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Too much of a good thing? How hustle culture can become toxic – and its cost to UK businesses

All small business owners need a drive to succeed, but can it go too far? Recent research suggests that hustle culture can have its toxic side – with the potential to hit the bottom line for entrepreneurs and the UK economy

The Guardian - UK

How rental ‘libraries of things’ have become the new way to save money

From baby clothes to popcorn makers, borrowing items rather than buying them is a growing trend

The Guardian - UK

Black Friday set to be ‘busiest ever’ as spending beats last year

Nationwide Building Society said that sales volumes on Friday show people have been making more purchases than this time last year.

The Independent UK

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Social Media Is The Best Way To Judge A Restaurant, Say 41% Of Adults

Food close-ups, décor, and behind-the-scenes footage are the most sought-after content, according to a poll of 2,000 adults.

Zenger

Adults admit they spend more on restaurants just to look good on social media

A recent poll found adults were willing to spend upwards of £30 at restaurants alone if they look good for social media

The Independent UK

Glasgow eateries named 'fastest growing in UK' as locals spend £30 on 'insta-worthy' food

Unsurprisingly, the trend to post meal pics is most prevalent amongst younger audiences, with a quarter (24 per cent) of 18–26-year-olds influenced by peers posting restaurant visits and food.

Glasgow Live

Four in ten Brits use social media to decide if a restaurant is worth visiting

Adults will spend an average of 40 minutes researching a restaurant on social media before booking - with Facebook and Instagram the most popular platforms for doing so

Daily Mirror

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Britons flocked to pubs and bars over bank holiday weekend, figures show

Spending in pubs and bars soared by more than 27% on Saturday and Sunday, compared with the same weekend last year, Barclays found.

The Independent UK

Shoppers queue for three HOURS to bag a Boxing Day bargain in Manchester

Keen customers waited in line from 8am outside the Arndale

Manchester Evening News

Boxing Day sales expected to dip amid cost-of-living crisis

Research found that a growing number of shoppers are expected to turn to reselling sites

Wales Online

Boxing Day spending expected to dip despite hunt for bargains

‘Shoppers still plan to make the most of the deals and discounts on offer’

The Independent UK

Boxing Day spending expected to dip despite search for bargains

Research by Barclaycard Payments found that the average shopper intends to buy £229 worth of items in the post-Christmas sales period.

The Independent UK

Half a million small business employees to get extra 2.5 days annual leave at Christmas

Nearly half of small and medium businesses will host festive parties for their employees this Christmas - as two in five believe this is good for staff retention

Daily Mirror

‘Steady’ Black Friday for retailers despite cost of living crisis and rising prices

High Streets get a welcome boost on global shopping day – but there are protests in Dublin and Belgium

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

UK Black Friday off to muted start amid cost of living crisis

Number of shoppers on high streets up on last year but demand for home deliveries down 5%, say analysts

Daily Mirror

Nearly half of Brits shopping more sustainably amid rising cost of living, study finds

Shoppers are now increasing looking to recycle, reuse, or resell items - with 85% of having rented clothes or jewellery at least once in the last 12 months

The Independent UK

More than half of shoppers ‘have sold purchases on rather than returning them’

Many retailers have reported seeing a drop in returns over the past year, according to Barclaycard Payments.

Wales Online

Barclays customers will soon be able to get cashback without making a purchase

Barclays' Cashback Without Purchase service enables a customer to ask for cashback from a retailer using their debit card, without having to buy anything

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The Independent UK

Cashback without a purchase service being rolled out by Barclays

Customers of any bank with a Visa or Mastercard debit card will be able to withdraw up to £100 per day, without needing to make a purchase.

Insider UK

Scottish SMEs report revenue growth, but brace for turbulent times ahead

Confidence in their own businesses contrasts with pessimism around wider economy

Daily Mirror

Brits 'cutting back on subscriptions and beauty kits' to tackle cost of living crisis

Figures from Barclaycard Payments show spending on monthly subscriptions fell 4.2 per cent between May and June as households tighten their belts

Wales Online

More than a third 'ditch subscriptions' as living costs rise

Entertainment platforms and beauty and grooming kits are among the categories most likely to have been cut back on

The Independent UK

More than a third ‘have ditched at least one subscription as living costs rise’

Some 31% of those cancelling subscriptions cite higher prices as a reason why, according to Barclaycard Payments.

The Guardian - UK

Most small firms fear long-term fallout from UK’s cost of living crisis

Half worry rocketing prices will cut spending, while three in four fear long-term damage to businesses

Insider UK

SMEs revenues in Scotland continue to bounce back

However, 79% are concerned about the rising cost of living, with almost a third worried they may become less competitive

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