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What to Do If You’re Failing A-Level Maths
Failing A-Level Maths can feel overwhelming, especially if you had clear plans for university or your future career. It’s normal to feel disappointed, anxious or unsure about what to do next. However, many students experience this setback and still go on to succeed through alternative routes, resits or new opportunities. This situation does not define […]
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- 12/22/2025
Turning PTO and Flexibility from Employee Perks into Strategic Business Assets
When companies are considering employee compensation packages, most will focus on building out competitive starting salaries and traditional benefits offerings. While these are absolutely fantastic starting points, many times modern employees value flexibility as an important deciding factor when choosing an employer and sticking it out for the long haul. Successful businesses don’t just view […]
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- 12/19/2025
Why Interview Coaches Recommend Resume Tailoring Tools as a Core Job Search Strategy in 2025
Interview coaches see the job market from a unique vantage point. Every week, they work with capable professionals who are confident in conversation, prepared for interview questions, and clear about their career goals. Yet many of these same candidates struggle to get interviews in the first place. The issue is rarely a lack of skill […]
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- 12/19/2025
A Smart Starting Point: Why Two-Piece Sets Work for Women New to the Office
Entering a professional setting for the first time is at once exciting and overwhelming, which is especially true of which suit to put on. For women just breaking into the corporate world, daily outfit choices bring stress, uncertainty, and the fear of not looking ‘major enough.’ This is where two-piece sets prove to be the […]
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- 12/19/2025
Interview Tips for Landing Your First Crypto Job
Interview Tips for Landing Your First Crypto Job Entering the crypto world can feel huge at first. The industry grows fast, changes fast and rewards people who move with intention. Good interviews are still the main door into real opportunities, so strong preparation matters. This guide looks at clear and practical ways to improve your […]
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- 12/16/2025
How the Travel Industry Is Changing — and What It Means for Modern Travel Agents
The travel industry is in the middle of one of the most significant transformations it has ever seen. Technology, shifting traveler expectations, and global awareness are reshaping how people plan, book, and experience travel. While some predicted that online platforms would make travel agents obsolete, the opposite has proven true. The role of the modern […]
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- 12/16/2025
Building an Employer Brand That Naturally Attracts Top Talent
Strong employer branding is a strategic necessity in today’s competitive hiring landscape, as UK businesses navigate a cooling economy marked by high employment costs and skills shortages. Attracting high-quality applicants requires more than a well-written job advert. Candidates now scrutinise how organisations treat their people and support long-term career development. A credible employer brand helps […]
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- 12/12/2025
Small Daily Habits That Help Women Feel More Empowered at Work
In an era where confidence, presence, and mental well-being matter more than ever, small everyday habits can make a meaningful difference, particularly for women navigating the modern workplace. These aren’t sweeping career moves, but simple, repeatable actions that build momentum over time. Start the Day with Intention and Confidence How you begin the morning can […]
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- 12/8/2025
Building a high-performance team that scales with your business
For UK businesses heading into 2026, building a high-performance team isn’t just a competitive advantage; it’s essential for sustainable growth. As markets shift, technology accelerates, and workplace expectations evolve, companies need teams that can adapt, innovate and grow alongside the business. A scalable team is one that operates effectively today while remaining flexible enough to […]
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- 12/8/2025
Interior Design Trends That Will Influence Small Businesses in 2026
As UK small businesses continue to adapt to new customer expectations and a growing emphasis on comfort and sustainability, interior design is becoming a core part of brand strategy. Our forward-looking 2026 guide explores the key trends shaping how cafés, boutiques, salons, co-working hubs, and studios can create spaces that feel modern and functional – […]
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- 12/8/2025
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Reeves doesn't rule out wider business rates support across hospitality
Chancellor says support for pubs is on its way and leaves the door open for further tweaks to business rates changes
- 1/14/2026
California investigates Grok over AI deepfakes
The state attorney general urges xAI to take action over the "shocking" material as Musk denies the allegations.
- 1/14/2026
Why the Northern Powerhouse Rail plan will really go ahead this time
Faisal Islam says the Labour argues the difference in its plans this time is that the planning has come first.
- 1/14/2026
TGI Fridays closes 16 UK stores, with 456 job losses
The UK restaurant chain's remaining 33 restaurants will stay open after a rescue deal was reached.
- 1/14/2026
No 10 welcomes reports X is addressing Grok deepfakes
The use of the AI tool to digitally undress women has sparked a backlash as well as intervention from the government and regulator.
- 1/14/2026
Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big?
Huge data centres are being built to handle AI computing but some experts say they aren't necessary.
- 1/14/2026
Reeves vows rail plan will go ahead, despite cynicism
The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield.
- 1/14/2026
China announces record $1tn trade surplus despite Trump tariffs
Beijing reported the largest-ever trade surplus at $1.19tn as China diversified its trade.
- 1/14/2026
Saks files for bankruptcy. What went wrong at the luxury retailer?
Saks Global, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, leaving questions about the luxury retailer's future.
- 1/14/2026
UK secures record supply of offshore wind projects
The government says the projects will bring down bills but the Conservatives say it is locking in high wind prices.
- 1/14/2026
US approves sale of Nvidia's advanced AI chips to China
Nvidia has been caught in a tug-of-war between the US and China as the countries compete for AI dominance.
- 1/14/2026
Government drops plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK
There will still be digital checks on those starting a new job, but people will not need to hold a digital ID.
- 1/14/2026
New Birmingham-Manchester rail link to be proposed
Previous plans for a high-speed rail line between the cities were scrapped by Rishi Sunak's government.
- 1/13/2026
Income tax changes and mansion tax on £1m homes in Scottish Budget
Finance Secretary Shona Robison unveils the government's tax and spending plans for the coming financial year.
- 1/13/2026
World central bank chiefs 'stand in solidarity' with US Fed chair Powell
Eleven central banks have backed Jerome Powell after the US launched a criminal investigation into the US Fed.
- 1/13/2026
Which countries do business with Iran and what could US tariffs mean?
Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran after its deadly crackdown on anti-government protests.
- 1/13/2026
Monzo bank says issue affecting its mobile app resolved
A Monzo spokesperson said it had activated a back-up banking service after identifying issues affecting its app.
- 1/13/2026
Lidl to open 19 stores and create up to 640 jobs
The discount retailer says it is also investing about £43m in revamping more than 70 UK shops.
- 1/13/2026
Trump briefed on military and covert options for Iran, sources say
The US president also imposes a 25% tariff on countries that "do business" with Tehran, while Iran's foreign minister says his country is "ready for war".
- 1/13/2026
X could 'lose right to self regulate', says Starmer
It is currently illegal to share deepfakes, but the law against creating them has not yet come into force.
- 1/13/2026
Trump warns of 'mess' ahead of legal ruling on tariffs
The Supreme Court's decision on Trump's trade strategy could come as soon as Wednesday.
- 1/12/2026
UK set for a 'booming' mortgage market, say analysts
Competition among lenders in the UK suggests that rates could be cut in the coming weeks.
- 1/12/2026
Faisal Islam: Trump faces extraordinary moment in spat with Fed chair
Jerome Powell's public response to a DoJ investigation could be a seismic moment for Donald Trump's presidency.
- 1/12/2026
Former Fed chairs condemn criminal investigation into Jerome Powell
Three former heads of the central bank say the probe seeks to undermine the Fed's independence and "has no place" in the US.
- 1/12/2026
Heineken boss steps down as beer sales slow
The move to low and no-alcohol has led to falling sales at the brewing giant.
- 1/12/2026
Trump plan to cap credit card costs hits bank shares
The US president has called for interest rates on credit cards to be capped at 10% for one year.
- 1/12/2026
US justice department opens criminal probe into Fed chair
Jerome Powell said he believed the investigation was due to Donald Trump's anger over the Fed's refusal to cut interest rates.
- 1/12/2026
Why are more bosses sharing the top job?
More bosses are sharing the top job giving them more time for family and breaks.
- 1/13/2026
Why luxury carmakers are now building glitzy skyscrapers
Bugatti is the latest auto firm to construct an opulent apartment building for the super rich.
- 1/12/2026
'I had no electricity for six months': US families struggle with soaring energy prices
Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt.
- 1/11/2026
Excel: The software that's hard to quit
Companies are trying to wean staff off Excel spreadsheets to centralise control of their data.
- 1/9/2026
How tariff disruption will continue reshaping the global economy in 2026
Trump's import levies are still changing the patterns of international trade.
- 1/8/2026
How the new road safety measures could affect you
The government is proposing lowering alcohol limits for drivers and regular eye tests for older motorists.
- 1/7/2026
How the defence sector is battling a skills crisis
Attracting younger workers into the defence industry can be challenging.
- 1/2/2026
Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness
The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends.
- 12/30/2025
The showers and baths keeping data centre tech cool
Finding greener ways to keep giant new data centres cool is a challenge.
- 12/23/2025
Why Croatia's capital wants to hold Europe's best Christmas market
The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists.
- 12/22/2025
Will tech trump tradition at bakers and biscuit makers?
Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles.
- 12/19/2025
Should more be done to tackle 'ghost jobs', vacancies that don't exist?
Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed.
- 12/18/2025
Why this month's inflation figure may be good news for you
The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials.
- 12/17/2025
Meet the biggest heat pumps in the world
Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.
- 12/16/2025
Shop for small businesses shuts after low sales
The businesses' co-owner says it is because of a lack of sales and high overheads.
- 1/14/2026
Charity shortlisted after helping keep homes warm
Severn Wye has been shortlisted for the Health Service Journal Partnership Award.
- 1/13/2026
'I volunteer at the baby bank that helped me'
The Family Matters charity in Weymouth works to help parents with babies and children of pre school age.
- 1/13/2026
Library runs coffee mornings to tackle isolation
The sessions are an opportunity for people to connect but also for people who do not wish to chat.
- 1/12/2026
UK set for a 'booming' mortgage market, say analysts
Competition among lenders in the UK suggests that rates could be cut in the coming weeks.
- 1/12/2026
The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?
- 1/11/2026
Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.
- 11/29/2025
Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?
Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"
- 11/25/2025
The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis
Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?
- 11/21/2025
The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why
- 10/22/2025
Martin Lewis on 'the most dangerous form of mainstream debt in the UK'
Martin Lewis explains how building up overdraft debt compares to credit card debt.
- 1/9/2026
What does TikTok's deal mean for America's users?
The BBC's Asia business correspondent says it is still unclear what sort of experience TikTok users in the US will get.
- 12/19/2025
Recruitment Smarts #1208
A Note from the Editor Shape the AI in Recruitment Benchmarks for 2026 Take a 5-minute survey and be first to get Access Recruitment’s 2026 AI Outlook. Most recruitment agencies say they’ve adopted AI. Far fewer can say whether it’s actually delivering value. The 2026 AI in Recruitment Outlook Report will show what’s driving success and the reality gap between AI […]
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- 1/14/2026
The £100k Growth Question for Recruiters Series
Our last blog series, The 2026 Playbook: What Recruiters Need to Do Differently, struck a chord with recruiters everywhere. It brought together voices from across the industry, experts in tech, training, marketing, people, client strategy, and more, all sharing one goal: to help recruitment agencies understand what needs to change to thrive in 2026. In […]
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- 1/13/2026
Recruitment Smarts #1207
A Note from the Editor We plan to spend time this year giving our UK Recruiter Supplier Directory some serious attention, making it more comprehensive and useful than ever. The directory is an online hub of trusted suppliers to the recruitment industry, covering everything from Job Boards and Financial Services to Software Developers and specialist […]
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- 1/7/2026
Recruitment Smarts #1206
A Note from the Editor Well… here we are. The final UK Recruiter newsletter of the year. If this year has felt like it flew by and dragged on at the same time, you’re not alone. It’s been a year of shifting markets, evolving candidate expectations, and no shortage of “well, that’s new” moments for […]
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- 12/17/2025
How Traditional Recruiters Are Catching Up with Crypto Jobs
The world of recruiting is finally catching up with crypto. For years, most recruiters dismissed blockchain as a passing trend. Now, with Web3 companies scaling fast and investment flowing back into the space, traditional recruiters are racing to understand and serve this booming job market. For everyone interested in landing remote crypto jobs, this evolution […]
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- 12/15/2025
Recruitment Smarts #1205
A Note from the Editor Pretty much every week Louise hosts Recruitment Smarts Live over on Crowdcast. Here’s a little snapshot of some of the content you might have missed, and can watch on replay: Just last week she talked with Peter Felix from Sonovate about Funding US Expansion: A Strategic Briefing for UK Recruitment Leaders. […]
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- 12/9/2025
5 Effective Ways to Enhance Recruitment with Technology
Technology has completely flipped the script on how we find and hire talent, and frankly, if you’re not keeping up, you’re falling behind. Gone are the days when posting a job ad in the newspaper would bring in dozens of qualified candidates. Now? We’re dealing with talent shortages, remote work complications, and candidates who expect […]
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- 12/8/2025
Recruitment Smarts #1204
A Note from the Editor If you’ve ever felt that recruitment still suffers from outdated stereotypes and siloed thinking, the JobAdder Breakfast Club offers something different. It’s a series of three-hour, no-fluff in-person workshops around the country designed to equip agencies, whether large or boutique, with actionable tools: a bite-size AI implementation plan, a revenue-ops […]
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- 12/2/2025
Navigating 2026: What High-Performing Agencies Are Doing Now
The past few years have shown that waiting for the “right moment” to scale is rarely a winning strategy. Recruitment has been operating under sustained pressure, and as we move into 2026, that reality isn’t changing quickly. Competition is intensifying, margins are tighter, and clients are more cautious than ever. Yet, within this challenging environment, […]
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- 12/1/2025
REC Awards 2025
REC Awards 2025 showcased the best of recruitment in a demanding year for the sector Recruiters who went above and beyond in a challenging year for the sector and economy were celebrated at the REC Awards 2025, held last night (Thursday). This included firms which have helped career returners into jobs, the homeless get ready […]
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- 11/28/2025