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A Scottish animal charity wants private fireworks banned across the UK, leaving only organised displays. Should garden fireworks on Bonfire Night be outlawed?

A Scottish animal charity wants private fireworks banned across the UK, leaving only organised displays. Should garden fireworks on Bonfire Night be outlawed?

A new YouGov survey finds 53% of 18-24s prefer TV and films with the subtitles on. A sensible fix for mumbled dialogue, or a habit that gets in the way?

A new YouGov survey finds 53% of 18-24s prefer TV and films with the subtitles on. A sensible fix for mumbled dialogue, or a habit that gets in the way?

A viral TikTok says asking to sleep at a friend's flat after a gig treats them like a free hotel. Fair point, or is putting friends up just what friends do?

A viral TikTok says asking to sleep at a friend's flat after a gig treats them like a free hotel. Fair point, or is putting friends up just what friends do?

A new survey says 53% of Brits use tactics like switching off the lights to avoid trick-or-treaters. Fair enough, or should you answer the door on Halloween?

A new survey says 53% of Brits use tactics like switching off the lights to avoid trick-or-treaters. Fair enough, or should you answer the door on Halloween?

A poll finds 32% of Britons tell their always-late friend that plans start earlier than they really do. A fair way to cope with lateness, or a lie between friends?

A poll finds 32% of Britons tell their always-late friend that plans start earlier than they really do. A fair way to cope with lateness, or a lie between friends?

A new US survey says 66% of job seekers were ghosted by an employer after an interview, and 34% have ghosted one back. Fair game, or never acceptable?

A new US survey says 66% of job seekers were ghosted by an employer after an interview, and 34% have ghosted one back. Fair game, or never acceptable?

Savannah James flies first class while her best friend books business on shared trips, and it has split opinion. If you're far richer than a friend, should you pay to upgrade them?

Savannah James flies first class while her best friend books business on shared trips, and it has split opinion. If you're far richer than a friend, should you pay to upgrade them?

Half of UK parents in a survey of 6,053 back cutting the six-week summer holiday by a week and moving it elsewhere. Should the school summer break be shorter?

Half of UK parents in a survey of 6,053 back cutting the six-week summer holiday by a week and moving it elsewhere. Should the school summer break be shorter?

Barclays has delayed making UK staff come in three days a week after thousands asked for commuting costs to be covered. If your boss wants you in, should they pay?

Barclays has delayed making UK staff come in three days a week after thousands asked for commuting costs to be covered. If your boss wants you in, should they pay?

A new US survey finds only 41% of singles expect to meet their one true love, and 1 in 5 people in couples doubt their partner is it. Is there really such a thing as the one?

A new US survey finds only 41% of singles expect to meet their one true love, and 1 in 5 people in couples doubt their partner is it. Is there really such a thing as the one?

A new survey says 74% of US knowledge workers do some work on a typical Sunday. A smart head start on a calmer Monday, or should weekends be strictly off-limits?

A new survey says 74% of US knowledge workers do some work on a typical Sunday. A smart head start on a calmer Monday, or should weekends be strictly off-limits?

Singapore can now fine bus passengers up to S$500 for playing audio out loud. Should the UK start fining people who play music or videos without headphones?

Singapore can now fine bus passengers up to S$500 for playing audio out loud. Should the UK start fining people who play music or videos without headphones?

In a US survey, 76% of Gen Z who fronted money for a group expense say they weren't fully repaid. If a friend owes you a fiver, do you chase it or let it go?

In a US survey, 76% of Gen Z who fronted money for a group expense say they weren't fully repaid. If a friend owes you a fiver, do you chase it or let it go?

A government consultation on letting couples in England and Wales legally marry almost anywhere closed this week. Should the rules on wedding venues be scrapped?

A government consultation on letting couples in England and Wales legally marry almost anywhere closed this week. Should the rules on wedding venues be scrapped?

A new Kinsey Institute survey finds 39% of US singles have used AI in their dating lives. Harmless help finding the right words, or misleading your match?

A new Kinsey Institute survey finds 39% of US singles have used AI in their dating lives. Harmless help finding the right words, or misleading your match?

A recruiter's viral TikTok says bringing iced coffee to a job interview looks unprofessional. Does it say anything real about a candidate?

A recruiter's viral TikTok says bringing iced coffee to a job interview looks unprofessional. Does it say anything real about a candidate?

"Micro-retirement" — planned, unpaid career breaks in your 20s and 30s — is trending with Gen Z. Smart life redesign, or a financial risk dressed up as self-care?

"Micro-retirement" — planned, unpaid career breaks in your 20s and 30s — is trending with Gen Z. Smart life redesign, or a financial risk dressed up as self-care?

"Revenge quitting" — walking out on a job to punish a bad employer — is trending again. Fair payback for bad management, or a reckless move that burns a bridge?

"Revenge quitting" — walking out on a job to punish a bad employer — is trending again. Fair payback for bad management, or a reckless move that burns a bridge?

Etiquette experts say "fashionably late" was invented to excuse rudeness. Is arriving right on time the polite move, or is turning up a little late still safer?

Etiquette experts say "fashionably late" was invented to excuse rudeness. Is arriving right on time the polite move, or is turning up a little late still safer?

The screen turns to face you before you've even ordered, asking for a tip on a coffee you're about to pay full price for. Should you feel obligated to tip at a coffee counter?

The screen turns to face you before you've even ordered, asking for a tip on a coffee you're about to pay full price for. Should you feel obligated to tip at a coffee counter?

Everyone wants more legroom, and reclining eats into the space of the person directly behind. Is reclining your airplane seat inconsiderate?

Everyone wants more legroom, and reclining eats into the space of the person directly behind. Is reclining your airplane seat inconsiderate?

A hundred pages in, it still isn't clicking, but you've already invested the time. Should you finish a book you're not enjoying?

A hundred pages in, it still isn't clicking, but you've already invested the time. Should you finish a book you're not enjoying?

The phone buzzes, and before anyone notices, half the table is looking down instead of at each other. Is it rude to check your phone during a meal with friends?

The phone buzzes, and before anyone notices, half the table is looking down instead of at each other. Is it rude to check your phone during a meal with friends?

You unwrap a gift you'll never use and quietly plan to pass it on to someone else next birthday season. Is it OK to re-gift a present?

You unwrap a gift you'll never use and quietly plan to pass it on to someone else next birthday season. Is it OK to re-gift a present?

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