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Two-Thirds of UK Workers Use AI β€” but Half Say It Saves Them No Time, Deloitte Finds
Productivity

Two-Thirds of UK Workers Use AI β€” but Half Say It Saves Them No Time, Deloitte Finds

Deloitte's 25,000-worker survey reveals a workforce paying Β£1 billion of its own money for AI tools, using many in secret, and still waiting for real productivity gains.

Meridian Newsroom30 Sept 20266 min read
How to Shop with Meta's Muse AI Agent: Letting an AI Buy for You, Safely
How-To

How to Shop with Meta's Muse AI Agent: Letting an AI Buy for You, Safely

Meta's Muse can now check out with Shop Pay on Shopify stores. Here's how to set it up, what it can buy, and how to keep control of your money.

Meridian Newsroom30 Sept 20266 min read
September's Global Rate U-Turn, Explained: Why Central Banks Are Raising Interest Rates Again
Explainers

September's Global Rate U-Turn, Explained: Why Central Banks Are Raising Interest Rates Again

From the Fed's first hike in three years to Australia's fourth increase of 2026, central banks are reversing course. Here's what changed, why inflation is back, and what it means for your money.

Meridian Newsroom30 Sept 20266 min read
AirPods Pro 3 vs Sony WF-1000XM6 vs Galaxy Buds4 Pro: The 2026 Earbuds Crown
Comparisons

AirPods Pro 3 vs Sony WF-1000XM6 vs Galaxy Buds4 Pro: The 2026 Earbuds Crown

Hearing health vs live translation vs platform-agnostic sound: the three flagship earbuds of 2026 no longer compete on audio alone. We break down which pair deserves your ears β€” and when to save money instead.

Meridian Newsroom29 Sept 20266 min read
Netflix vs Disney+ vs Max: Which Streaming Service Is Worth It After the 2026 Price Hikes?
Comparisons

Netflix vs Disney+ vs Max: Which Streaming Service Is Worth It After the 2026 Price Hikes?

Eight ad-free services now cost $139 a month in the US β€” barely less than inflation-adjusted cable. We compare Netflix, Disney+ and Max on price, content and value, plus the playbook for paying less.

Meridian Newsroom29 Sept 20266 min read
iPhone 18 Pro vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: September 2026's Defining Flagship Face-Off
Comparisons

iPhone 18 Pro vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: September 2026's Defining Flagship Face-Off

Apple's 2nm A20 Pro and variable-aperture camera meet Samsung's 200MP sensor, S Pen and Privacy Display. We weigh the two flagships on everything that actually matters β€” without the launch-event hype.

Meridian Newsroom29 Sept 20266 min read
Personal Finance

The 50/30/20 Budget, Explained: A Simple System That Actually Works

Fifty percent for needs, thirty for wants, twenty for savings. The 50/30/20 budget has survived for two decades because it is simple enough to actually follow.

Sarah Mitchell26 Sept 20265 min read