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People with a “posh” English accent are seen as least likely to commit most crimes, with the exception of sex offences, new research has suggested. A University of Cambridge study, in ...

Flying with your trusty carry-on bag is practically a right of passage for modern travel. But American Airlines, among others, might be set to shake things up. In 2025 the airline has been rumored ...

It has long been said that having a posh accent can help you get ahead in life and boost your career prospects. Now, scientists at the University of Cambridge have bolstered that theory and found ...

Alright, folks, buckle up because we’re about to embark on a cheeky journey through the sultry world of accents. Picture this: You’re sipping a latte in a cafe somewhere, and someone with the sexiest ...

However, non-English accents, in particular Belfast's and Glasgow's, were rated significantly less likely to behave in criminal ways than almost all other accents. They were also thought most ...

"This is the first time that a concrete link between traits and behaviours has been made in the context of accent judgements." However, non-English accents, in particular Belfast's and Glasgow's ...

Men with regional accents from areas such as Liverpool and Bradford are perceived as more likely to commit crimes, a study has found. Researchers at the University of Cambridge also discovered the ...