Streaming music market stalls as price hikes loom

After years of rapid expansion, the UK music streaming market is showing signs of stagnation, according to MIDiA Research. While 32.4 million people, nearly half the UK population, subscribe to services like Spotify and Apple Music, new subscriber growth has slowed significantly. In 2024, growth was only 4%, down from 9% in 2020. This slowdown…

UK retail sales defy economic gloom, Parcelhero reports

Contrary to analysts' and consumers' predictions, UK retail spending increased slightly in February, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Home delivery expert Parcelhero reports a 1% increase in sales volumes compared to January, indicating a resilient consumer base despite economic uncertainties. And while there have been widespread concerns about a spending…