Britons stories - Page 2
Nearly 75% of Brits embrace buy now, pay later services
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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A new study reveals that nearly 75% of Britons have adopted buy now, pay later services, with clothing and tech gadgets topping the purchase list.
O2's 3G shutdown to cause GBP £13.7m e-waste issue
Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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e-waste & recycling
The phase-out of O2's 3G network could generate GBP £13.7 million in e-waste as many Britons hold onto obsolete devices due to disposal uncertainties.
Kiwis take fewer leave days than Aussies & Brits
Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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productivity
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mental health
A new study shows New Zealand workers take an average of 14 leave days yearly, fewer than their Australian and British counterparts, raising wellbeing concerns.
Tech woes disrupt key life moments for Britons, study finds
Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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connectivity
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study
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consumer tech
A recent study by HONOR reveals that 59% of Britons have faced tech failures during key life moments, raising concerns over unreliable technology.
Most Britons worry over control of personal data online
Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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fintech
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physical security
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data privacy
A Ping Identity survey reveals that 75% of Britons feel they lack control over their online data, fuelling concerns over privacy, fraud, and identity theft.
Reboxed launches ReboxedOS to boost circular economy efforts
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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cx
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martech
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clean technologies
Reboxed unveils ReboxedOS, a platform aiding brands and retailers in embracing circular economy practices through advanced recommerce solutions and sustainability tools.
Report reveals UK voters' fears over AI & deepfakes in election
Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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government
As the UK election nears, 60% of Britons fear AI and deepfakes could undermine democracy, according to Jumio. Their trust in online political content is dwindling.
ClearFibre completes first phase of Cardiff fibre broadband rollout
Fri, 17th May 2024
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gaming
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uc
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digital entertainment
ClearFibre completes phase one of Cardiff's 1Gbps hyperfast fibre broadband project, promising faster internet and support for remote work and businesses.
Over 50s in Britain lead in embracing renewable energy
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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power / energy
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Nearly half of Britons over 50 are keen to use renewable energy, driven by environmental concerns, exceeding interest among under-25s, Solar Together research reveals.
Brits lose GBP £1.2m to credit card fraud in 2022, says Uswitch report
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
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data privacy
A report by Uswitch noted that UK citizens lost GBP £1.2 million to credit card fraud in 2022, with an emphasis on thefts in Ireland and America.
Job flexibility key for UK prospects, Hampshire tops in WFH salaries
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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hybrid & remote work
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recruitment
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wfh
A study by electronic retailer Currys found that four out of ten Britons would avoid job applications without described flexibility, with IT, finance, and sales offering the best chances for versatile roles.
European consumers seek flexible return policies – study
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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payment technologies
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inflation
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fraud prevention
European consumers value flexible return policies and payment options, posing a potential trillion-dollar return cost to retailers by decade's end.
UK businesses set for growth in 2024, according to report
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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supply chain
UK businesses are projected to see significant growth in 2024, amidst the post-pandemic landscape, suggests Square's Future of Commerce report.
Gen Z dismissive of online security: Findings from the annual 'Oh Behave Report'
Wed, 4th Oct 2023
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edutech
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mfa
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cybersecurity
New report reveals alarming trends in Gen Z's attitudes towards online security, as well as increased cybersecurity concerns and adoption of measures.
No more 'pawswords': Why pet names shouldn't unlock your online accounts
Fri, 16th Apr 2021
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
15% of Britons use their pet's name as a password, making them easy targets for cybercriminals, warns UK's National Cyber Security Centre.
COVID-19 has lasting impact on consumer use of online services, study finds
Thu, 1st Oct 2020
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healthtech
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forgerock
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online services
45% of consumers plan to increase online services use following COVID-19, according to a new report from ForgeRock.