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Incentifi raises GBP £150,000 for wellbeing rewards pilot

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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London wellbeing rewards platform incentifi raises GBP £150,000 pre-seed to run pilot with employers, including Specsavers practices.
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Money now outweighs health as key to UK life satisfaction

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Money has overtaken health, time and relationships as the main driver of life satisfaction in the UK, new research from Intuit shows.
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Gartner maps nine AI-driven work trends CHROs face by 2026

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Gartner warns CHROs must confront nine AI-driven work trends by 2026, from layoffs and culture clashes to digital twins and 'workslop'.
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Scapade predicts travel tech shift in remote work gear

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Scapade forecasts work-from-anywhere going mainstream by 2026, reshaping travel tech, mobile office gear and wellbeing-focused accessories.
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Genie Goals' Life Goals book spotlights eCommerce AI

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Genie Goals' latest Life Goals book showcases 75 eCommerce campaigns, spotlighting AI-driven innovation from global and challenger brands.
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Half of UK adults back social media ban for under-16s

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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Over half of UK adults want under-16s barred from social media, as new polling exposes deep divides over children's online access and safety.
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Series hits 1m iMessage posts as users shun public feeds

Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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iMessage-based social app Series tops 1m posts and 10,000 daily users as young people drift from public feeds to private chats.
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UK founders demand clearer AI rules & digital trust

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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UK founders warn unclear AI rules and weak digital trust threaten competitiveness, as many eye EU markets despite backing Britain to start up.
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Australia under-16 social media ban sparks backlash

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Australia's under-16 social media ban faces mounting criticism amid doubts over age checks, privacy risks and the impact on advertisers.
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Most UK parents back plans to cap kids' social media use

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Two thirds of UK parents back government plans to cap children's social media at two hours a day, new Uswitch research suggests.
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When music and AI make 'Medtech Magic'

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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AI-powered music therapies promise relief for dementia and Parkinson's patients, but tangled licensing rules could stall life-changing apps.
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Trend Micro honours Vantage Markets for cybersecurity innovation

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Trend Micro names Vantage Markets a 2025 Global Customer Awards innovator, spotlighting creative cybersecurity use across sectors worldwide.
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Consulting's hidden workforce problem is bigger than bench time and the autumn budget must address it

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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UK tech consultancies face a hidden workforce crisis as thousands of skilled consultants remain underused, impacting margins and national productivity ahead of the Autumn Budget.
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BT says better workplace tech could cut UK sick leave by 2030

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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UK firms could regain nine sick days per worker by 2030 through upgraded connected technology, boosting productivity in retail, finance and healthcare sectors.
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Carea app launches tracker to prioritise postpartum mothers' needs

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Carea's new Postpartum Mum Tracker app supports new mothers by monitoring physical recovery and mental wellbeing after childbirth, prioritising maternal needs.
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Personos uses AI & psychology to improve workplace empathy

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Personos launches AI-driven platform using personality science to boost empathetic communication and teamwork in workplaces and nonprofits.
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The 'infinite workday' putting workers' psychological safety at risk

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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The 'infinite workday' driven by constant digital interruptions risks workers' psychological safety and productivity, demanding a workplace communication reset.
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JD Sports launches first campaign on revamped Manchester Screen

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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JD Sports launches its first campaign on Manchester Screen's expanded 1,140m² billboard, blending digital and static ads at Salford Quays' Victoria Warehouse.
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Pluxee launches UK app to boost employee savings & wellbeing

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Pluxee unveils a UK app to help employees save up to GBP £1,200 yearly via cashback, salary sacrifice schemes, and wellbeing support in a single platform.
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Students win GBP £17,000 for innovative healthcare tech ideas

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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UK student teams won GBP £17,000 at the ESBF competition for innovative healthcare tech, including medical training simulators and virtual reality phobia treatment.