Trending News & Expert Recommendations

Here’s your weekly trend roundup, bringing you the latest business insights, and key developments from across industries.

??? Women in F1

Formula 1, long known for its exclusivity and financial barriers, has historically been tough for women to access. However, change is accelerating. Initiatives like the F1 Academy, W Series, and greater female participation in F4, GB3, and Le Mans are breaking barriers. By addressing funding gaps, biases, and systemic challenges, these efforts are shaping a more inclusive future, cultivating the next generation of female drivers and inspiring greater equity across the sporting world. ?? RevsSportz

Expert Voices

• Ruth Buscombe-Divey, Speaker, F1 Race Strategy Expert and Advocate for Women in STEM
• Susie Wolff, Speaker, VENTURI Formula E Team Principal, Dare To Be Different Founder
• Bernie Collins, Speaker, Former F1 Strategy Engineer and Sky Sports Commentator

? Why 'Should' Doesn’t Belong in 2025

In a recent Forbes article, Nell DeBevoise dives into how the word "should" is holding us back at work, fuelling guilt and stifling creativity. By focusing on what we “want” and aligning actions with personal values, we can unlock authentic leadership, so it’s time to ditch the “shoulds” and lead with purpose. ?? Forbes

Expert Voices

• Sharmadean Reid, Speaker, Leading Entrepreneur And Female Inspirational Speaker
• Tee Twyford, Speaker, Authentic Leadership Coach, Kindness Advocate
• Danny Goldberg, Speaker, Workplace Culture Expert, And Award-Winning Entrepreneur

?? ‘Fin-fluencers’ are in, but can we trust them?

As social media takes over finance, "fin-fluencers" on TikTok and YouTube are shaping how young investors learn about money. While they make complex topics engaging, the risks are real and many lack qualifications and promote risky advice. So we must urge caution, verify credentials, fact-check advice, and build your financial basics before diving in. Social media can open doors but tread carefully to avoid costly mistakes. ?? NY Times

Expert Voices?

• Martin Lewis, Speaker, Money Saving Expert Founder, Entrepreneur, Broadcaster
• Dhashini David, Speaker, Broadcaster, BBC Chief Economics Correspondent, Author And Conference Chair
• Clare Seal, Speaker, Financial Wellbeing Expert, Author, Founder at The Financial Wellbeing Forum

?? DeepSeek’s Disruption

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is shaking up the industry with its new model, DeepSeek-R1. Developed quickly and affordably, R1 rivals OpenAI’s latest tech and champions open-source access. This breakthrough challenges U.S. dominance, highlighting innovation’s potential even under resource constraints. ?? Forbes

Expert Voices

• Stephanie Hare, Speaker, AI and Technology Thought Leader, Ethicist, Author
• Terence Mauri, Speaker, Author, Futurist, AI, Disruption And Leadership Expert
• Miguel Luengo-Oroz, Speaker, Expert in AI for Social Impact and Health

??? WH Smith Considers High Street Sale

WH Smith is considering selling its high street business. The sale includes 500 stores and 5,000 employees, as it focuses on its more profitable travel retail segment. The shift comes after the high street contributed only 15% of profits. Despite overall profit growth, high street earnings remain flat, reflecting broader challenges in traditional retail. ?? Reuters

Expert Voices

• Vinay Parmar, Speaker, Business Transformer, Customer Experience Expert
• Rachel Mathia, Speaker, Learning and Leadership Expert, Fashion Retail
• Daniel Bobroff, Speaker, Founder, Investment Director, Innovator, Retail Technology Expert