Millennials stories - Page 2
Young UK adults warm to AI help with everyday finances
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Most UK adults aged 28-40 would trust AI to manage spare cash and bills, a survey finds, despite low confidence in their own finances.
Generational split widens over cards, wallets & checkout
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Younger shoppers embrace digital wallets and self-checkouts as older customers stick with cards and staff, widening a payments generation gap.
UK savers turning to AI as average investments rise
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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UK savers using AI for financial advice now invest an average of GBP £2,354.60, with Gen X and Boomers committing the most.
US holiday shoppers rein in spending amid pressure
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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US holiday shoppers to rein in festive spending as 60% say financial strain will curb gift budgets, new national survey data shows.
Explainer: Oscars to stream on YouTube after long TV era
Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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digital entertainment
The Oscars will leave traditional TV for a free global YouTube livestream from 2029, ending decades of broadcast dominance on ABC.
UK shoppers want AI for deliveries but demand transparency & choice
Sat, 6th Dec 2025
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UK shoppers want AI for real-time delivery tracking and returns but demand transparency and human support for trust and control over choices.
UK shoppers want AI for delivery but not to replace people
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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UK shoppers favour AI for delivery tracking and returns but insist it should support, not replace, human customer service roles in retail.
Website accessibility barriers drive UK shoppers to abandon sales
Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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e-commerce
Accessibility barriers cause 57% of UK shoppers, including 76% with disabilities, to abandon online purchases during key sales like Black Friday and January sales.
UK shoppers favour in-store Black Friday buys for authenticity
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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UK shoppers favour in-store Black Friday buys to avoid counterfeits, with 42% of Millennials seeking authenticity over online deals this year.
UK wealth managers risk losing GBP £90 billion as millionaires flee
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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investment
UK wealth managers risk losing GBP £90 billion as millions move assets abroad amid rising demands for digital services and generational wealth shifts.
Gen Z shoppers to prioritise personal values over discounts
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Over half of Gen Z shoppers will back brands aligning with their values this Black Friday, often prioritising ethics over discounts, research reveals.
Young landlords turn to TikTok for advice amid regulatory risks
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Millennials and Gen Z now make up 60% of new landlords in England and Wales, turning to TikTok for advice despite risks of unregulated guidance.
Young UK hospitality staff face higher shift stress than Gen X
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Young UK hospitality staff face more shift unpredictability and stress than Gen X, with 73% of Gen Z reporting last-minute changes to their schedules.
Australians risk scams as poor cyber habits cost AUD $87,000
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
Australians lost over AUD $87,000 to scams last year, with risky cyber habits like password reuse and oversharing on social media putting many at threat.
New app lets young Brits grow pensions with cashback rewards
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Chest launches app to grow pensions by converting everyday cashback from retailers like Amazon and Tesco into retirement savings.
Holiday shoppers demand faster, greener delivery but shun extra fees
Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Holiday shoppers demand quick, eco-friendly delivery but resist paying extra, with UK consumers showing low confidence in on-time arrivals, survey reveals.
AI tools become essential for UK job seekers, survey reveals
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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job seekers
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A survey shows 85.6% of UK job seekers regularly use AI tools like Huntr to tailor CVs and prepare for interviews in a digital job market.
UK shoppers blend AI, reviews & social media to make decisions
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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UK shoppers now combine AI tools, social media, and peer reviews to guide online purchases, reflecting a shift from relying on single search sources.
Young UK drivers prioritise car maintenance over holidays & tech
Mon, 27th Oct 2025
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Young UK drivers favour investing in car maintenance and upgrades over holidays, nights out and tech, with 67% confident in DIY fitting of parts.
UK shoppers embrace AI for retail updates but still seek human touch
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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data privacy
UK shoppers increasingly accept AI for delivery updates and returns, but nearly half still prefer human support when issues arise, new research finds.