Gen Z stories
How AI helps neurodivergent professionals showcase their strengths
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AI tools like Copilot are helping neurodivergent professionals cut cognitive load, boost confidence and turn difference into leadership strength.
US travellers trust AI for trip ideas, not payments
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US travellers embrace AI to plan and compare trips but still prefer to handle bookings and payments themselves amid trust and security concerns.
Employers say UK graduates work-ready despite job gap
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Most UK employers say graduates are work-ready, but recruiters warn flawed hiring systems are locking thousands of young people out of jobs.
Indian banks pivot loyalty points to travel experiences
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Indian banks are overhauling loyalty schemes, swapping cashback for travel, lounges and lifestyle perks to lure Gen Z and affluent cardholders.
AI & value reshape 2026 guest engagement in hospitality
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AI-driven personalisation and shifting notions of value will set the pace for hospitality guest engagement in 2026, Paytronix predicts.
AI slowdown pushes employers to prioritise reputation
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AI hiring slowdown pushes employers to scrutinise online reputation, raising the bar for trust and squeezing early‑career candidates.
Kent tech founder Ben Towers awarded MBE for startups
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Kent tech founder Ben Towers, 27, wins an MBE in the New Year Honours for his work backing startups and shaping the UK’s AI strategy.
Jaded London hires Verde to fuel £100m SEO growth push
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Jaded London taps Verde Digital for an SEO overhaul as it chases GBP £100 million in revenue and ramps up global streetwear expansion.
Generational split widens over cards, wallets & checkout
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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.
Gen Z staff embrace regular feedback to drive growth at work
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Gen Z workers want frequent, constructive feedback and mentorship, overturning myths that younger staff are too fragile for criticism at work.
Generative AI search lifts mobile gaming ad opportunity
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As generative AI eats into web search time, LoopMe reports brands shifting spend to fast-growing, ad-friendly mobile gaming audiences.
UK savers turning to AI as average investments rise
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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
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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.
AI, circular retail & data to reshape global shopping
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AI agents, circular retail and tighter rules will upend shopping by 2026, Akeneo warns, as poor product data threatens brand visibility.
SHAREit unveils AI ad platform for emerging markets
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SHAREit launches AI-powered ad platform to tap emerging-market growth, handling 180 billion daily requests and 150 million impressions.
AI interview agents ease hiring strain in Australia
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AI interview agents are reshaping hiring in Australia, promising faster decisions, fewer delays and substantial cost savings for employers.
Festival fashion shifts to everyday black streetwear
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Australian festival fashion is ditching sequins for black streetwear, as shoppers favour versatile tees, hoodies and baggy jorts.
UK retailers face GBP £1.05bn hit from gift returns
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UK retailers brace for a GBP £1.05bn blow from 52 million post-Christmas gift returns, as hybrid shopping and fashion fit issues drive costs.
Australians turn Boxing Day focus to essentials, safety
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Australians are reshaping Boxing Day, prioritising essentials, thrift and online safety over impulse spending amid cost-of-living strain.
Explainer: Oscars to stream on YouTube after long TV era
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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.