Unique side hustles in the UK include creating custom jingles and building bug hotels

The quirkiest side hustles in the UK include line sitting, being a professional break-up-text writer and 'rent-a-friend'. Other unique ways of earning cash on the side included creating custom jingles, making miniature graveyards and being part of a police lineup.

According to the survey of 1,400 adults with a side hustle, 29% considered their methods of earning some extra money 'quirky' - with 78% admitting it's completely different to their day job. While Gen Z in particular are turning their everyday passions into pounds, with 57% saying they would consider turning theirs into a full time job, compared with just 14% of boomers.

However, almost half of side hustlers don't consider themselves as small business owners, and could be missing out on a range of benefits.

Tesco Mobile commissioned the research to highlight its business mobile plans, which give value and flexibility to business owners, and has partnered with a set of side hustlers to tell their story as part of a new content series.

Laura Joseph, from the brand, said: "The UK's side-hustle economy is thriving, with people across the country finding creative ways to turn their passions into pay cheques.

"From paranormal tours, to food art and even writing breakup messages for other people, there's an incredible spirit of creativity and determination out there."

Other unique ways of making some extra pounds included crocheting, creating ASMR content and making costumes for dolls.

Creating custom jigsaws for businesses, making personalised love letters for special occasions and creating quirky portraits of their late budgie were also mentioned by respondents.

Side hustles considered for the future included writing quiz questions, making art with AI and designing novelty tea towels. One in six (16%) would be open to creating a 'name my baby' service according to the OnePoll.com data.

Of those who don't consider themselves small business owner, despite the supplementary income they produce, 50% believe they don't generate enough cash to qualify.

Laura Joseph, from Tesco Mobile, added; "We're proud to offer some support to these savvy side hustlers. You don't need to be a registered business to sign up or have a business bank account.

"With free access to expert resources, we're helping people stay connected and in control - wherever and however they work."

1. Writing quiz questions

2. Make art with AI

3. 'Line sitting' (getting paid to queue for someone else)

4. Designing novelty tea towels

5. Making quirky pottery

6. Selling handmade confetti

7. Offering "breakup apology" writing services

8. Creating custom jingles for small businesses

9. Creating bespoke treasure hunts for birthdays or proposals

10. Offering "name my baby" services

11. Renting out garden gnomes for photo shoots

12. Renting out vintage board games

13. Acting as a professional mourner at funerals

14. Selling 80s cartoon figurines

15. Renting out sheds as tiny pop-up shops

16. Creating miniature food art for dollhouses

17. Building bug hotels

18. Offering "silent disco dog walking"

19. Making custom scarecrows for allotments

20. Hosting paranormal investigation tours