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The items Brits lose the most include receipts and vouchers

A poll of 2,000 British adults finds 83% struggle to locate digital files and the average person misplaces three physical items monthly, citing routine changes and aging.

  • A OnePoll.com survey found British adults misplace at least three physical items monthly, while 83 per cent struggle to find documents or files on their tech devices.
  • Respondents attributed forgetfulness to routine changes and ageing, citing 52 per cent and 34 per cent respectively, while 35 per cent said items are often saved in the wrong place and 32 per cent find organising on phones, tablets and laptops harder.
  • Survey participants spend between one and six hours a month searching for documents, with 27 per cent spending 20 minutes to an hour, and 34 per cent scroll camera rolls while 29 per cent say search doesn’t surface the right files.
  • Samsung will highlight the Galaxy Book6 at CES in Las Vegas, with Annika Bizon for Samsung Galaxy Book6 saying `Staying on top of both physical and digital clutter is becoming an essential skill for modern life.`
  • Taken together, the findings suggest British adults keep more than 3,000 documents/photos/videos on average, while 19 per cent say they `never` find the document they want and often misplace TV remotes, house keys, and earbuds.
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The items Brits lose the most include receipts and vouchers

The items Brits lose the most aren’t just their keys, glasses or phone – it's also receipts and vouchers.

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Oxford Mail broke the news in Oxford, United Kingdom on Friday, January 9, 2026.
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