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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Explainer: Oscars to stream on YouTube after long TV era

Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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The Oscars will leave traditional TV for a free global YouTube livestream from 2029, ending decades of broadcast dominance on ABC.
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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.
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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.
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Website accessibility barriers drive UK shoppers to abandon sales

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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Accessibility barriers cause 57% of UK shoppers, including 76% with disabilities, to abandon online purchases during key sales like Black Friday and January sales.
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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.
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UK wealth managers risk losing GBP £90 billion as millionaires flee

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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UK wealth managers risk losing GBP £90 billion as millions move assets abroad amid rising demands for digital services and generational wealth shifts.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Australians risk scams as poor cyber habits cost AUD $87,000

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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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.
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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.
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Holiday shoppers demand faster, greener delivery but shun extra fees

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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Holiday shoppers demand quick, eco-friendly delivery but resist paying extra, with UK consumers showing low confidence in on-time arrivals, survey reveals.
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AI tools become essential for UK job seekers, survey reveals

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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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.
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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.
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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.
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UK shoppers embrace AI for retail updates but still seek human touch

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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UK shoppers increasingly accept AI for delivery updates and returns, but nearly half still prefer human support when issues arise, new research finds.