Gen Z

Gen Z see a ‘checking in’ text or liking a post on social media as a big sign of care

Gen Z turn to digital signs of care

Gen Z send nearly 600 memes to friends a year

Gen Z have friends they now communicate with exclusively through memes

Cost-of-living squeeze: Two-thirds of Scots using savings to meet daily needs

More than four in ten employees rarely or never reveal when they have used AI at work (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Businesses need to tackle the AI shyness tendency

Brits say they miss classic '80s hairstyles

The 1980s has been crowned Britain’s most standout decade

More than half of Brits often feel they have too many things to keep track of every day

Brits juggle six different tasks, reminders, and responsibilities

The survey found 35 per cent have multiple versions of almost exactly the same picture

Brits take five selfies before landing on one they're happy with

Mollie King explores London street style

Street style inspires Brits more than celebrities, poll finds

29 per cent of Scots are reportedly not on track for even a minimum retirement lifestyle (Picture: John Devlin)

The retirement gap’s a real danger for Gen Z savers

MC Grindah brings Bare Expectations to life

Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations has been given a Gen Z makeover

Why Scotland’s national drink may need its ‘Aperol Spritz moment’ Ben Sutherland

Many are embracing the great outdoors instead of taking to the pubs

Young Brits are swapping boozy nights out for the great outdoors

Campaigners support Skipton Building Society's call for more money emojis

Building society boss calls for new finance emojis

Research revealed that more than half of Gen Z rank illness or pain among their top aging concerns, higher than Boomers.

Ad Feature Gen Z worry more about aging than Boomers, study reveals

Cadbury &More has partnered with social media star, Nella Rose, to launch a ‘Bed Retreating Service'

A third of Gen Z would happily book a day off work to 'bed rot'

Gen Z are also more likely to associate food and drink with relaxation

Gen Z need just 42 minutes to reach a state of relaxation

Half of Gen Z prefer picky dinners over more traditional offerings because they’re quick and easy

Gen Z is redefining traditional eating with ‘picky teas’

Younger consumers are paying almost twice as much as pensioners when buying snacks.

Ad Feature Gen Z hit hardest by corner shop convenience pricing

Malcolm Weir is behind e-commerce venture Generation Mulligan. Picture: Martin Shields

Scots student taps into Gen Z golf aesthetic with used clothing platform

Three stars named in the Forbes '30 Under 30' 2026 list.

Forbes 30 Under 30 2026 List: Here are 10 leading names on the list

Being told off is also ranked on the list

The top 10 most awkward moments in life

Men born when this photograph was taken in the 1950s are much less likely to think women should always obey their husbands than those born in recent years (Picture: George Marks/Retrofile)

Poll about Gen Z men suggests battle of sexes is about to get nasty Susan Dalgety

62 per cent said having a skincare routine helps them to feel more confident.

Three quarters of women are comfortable leaving the house make-up free

66% said it was commonplace, in this current climate, for young people to return home, to save money on rent.

Ad Feature Half of young adults have had to move back in with Mum and Dad

44 per cent said general background noise causes them to lose concentration.

Two thirds of Gen Z office workers can’t work without headphones on

The pair are determined to keep their blossoming friendship alive.

Joe Wilkinson and Joe Marler rekindle their bromance in cheeky ad

46 per cent pf Gen Z just don’t know any other way to find love.

Gen Z begrudge online dating but don’t know how else to meet someone

Almost a third of the people polled reckon your taste buds fully mature as you go through your 20s.

Brits are most adventurous with taste at the age of 26

Almost half of Brits are expected to 'miss out' on Valentine's Day completely this year

One in five Brits admit Valentine’s Day is always an anti-climax

Joanna Page

Making a living from side hustles

83 per cent of Gen Z say they feel more confident investing than they did a year ago.

Twice as many Gen Z are investing than Boomers

Joanna Page

Gavin and Stacey star shares secrets of her ‘side hustles’

27 per cent of Gen Z want to invest their pensions into experiences rather than possessions.

Gen Z dream of a retirement filled with travel and holiday homes

Gen Z are struggling to move out of the family home thanks to the cost of renting or buying a house

Hatching plan for new nest egg

Gen Z women are much more confident in their DIY skills than men of the same age.

Are you a ‘Jack or Jill-of-all-trades’ when it comes to DIY?

The pub is losing the battle to the video gaming universe.

Ad Feature Gen Z men are ditching bars for gaming with friends

Subway are giving away sauce bottle shaped festive baubles inspired by its most popular sauces - Chipotle Southwest, Sweet Onion, and Honey Mustard.

Wacky condiments are making their way onto Gen Z’s Christmas dinners

Younger shoppers are more prone to impulse purchase regret.

Almost 4 in 10 people admit to Black Friday regret from impulse buys

Gen Z love the street's independent cafes, bookshops and array of charity shops

Edinburgh streets named among best in UK for independent shops

20 per cent of Gen Z and Millennials reckon handing over an unwrapped gift is perfectly acceptable.

1 in 6 adults see nothing wrong with giving Xmas presents unwrapped

Three quarters of people polled believe early attachment is very important for the long-term relationship with their pet.

More than a quarter of pet parents book time off to bond with new pets

Saving for a child's future

Mutual urges helping hands for Junior ISAs
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The Scots phrase hurkle-durkle is being reawakened on social media after 150 years of obsolescence.

Gen Z reawakening hurkle-durkle from 150 year slumber

Fashion and beauty expert Julie Bayley has had a sneak peek at the line-up of festive gifts at Boots

Boots launches 56 new brands for Christmas - prices start under £10

According to a poll of 2,000 Brits, 86 per cent of Gen Z and 72 per cent of Millennials say work trips are a chance to upgrade their lifestyles

Young professionals see business travel as a lifestyle upgrade

Helping Gen Z to get ahead

City dwellers spend 10 minutes longer outside than those in suburban areas

City dwellers spend longer outside than those who live in villages

45 per cent of Brits believe they spend more time talking to people digitally than they do in person

Gen Z most often experience feelings of loneliness, study reveals

Too many people not saving into a pension

An alarming number of Scots not saving enough into pensions

Composer Dr Natalie Hyacinth creates an original music track with Galaxy chocolate

This song makes chocolate taste better, according to research

Predictable Brits order the same takeaway or restaurant meal

1 in 3 Brits order the same dish every time they eat out

The world’s best cities for Gen Z to live in have been named by Time Out magazine

Scots city ranked among ‘best places in the world for 20-somethings’

Brits are becoming more confident when it comes to investing.

Brits grow confident about investing but cautious with their choices

Boomers twice as likely as Gen Z to turn to tea for their hydration needs

More than 2.5 million Brits can’t remember their last glass of water

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