In retailing, analysts warn the living wage could accelerate the trend towards automation, such as self-checkouts.

Road pricing would accelerate the trend that has already pushed passenger levels to their highest for 80 years.

It's a move that will accelerate the trend of people ditching a permanent landline and using nothing but their mobile phone.

Experts predict that the cut in tax relief will accelerate the trend for higher earners to seek alternative tax-efficient ways to build up their retirement pots.

The crisis has accelerated the trend as the scientists have turned the dial even further in that direction.