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flag UK consumers spent £19M on AI tools in 2025, up 130%, while secondhand shopping hit £210M.

flag In 2025, British consumers significantly increased spending on artificial intelligence, with Monzo data showing a 130% rise in AI platform purchases to £19 million, driven by tools like ChatGPT. flag Second-hand shopping remained popular, reaching £210 million on platforms like Vinted and Depop—13% more than 2024. flag New fashion brands thrived, especially Kim Kardashian’s Skims, which saw £1.8 million in sales, aided by a May launch of a bra with a built-in nipple piercing. flag Celebrity brands Kylie Jenner’s and Hailey Bieber’s also performed well. flag Tesco led grocery spending with £1.7 billion, nearly double Sainsbury’s. flag Bike rentals via Lime totaled £10 million from June to September, and Halloween saw a major spike in London public transit use. flag Monzo launched its “Year in Monzo” feature on December 15, offering users personalized spending insights.

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