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The Bottom Line
Lessons learned from a dotcom entrepreneur on the boom and bust of his company, boo.com.
- 1/15/2026
Crossing Continents
The Netherlands is experiencing a housing crisis. Could ten new cities be the answer?
- 1/13/2026
.Gov Careers
Optimising Workflows Across 7 Industries
It’s 2026, and market competition isn’t easing. To thrive and stay ahead of the competition, your projects and teams must be highly efficient. However, it all depends on how well you’ve optimised your workflows. You may reconsider investing time in this optimisation exercise again. However, workflow optimisation is an ongoing, multi-step process that evolves as […]
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- 1/16/2026
How Traveling Helps You Disconnect From Work and Stress
Whether you work full-time or juggle multiple responsibilities at home, travelling offers a vital escape from the constant demands of professional life. Stepping away from your daily routines and regular deadlines could be the fastest route. This vital separation will refresh your headspace, sparking creativity and providing a sense of clarity too. If you’re ready […]
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- 1/16/2026
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
UK Recruiter Feed
Botched insulation scheme was 'doomed to fail', say MPs
Installers should be investigated by the Serious Fraud Office, an influential parliamentary committee has said.
- 1/23/2026
Retired civil servants left in pension limbo
Civil service pension scheme failed to pay some pensions and lump sums after transferring to a new administrator.
- 1/23/2026
Sharp fall in government borrowing in December, figures show
More money than expected was collected through tax and higher National Insurance Contributions, although public sector spending also increased.
- 1/22/2026
Two charged after funeral firm collapse hit 46,000
About 46,000 customers lost thousands of pounds when Safe Hands Plans Ltd collapsed in 2022.
- 1/22/2026
AI ready: The advantages of being a young entrepreneur
The latest generation of entrepreneurs have a head-start with AI but also face familiar challenges.
- 1/23/2026
Decision on Manchester-London 'ghost train' was uninformed, regulator admits
The Office of Road and Rail says it was missing "critical points" when it made a decision.
- 1/21/2026
Trump says 'framework of a future deal' discussed on Greenland as he backs off tariffs threat
At Davos, the US president said he would not use force to take the island and later floated a possible "forever" deal.
- 1/22/2026
Trump credit card plan would be a 'disaster', JP Morgan boss warns
Jamie Dimon said Donald Trump's interest rate cap proposal would restrict Americans' access to credit.
- 1/22/2026
Bezos' Blue Origin announces satellite rival to Musk's Starlink
Blue Origin will be focused on businesses and governments, while Starlink also offers services to individual customers.
- 1/22/2026
Faisal Islam: What it was like inside the room with Donald Trump at Davos
Our economics editor says there was mixed reaction in the room during Trump's Davos speech.
- 1/21/2026
Supreme Court sceptical of Trump firing of Lisa Cook
One conservative justice warned that the White House interpretation of the law could "shatter" Federal Reserve independence.
- 1/21/2026
UK inflation rises for first time in five months - but one-off factors blamed
It is the last set of monthly inflation figures before the next interest rate decision on 5 February.
- 1/21/2026
EU suspends approval of US trade deal
The move follows renewed tensions between the US and EU, as Donald Trump pushes to acquire Greenland.
- 1/21/2026
Next buys shoe chain Russell & Bromley but 33 shops at risk
The ailing shoe seller has found a saviour in Next's £2.5m pound offer.
- 1/21/2026
Ryanair boss thanks Elon Musk for 'boost' in ticket sales after online row
Musk and Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary have called each other "idiots" in recent days, but the airline executive says it's helping lift sales
- 1/21/2026
Driving test cheating soars as candidates turn to Bluetooth headsets and impersonators
Experts blamed persistently long waits for practical tests while the DVSA blamed better detection.
- 1/21/2026
Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial
TikTok, YouTube and Meta remain defendants in the case, which is due to kick off next week.
- 1/21/2026
Air India crash plane had record of safety defects, campaigners claim
Campaigners say they have evidence the plane had previously suffered a series of technical failures, including a fire.
- 1/21/2026
UK homes to get £15bn for solar and green tech to cut energy bills
The government has announced the details of its long-awaited Warm Homes Plan which promises to cut energy bills.
- 1/21/2026
Alleged scam mastermind arrested after being exposed by BBC
Kuong Li featured in a 2023 BBC Eye investigation into alleged scam compounds in South East Asia.
- 1/20/2026
Netflix updates Warner Bros bid to all-cash offer
It is the latest skirmish in the bidding war over Warner Bros Discovery, which is also being pursued by Paramount Skydance.
- 1/20/2026
Wage growth slows as number of people employed falls
Official figures show that the pace of private sector wage growth slowed to the lowest rate in five years.
- 1/20/2026
Toy sellers keep close watch on social media ban
Toys for teenagers and adults have revived the industry, but it could be hit by any ban on social media for under-16s.
- 1/20/2026
Greenland 'will stay Greenland', former Trump adviser declares
Donald Trump's former chief economic adviser said the US president's actions are a negotiating tactic.
- 1/20/2026
UK consulting on bringing in social media ban for under 16s
The government said it expected schools to be "phone-free by default" as a result of the announcement.
- 1/20/2026
Water companies to face regular MOT-style checks in industry shake-up
The government says the industry will have "nowhere to hide", but campaigners say the reforms do not go far enough.
- 1/20/2026
How Slovakia became the world's number one carmaker
The European country is the biggest autos manufacturer relative to the size of its population.
- 1/22/2026
Trump says tiny cars are amazing but will Americans actually buy them?
The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan.
- 1/21/2026
Are 'tech dense' farms the future of farming?
A host of technology is on offer to farmers, promising to raise farming yields and lower food prices.
- 1/20/2026
'The finest in the world': Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland
The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels.
- 1/19/2026
How realistic is India's quest for magnets made of rare earths
India has a $800m plan to make rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese imports - but can it work?
- 1/16/2026
'They are essential': How smoke detectors are evolving
AI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech.
- 1/16/2026
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
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
Free holiday swimming for thousands of children
Wiltshire's scheme is open to all primary and secondary school pupils who receive free school meals.
- 1/21/2026
UK inflation rises for first time in five months - but one-off factors blamed
It is the last set of monthly inflation figures before the next interest rate decision on 5 February.
- 1/21/2026
Why are UK prices still rising?
UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.
- 1/21/2026
Are UK interest rates expected to fall again?
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
- 1/21/2026
Council offers funerals at 'affordable price'
The council says it has launched a new website to promote its own lower-cost funeral options.
- 1/21/2026
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
Are we getting more savvy about our credit scores?
With lenders using credit scores to decide everything from phone contracts to car finance, experts say understanding how it works could make a meaningful difference.
- 1/19/2026
Martin Lewis on why you should check your tax code now
Millions of people could be on the wrong tax code.
- 1/16/2026
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
Recruitment Smarts #1209
A Note from the Editor How are agency recruiters handling interview scheduling today? Hung Lee recently ran a poll with in-house/TA teams and shared the results in Recruiting Brainfood. The responses were more mixed than expected, which got us wondering whether agencies are in a different place. We’ve run a similar poll focused on agency […]
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- 1/21/2026
Tech Roles Top Salary Scale in 2026: New Totaljobs Analysis Reveals the Sectors Where UK Workers Are Earning the Most
If you want to know more about salary surveys in the UK, check out our Salary Survey and Salary Calculator page. The Report UK salary growth is becoming concentrated in high-skill, specialist roles, according to new analysis from Totaljobs. Analysis of over 21.6M job ads across the market found that median advertised pay has risen […]
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- 1/16/2026
Contract vs Perm: The Reality for Recruitment Agencies Today
The big question for many agency owners is: should a recruitment agency focus on contract or permanent recruitment? The truth is, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer. Decisions are driven by strategy and your aspirations to scale – your business plan, your market, the sectors you operate in, and what your clients actually need all play […]
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- 1/15/2026
A Recruiter’s Guide to Smarter Talent Assessment Strategies
Hiring the wrong person costs more than money. It drains team morale, disrupts workflows, and sets projects back by months. Yet many recruiters still rely on gut instinct and polished Curriculum Vitae (CVs) to make decisions that shape entire departments. The best candidates aren’t always the ones who interview well or have the shiniest credentials. […]
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- 1/14/2026
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
‘‘Should I Stay, or Should I Go?” Totaljobs Data Reveals a Workforce Set to Split in 2026 Between Jobseekers and ‘Job-Huggers’
New research from Totaljobs reveals a workforce increasingly split between those preparing to move for better pay and those staying put in search of security. Totaljobs’ Salary and Benefits Report 2026 found that over two-fifths of workers (41%) are either actively looking for a new role, or plan to in 2026, with higher pay (51%) […]
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- 1/12/2026
Immediate Job Market Bounce Back in the Balance as 2026 Begins
A survey of businesses suggests that rising costs from the National Minimum Wage, National Insurance changes and new employment rights puts an immediate job market recovery in the balance. An online survey of employers conducted by Whitestone Insight on behalf of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) straight after the Autumn Budget, suggests a sudden […]
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- 1/8/2026
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