From cheeky aubergines to friendly smiley faces, emojis now form a staple part of many of our daily messages. But which characters are the most popular in the UK?

From expressing joy to conveying sadness, emojis have become an indispensable tool in modern-day conversations. Thus, to ...

The pictorial shorthand of emojis is perfect for small phone screens. It has also sprawled into a lexicon rich in metaphor and humor.