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Britons would ditch heating before internet, survey finds
Unified Communications

Britons would ditch heating before internet, survey finds

A UK survey suggests connectivity now outranks heating for many households, with 32% willing to go cold for a week to stay online.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month
UK employers warned over false retention as job hugging rises
Human Capital Management

UK employers warned over false retention as job hugging rises

A tight jobs market is leaving UK staff in post but less engaged, masking weaker morale and productivity for employers reviewing year-end figures.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
UK workers lose meeting time to hybrid tech glitches
Unified Communications

UK workers lose meeting time to hybrid tech glitches

Most UK staff are losing 6.5 minutes a meeting to hybrid tech faults, as employers spend more on AI and office kit.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
UK jobseekers use AI in applications, but trust humans
Generative AI

UK jobseekers use AI in applications, but trust humans

Human oversight is key to winning candidates’ confidence as 47% of UK jobseekers now use AI in applications, a survey found.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Mar 2026
UK shoppers will pay more for seamless retail experience
Digital Transformation

UK shoppers will pay more for seamless retail experience

A survey of 2,000 UK consumers found convenience can lift spend, with younger shoppers most willing to pay for smoother retail journeys.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Global Stories

Gen Z stories

Visa says AI agents may soon negotiate business deals
Digital Transformation

Visa says AI agents may soon negotiate business deals

Many firms are preparing to let software bargain and buy for them, even as consumers remain wary of giving AI free rein over spending.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
AI can inspire travel, but it still can't book it. That's about to change
Digital Transformation

AI can inspire travel, but it still can't book it. That's about to change

Younger travellers are already using AI for planning, but direct bookings still depend on live inventory and real-time data.

By Mike Putman • 11 min read • Last month
Crunchyroll launches on Apple TV app in four markets
Gaming

Crunchyroll launches on Apple TV app in four markets

Viewers in four English-speaking markets can now sign up for nearly 25,000 hours of anime through Apple’s TV app.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Visa launches subscription manager for recurring payments
Crypto

Visa launches subscription manager for recurring payments

North American banks can now let cardholders manage recurring charges in-app, as rising subscription use fuels demand for clearer controls.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Companies grow quieter as polarisation reshapes PR
Risk & Compliance

Companies grow quieter as polarisation reshapes PR

More companies are staying silent on social issues as US polarisation pushes PR teams towards defensive, selective messaging.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
THG Commerce backs Beauty of Joseon’s UK TikTok Shop
Partner Programmes

THG Commerce backs Beauty of Joseon’s UK TikTok Shop

Affiliate creators are driving 68% of early revenue as the skincare brand uses TikTok Shop to win UK shoppers beyond specialist retailers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Gen Z stories

Australians fear identity theft as online fraud rises
Surveillance

Australians fear identity theft as online fraud rises

Fraud is eroding trust in digital services, with 56% of Australians saying they have already suffered online scams or identity theft.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Young Australians drive surge in wellness technology use
Health Technologies

Young Australians drive surge in wellness technology use

Among 18- to 34-year-olds, more than half of Australians have tried wellness tech as red light and blue light devices gain traction.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
TD launches Easy Trade app for novice Canadian investors
Fintech

TD launches Easy Trade app for novice Canadian investors

Novice investors can now start with CAD $1 as TD targets younger Canadians who want simpler, low-cost access to shares and funds.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
2degrees launches Ring Ring to nudge Kiwis to call
Wearables

2degrees launches Ring Ring to nudge Kiwis to call

Nearly six in 10 New Zealanders wish they called someone more often, prompting 2degrees to trial a low-tech nudge to swap scrolling for conversation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Year13 appoints Laura Scott as Australian Managing Director
EduTech

Year13 appoints Laura Scott as Australian Managing Director

The move bolsters Year13’s domestic leadership as the youth engagement company expands into the US and targets 1.6 million school leavers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Bon Charge™ launches recharge sale with AUD $500 off
eCommerce

Bon Charge™ launches recharge sale with AUD $500 off

Shoppers can save almost AUD $500 on red light and infrared devices as demand for at-home wellness tech grows in Australia.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026