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UK wealth managers risk losing GBP £90 billion as millionaires flee
Digital Transformation

UK wealth managers risk losing GBP £90 billion as millionaires flee

UK wealth managers risk losing GBP £90 billion as millions move assets abroad amid rising demands for digital services and generational wealth shifts.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Young landlords turn to TikTok for advice amid regulatory risks
Power / Energy

Young landlords turn to TikTok for advice amid regulatory risks

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.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Young UK hospitality staff face higher shift stress than Gen X
Workforce Technology

Young UK hospitality staff face higher shift stress than Gen X

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
New app lets young Brits grow pensions with cashback rewards
Fintech

New app lets young Brits grow pensions with cashback rewards

Chest launches app to grow pensions by converting everyday cashback from retailers like Amazon and Tesco into retirement savings.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
AI tools become essential for UK job seekers, survey reveals
Artificial Intelligence

AI tools become essential for UK job seekers, survey reveals

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
UK shoppers blend AI, reviews & social media to make decisions
Marketing Technologies

UK shoppers blend AI, reviews & social media to make decisions

UK shoppers now combine AI tools, social media, and peer reviews to guide online purchases, reflecting a shift from relying on single search sources.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025

Global Stories

Millennials stories

Australian holiday spending soars to AUD $969 amid price rises
Customer Experience

Australian holiday spending soars to AUD $969 amid price rises

Australian holiday spending is set to rise 18% to AUD $969 per shopper, driven by price hikes and stress, with many using AI to aid gift buying this season.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Gen Z shoppers to prioritise personal values over discounts
Customer Experience

Gen Z shoppers to prioritise personal values over discounts

Over half of Gen Z shoppers will back brands aligning with their values this Black Friday, often prioritising ethics over discounts, research reveals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Australians risk scams as poor cyber habits cost AUD $87,000
Mobile Device Management

Australians risk scams as poor cyber habits cost AUD $87,000

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.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Aussie shoppers embrace AI assistants to manage festive budgets
Generative AI

Aussie shoppers embrace AI assistants to manage festive budgets

Amid budget concerns, 61% of Aussie shoppers are turning to AI assistants to manage holiday gift buying and reduce spending stress this festive season.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Holiday shoppers demand faster, greener delivery but shun extra fees
Supply Chain

Holiday shoppers demand faster, greener delivery but shun extra fees

Holiday shoppers demand quick, eco-friendly delivery but resist paying extra, with UK consumers showing low confidence in on-time arrivals, survey reveals.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Millennials stories

2026: The agentic AI takeover
Customer Experience

2026: The agentic AI takeover

By 2026, AI agents will fully manage shopping, choosing and buying products based on your style and needs, transforming retail into seamless, intelligent commerce.

By Al Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Gen Z Australians drive surge in short-term options trading
Fintech

Gen Z Australians drive surge in short-term options trading

Gen Z Australians are driving a 66% surge in Tiger Trade sign-ups, favouring short-term options trading amid volatile markets and cost-of-living pressures.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
BNPL popularity surges as young Australians demand flexible payments
Crypto

BNPL popularity surges as young Australians demand flexible payments

One in three Australian online shoppers use BNPL services, with Gen Z and Millennials driving a rise in demand for flexible payments like PayPal Pay in 4.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Australian crypto adoption grows as 22% invest in digital assets
Crypto

Australian crypto adoption grows as 22% invest in digital assets

Gemini's report reveals 22% of Australians now invest in cryptocurrencies, with growing trust and regulation driving mainstream adoption of digital assets.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Job loyalty rises as Australians value pay security over perks
Hybrid & Remote Work

Job loyalty rises as Australians value pay security over perks

Nearly half of Australians now prioritise pay rises over flexibility, with job loyalty rising amid economic uncertainty and work stress in 2026.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Gen Z drives surge in BNPL use as PayPal Pay in 4 gains ground
Buy Now Pay Later

Gen Z drives surge in BNPL use as PayPal Pay in 4 gains ground

Gen Z in Australia favours Buy Now Pay Later over credit cards, boosting PayPal Pay in 4's market share as BNPL use hits 37%.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025