Over two-fifths of marriages in the UK end in divorce, often incurring significant emotional and financial costs over a months-long process. But a growing number of couples are looking for quick, civilised separations rather than elongated legal disputes – and the Amicable app offers just that.

Divorce used to be a dirty word, but with almost half of marriages now ending this way, attitudes are adjusting. Increasingly, people are looking for a ritual to mark the end of married life, and however they want to usher in their new singledom, Divorce Party Planner is on hand to help.

Looking for love online can be a minefield at the best of times, but it’s proving especially difficult for single 50- and 60-somethings who may not feel as comfortable on the platforms used by younger generations. How does Boomer-focused app Lumen address this cohort’s dating needs?

Jewellery has long been a desirable marker of affluence, but as wallets tighten, and symbols of wealth become more subtle, fewer people are buying it. The growth of the demi-fine jewellery sector shows that there is still a want from people to decorate themselves uniquely – if the price is right.