Books & Literature

Bunny ban hits the headlines in the big Easter getaway week

Bunny ban hits the headlines in the big Easter getaway week

Last week, as Brits up and down the country celebrated the first long weekend of the year, we saw topical news meet seasonal expectations as Pets At Home announced it would stop selling bunnies during Easter weekend to prevent impulse purchases. This increase in Pets engagement, was also accompanied with seasonal growth for Travel, Religion & Spirituality and Events & Attractions content.

Spring Budget boost for Personal Finance

Spring Budget boost for Personal Finance

Tax cuts teased by the UK Government at the end of February headlined the Chancellor’s Spring Budget last week as a 2% cut to National Insurance was announced. As such, Personal Finance page views increased by almost a quarter.

August grows on autos, education and things to do (m.e Aug 31)

August grows on autos, education and things to do  (m.e Aug 31)

The seven days to Sunday, 3 September drew the month of August to a close, so this week’s Reading the Nation takes a closer look at the key categories showing the most growth last month.

Shopping hits weekly high as Brits go pancake potty (w.e February 26)

Shopping hits weekly high as Brits go pancake potty (w.e February 26)

Our Shopping content enjoyed its highest ever seven day engagement figure last week, with interest in Grocery Shopping for Pancake Day a big page views driver. Expect more seasonal shopping growth with Mother’s Day and Easter coming up in the next six weeks.

Spare boosts Books and new year's focus on Personal Finance (w.e January 8)

Spare boosts Books and new year's focus on Personal Finance (w.e January 8)

Last week, while Books & Literature page views more than doubled as the official release of Prince Harry’s autobiography ‘Spare’ – due out this week – was scuppered by leaks, there was early January growth for our Personal Finance content.