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World’s first “human charging point” unveiled in Canary Wharf

The world’s first human charging point is set to be unveiled today giving workers a much-needed boost during the mid-afternoon slump.

The kiosks will be launched next to Canary Wharf tube station and will open for just one minute at 2:58pm – the time Brits need it the most.

Each Human Charging Point will contain headphones to give you the chance to take one minute out of your day before heading back to work.

According to research conducted to coincide with the launch 85 per cent of Londoners say they face a lull in the afternoon – and more than one-in-four say that chocolate is what helps to get them through the afternoon lull.

As such free bars of Cadbury Boost will be given away and visitors will also be ‘supercharged’ with wisdom from Capital FM’s Roman Kemp.

Kemp said: “I have to get up ridiculously early for my radio show, so I know more about the afternoon lull more than the average person.

“And Cadbury Boost is the perfect way to make the most out of your afternoon.

“If you are facing the lull then get yourself down to the Cadbury charging points at Canary Wharf for a much needed boost.”

Richard Weisinger, Senior Brand Manager at Mondelēz International, said: “Most of us experience the afternoon lull, which is the time of the day we could do with a boost the most.

“We know people want to feel re-energised – physically or emotionally – so we wanted to do something to help them take on the rest of their day.

“We’re looking forward to seeing Londoners come down for some much needed boost-time, and to try our new Boost + Protein.”

Jack Peat

Jack is a business and economics journalist and the founder of The London Economic (TLE). He has contributed articles to VICE, Huffington Post and Independent and is a published author. Jack read History at the University of Wales, Bangor and has a Masters in Journalism from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

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