The realities of living in a big city are well-documented, with sky-high rents preventing many from saving for a deposit on a house. Start-up Zapier is offering Americans who’ve had enough a $10,000 bonus to get out – but only for future employees who would work remotely.

A lack of affordable housing means that home-ownership is a pipe dream for many young adults. In the UK, Pocket is helping first-time buyers get a foothold in this hostile market, catering to the teachers, health workers and creatives that make a city. But do people really want to live in tiny homes?

Thanks to the instant gratification provided by on-demand services and the expectation that people are always switched on, people are no longer satisfied to have their days, weeks, and months dictated by rigid schedules. More than seeking a work-life balance, those who are making themselves available at all times of the day want to flexibly check in and out of work to maximise lulls for leisure and be more productive when they are on the clock.

Pollution masks may be commonplace in China, but now Westerners are increasingly looking to protect themselves against bad air quality, too. With 73% of Londoners worrying about air pollution, REN Flash Defence Mist is anti-pollution skincare that can ease their concerns when it comes to their skin.