There are now 69 million contactless cards circulating in the UK. More money was spent via contactless between January and June 2015 than in the whole of 2014. As a result, the payment limit is being increased from £20 to £30, allowing for more items to be purchased with a tap.

Do Gen X really only dream of discounts? Do they actually give a damn about ‘organic’? And what does snacking look like when you’re old enough to know better? Canvas8 sat down with British men and women between the ages of 35 and 49 to find out how and what they really like to eat and drink.

The UK’s supermarkets are at war. With each chain jostling for space in a market predicted to be worth £203 billion by 2019, Waitrose’s Pick Your Own Offers scheme aims to grow the brand’s share with customisable discounts. But is it enough to win the battle for supermarket loyalty?

High streets are full of shoppers clutching bags-for-life, while coffee shops bristle with eco warriors discussing their low carbon footprints. But at a time when so many boast about their ethical lifestyles, why is Britain going nuts about paying 5p to help save the planet?