them – what they wear, what gadgets they have, and even what changes they make to their house, because if others have something that is particularly appealing, that they either don’t have or that is better than what they have, a ‘want’ to get the same or something better kicks in.
“An if they don’t, they may end up feeling second-rate. It is like a subconscious game of keeping up with the Joneses.”
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One in 10 Brits are fired or disciplined after their work’s Christmas party, new survey finds
Emily Sergeant
We’re in peak office Christmas party season right now.
With just a week to go until the big day itself is here, many businesses across the UK are treating their staff to night out to celebrate both the festive season and all of the hard work they have been putting in throughout the year… and as you can expect, these are usually quite eventful gatherings, shall we say.
But now, a survey by has shed light on just how ‘eventful’ they actually are, as a new survey has revealed that, apparently, one in ten Brits face some sort of disciplinary action or dismissal due to their behaviour at Christmas parties.
The study was conducted by After Drink, and included more than 2,000 participants.
During the research, it was highlighted that 89% of employees admitted to drinking alcohol at these events, Lad Bible reports – with 65% of these confessing that they drank “excessively”.
One in 10 Brits get fired or disciplined after their work’s Christmas party / Credit: Kraken Images | Mimi Thian (via Unsplash)
There are a multitude of incidents which could lead to disciplinary action in the workplace nowadays, but according to the survey, some of the common reasons following festive celebrations with colleagues included inappropriate comments (23%) and even getting into fights (21%).
16% of these incidents were because of drug use during the event, while inappropriate interactions with colleagues accounted for 14%.
Some of the legal reasons you can be fired from your place of work after a Christmas party include gross misconduct, drunken behaviour, and fighting of any kind.
Despite all these risks, however, Christmas parties still remain as popular as always, and a whopping 79% of respondents said they are planning to attend theirs this year.
Clearly, the moral of the story here is , enjoy yourself… but just not too much.
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Chester Zoo is offering £1 tickets to families who ‘struggle to afford’ a festive day out
Emily Sergeant
Chester Zoo is offering £1 tickets this Christmas to families who may otherwise struggle to afford a festive day out.
Christmas is a time when many of us feel strapped for cash more than ever before, especially for those families on Universal Credit, which is why Chester Zoo is embracing the season of giving by offering thousands of locals the chance to visit the UK’s largest charity zoo for a fraction of the price of normal entry tickets.
The discounted tickets will be available for anyone claiming Universal Credit on visits from today (18 December) right up until New Year’s Eve (31 December), and they’ll need to be booked online in advance.
This brilliant initiative is a new addition to the zoo’s long-running Community Connections Scheme, which aims to reduce financial barriers to visiting for households and community groups.
Chester Zoo is offering £1 tickets to families on Universal Credit this festive season / Credit: Chester Zoo
Tickets priced at £1 will be available to people receiving Universal Credit, including claimants of Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support or Jobseeker’s Allowance, and Housing Benefit.
Chester Zoo said the scheme is designed to help families on lower incomes enjoy the zoo during the festive period and connect with nature.
“We know that spending time outdoors and around wildlife can have a really positive impact on people, and we hope this helps more families enjoy a special day out together over the festive period, especially when this time of year can be difficult for many,” commented Charlotte Smith, who is Chester Zoo’s Director of Conservation Education.
“We hope this brightens the season for many more households.”
Emily Sergeant -
8th January 2024 
