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Santander has issued a warning about the risks posed by fake AI-generated social media adverts that could scam unsuspecting shoppers in the lead up to Christmas. The bank has created 10 fake AI social media adverts to show just how realistic the fake adverts can be, whilst helping Brits spot the tell-tale signs.

New data from Santander reveals that older first-time buyers are taking an ever-growing share of the market, with one in five (22%) first-time buyers (FTBs) in 2025 aged over 40, up from 18% in 2024.

Santander’s Autumn 2025 Trade Barometer reveals over half (54%) of businesses with supply chain dependencies in China are actively moving away or planning to diversify, as risks increase.