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Anthropic heads for lower than expected $1.3 trillion valuation in stock market debut
The AI company behind the Claude chatbot will offer its shares at between $70 and $78.
- 11/10/2026
Sales of tinned food and bottled water jump after 'Be Ready' campaign launch
Sales of essential goods such as hand sanitiser soar after the government called on households to be prepared for emergencies.
- 11/10/2026
Trump says FBI investigating Nvidia boss's affair with alleged Chinese spy
The US president said he spoke with Jensen Huang on Monday and asked him about the affair with the alleged spy.
- 11/10/2026
US inflation higher than expected in October - here's what is happening with prices
Prices rose by 0.4% over the month, driven by increases in shelter, food and energy costs.
- 11/10/2026
Kim Kardashian's Skims offers refunds for $148 advent calendar after backlash
The contents of the calendar, including hair clips and keychains, have been widely criticised on social media.
- 11/10/2026
I took Vinted to court to get my money back
The BBC hears from Vinted sellers who describe difficulties accessing money held in their online wallets.
- 11/10/2026
Faisal Islam: What the boss of US tech giant Nvidia told me about China and national security
Huang, who is now being investigated over an affair with an alleged Chinese spy, is far more important to the future of the world order than other tech bosses.
- 11/10/2026
The superpower battle over energy – and what it means for your bills
A tug-of-war between China and the US could have a big impact on energy costs, but who will win?
- 11/10/2026
How a civil servant got away with juggling five jobs for so long
Kashim Chowdhury has been convicted of fraud after pocketing £284,000 of taxpayers' money over three years.
- 11/9/2026
Nvidia shares tumble over investigation into Huang's affair with alleged Chinese spy
The share price dropped wiped hundreds of billions of dollars from the value of Nvidia.
- 11/9/2026
Zoe Kleinman: Nvidia CEO's affair will cause ripples across US and beyond
Jensen Huang is being investigated by his own company over an extramarital affair with a woman alleged to be a Chinese spy.
- 11/9/2026
Californians reject wealth tax for billionaires
Proposition 40 targeted Californian billionaires with a 5% tax on their total wealth, including assets such as shares as well as income.
- 11/10/2026
Australia considers criminal penalties for rogue AI in wake of OpenAI hack
AI safety regulator will also be created after a rogue OpenAI agent hacked government websites.
- 11/10/2026
Civil servant who secretly held five jobs found guilty of fraud
Kashim Chowdhury had secretly held multiple public sector jobs on full-time salaries.
- 11/10/2026
Poundland unable to buy new stock as fears over collapse grow
The discount chain is continuing to edge towards collapse and is said to be "running on fumes", according to one insider.
- 11/9/2026
Qantas to outsource 850 local jobs with most roles moving to India
The Australian airline said the move was aimed at modernising its IT systems and noted the impact of AI.
- 11/10/2026
What we know so far about Jensen Huang's affair with suspected Chinese spy
The billionaire tech executive finds himself mired in a personal and national security scandal.
- 11/9/2026
Doing these things now will help you save money at Christmas
Small decisions made now can make a big difference to your festive finances, charities say, so here are some tips.
- 11/9/2026
What do we know about Nvidia CEO’s affair with a suspected Chinese spy?
Adoration for the US tech giant’s CEO Jensen Huang has been labelled “Jensanity”, but can his reputation survive the news of his affair?
- 11/9/2026
Government's EV targets expected to be reduced this week
New petrol or diesel cars are due to be phased out by 2030 and by 2035 all new cars must be zero emission.
- 11/9/2026
The engine parts that 'fight the laws of the universe'
Investment has surged into the making of jet turbine blades - an extremely difficult component to make.
- 11/6/2026
Graduates are managing AI - but are they learning much else?
Graduates are spending more time managing AI, but are they missing out on other work experience?
- 11/4/2026
How video game remakes tap the power of nostalgia
Video games are good at triggering nostalgia, a key reason why classic games keep getting remade.
- 10/30/2026
'I live with a ghost' - inside the haunted homes attracting bargain hunters
Properties where someone has died in tragic circumstances can have big reductions in price.
- 10/29/2026
'An annoying buzz': The search for stealthier drones
As drone deliveries become more commonplace, their makers are looking for ways to make them quieter.
- 10/28/2026
The Indian workers filming their work to train AI
Indian workers are being paid to film themselves at work and the footage is used to train AI.
- 10/23/2026
The grads ditching the UK for a fresh start abroad
With graduate jobs hard to come by, more young adults are reported to be considering emigrating.
- 10/21/2026
The tech helping crack decades-old cold cases
Investigative genetic genealogy can help hunt down criminals but raises worries over privacy.
- 10/20/2026
Living with a stink? Technology might help
Smells from rubbish dumps and industrial facilities are being more carefully monitored.
- 10/15/2026
As Christmas rush looms, how do China-made toys find their way to the US?
With the festive season on the horizon, we trace toys from factories in China to US shelves.
- 10/14/2026
How long will humans be needed for translation?
AI dominates the translation business, but for high-stakes work, humans are still needed.
- 10/13/2026
Why are more roofs not made of solar tiles?
Solar tiles were touted as an attractive alternative to solar panels - why have they not taken off?
- 10/8/2026
How oil-rich Alberta's economy might fare if it broke away from Canada
Albertans vote this month on staying in Canada or moving ahead to a binding independence referendum.
- 10/7/2026
Rainmakers: The drones used to seed clouds
Cloud seeding is gaining attention as countries look to boost rainfall - will drones help?
- 10/7/2026
The AI telling farmers when to harvest
Will farmers want AI tools to help judge when to pick fruit, or is their own intuition enough?
- 9/30/2026
Some pupils 'struggling just to get a hot meal'
Students speak out as school dinner prices are set to increase for the second time in a year.
- 11/10/2026
Thousands of 'off-grid' homes eligible for £250 to help with heating bills
Households dependent on either heating oil or LPG and are eligible for reduced council tax will benefit.
- 11/10/2026
US inflation higher than expected in October - here's what is happening with prices
Prices rose by 0.4% over the month, driven by increases in shelter, food and energy costs.
- 11/10/2026
New regulation for heating oil market, but no price controls
The Competition and Markets Authority has investigated the heating oil market in Northern Ireland and other parts of the UK.
- 11/10/2026
Holiday hunger bill to face final Stormont hurdle
The new law would would help poorer families with food costs during school holidays.
- 11/10/2026
My hometown shows that high streets have to change or die
Aberdeen is launching an ambitious bid to revive its struggling centre. Could it offer lessons for other high streets?
- 9/27/2026
Europe's car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?
Auto executives across Europe hope rearmament can help them flex their industrial muscles once more.
- 9/25/2026
Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption
Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?
- 9/5/2026
Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?
- 7/22/2026
Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older
- 6/30/2026
The facial recognition technology stopping shoplifters
Business correspondent Emma Simpson tries out Sainsbury's facial recognition technology.
- 11/9/2026
Ipswich Town's new club shop 'here to stay'
Fans and players are delighted at the new "activation space" in the town centre.
- 11/7/2026
.Gov Careers
The Role of Mock Interviews in Improving Interview Performance and Confidence
A job interview is where a CV finally gets a voice. Employers use it to weigh up a candidate’s skills, experience, communication style and fit for the role. Knowing the subject and having the right background still isn’t always enough, though. Plenty of capable people freeze when a tricky question lands, or ramble when nerves […]
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- 11/10/2026
Can Past Workplace Incidents Impact Your Next Role?
A past workplace incident may come up during recruitment, especially if it led to a long absence, a lasting health condition or a formal investigation. It doesn’t automatically prevent you from securing another role. Employers usually want to understand whether you can perform the work safely and reliably. Prepare a brief, factual account before your […]
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- 11/9/2026
How Recruitment and Consulting Firms Can Manage Administrative Workloads More Efficiently
The recruiter has three interviews to rearrange before noon. A consultant needs the latest client presentation, except the approved version is buried somewhere in a chat thread. Then an invoice shows up with the wrong project code attached. None of this needs a bold new strategy. It just quietly eats time clients are actually paying […]
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- 11/6/2026
6 Best HR Training Providers in Canada (2026)
Most Canadian managers do not plan to become the HR department. One day they are running operations or a small team, and the next they are handling a difficult hiring decision, an overdue performance conversation, or a staff conflict affecting morale. Without a dedicated HR person to call, every choice feels higher stakes. Turnover, disengagement, […]
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- 11/5/2026
How to Prepare for a Bank or Agency Nursing Interview: What Candidates Need to Know
More nurses and clinicians are choosing flexible work. Bank shifts, agency placements and per-shift contracts offer control over your calendar that a fixed rota rarely does. But almost all interview advice assumes you’re applying for a permanent ward post. Flexible roles are screened differently. The questions are sharper on availability, paperwork and how quickly you […]
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- 10/30/2026
Explaining A Career Break or a Return to Study on Your CV
Why a blank space needs a clear name The delete key gets quite a workout when we reach a career break on our CV. We type a line, soften it, then cut it back again. Soon, six months of hard work reads like six months of doubt. Yet the dates are rarely the whole story. […]
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- 10/29/2026
7 Best Christmas Party Venues in Norwich and 4 Recommended platforms to book them (2026)
Key Takeaways ChristmasVenues is the best overall platform for booking Norwich Christmas parties, thanks to commission-free, direct-to-venue enquiries and 16 venues within 15 miles of the city. Shared Christmas party nights in Norwich run from about £30pp to £75pp in 2026, depending on the venue and whether a live band is included. The busiest nights […]
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- 10/28/2026
Workplace Habits That Can Quietly Damage Your Professional Reputation
Most people don’t deliberately set out to damage their professional reputation. In fact, many employees work hard, meet their deadlines and maintain positive relationships with colleagues without realising that certain everyday behaviours might be working against them. Professional reputations rarely change overnight. Hundreds of small interactions shape them, from how you respond to feedback to […]
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- 10/22/2026
When Climbing the Financial Ladder Stops Making Sense
A promotion can look like progress while leaving you with less control over your time, income and professional direction. This is common in financial services, where each step up may bring a better title alongside larger targets, more management duties and less contact with clients. At some point, the next rung may no longer support […]
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- 10/21/2026
Choosing the Best Aesthetic Training for London UK
It can be easy to think of an aesthetic treatment as straightforward. The finished result may appear in a matter of minutes, but the knowledge to deliver that result involves more than just knowing the steps. It covers consultation, anatomy, hygiene, contraindications, product handling and communication. This means choosing a training course is about more […]
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- 10/20/2026
UK Recruiter Feed
Celebrating Recruitment Excellence: Highlights from the REC Awards 2026
The recruitment industry’s brightest talent gathered last night for the REC Awards 2026, a celebration of the people, businesses and initiatives raising standards across the sector. Hosted by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), the annual awards recognise innovation, resilience and excellence within an industry that contributes £40 billion to the UK economy. This year’s […]
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- 11/9/2026
Why I’d Break the Rule of Waiting Until Probation Ends to Review a New Consultant
This post by Crystel Robbins Rynne, CEO at HRLocker, is part of our blog series, “The Recruitment Rule I’d Break”. The general rule in agency recruitment is that you wait until the end of probation to properly review someone. They join, get a desk and a set of targets, but the real conversation about how they’re […]
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- 11/6/2026
Recruitment Smarts #1248
From the Editor The NORA Recruiting Technologies Conference returns on 18 November, bringing together recruitment and talent acquisition leaders for an afternoon of insight, innovation and discussion. Later that evening, the industry will come together to celebrate excellence at the National Online Recruitment Awards. Discover the latest hiring tech trends and secure your place today. […]
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- 11/5/2026
Making AI Work on the Recruitment Desk
Writing a job advert with AI is one thing. Building it into the way an agency works every day takes rather more thought. And if consultants are copying information between several different tools, the promised time savings can quickly disappear. In our latest Recruitment Smarts Live conversation, Louise Triance spoke with Tom Webster of Access […]
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- 11/3/2026
Why UK Recruiters Are Overlooking Military Talent
Military personnel make a conscious decision to serve their country, and in many cases, that means putting their lives at risk. Sounds a bit dramatic, doesn’t it? But as a Royal Navy veteran, I can speak from experience. I was just 19 years old when I went to the Falklands and 21 when I went […]
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- 10/29/2026
Recruitment Smarts #1247
From the Editor This week’s edition explores one of recruitment’s biggest themes: balancing technology with human expertise. We look at AI’s growing influence on hiring, why recruiters remain irreplaceable, how strategic talent professionals are adapting, and what agencies can learn about profitability, employer branding and candidate engagement. Alongside this, we examine evolving sourcing strategies, AI-driven […]
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- 10/27/2026
Profitability by Design: Recruitment Agency Financial Model Explained
A recruitment agency can increase placements, hire more consultants and bring in more revenue, yet still become less profitable. We’ve seen it happen repeatedly. In some cases, it creates more pressure on cash flow, more strain on delivery teams and less control over margins. The difference usually comes down to one thing: whether the business […]
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- 10/25/2026
Recruitment Smarts #1246
From the Editor Over the past few weeks, our The Recruitment Rule I’d Break series has invited recruitment leaders, founders and industry experts to challenge the accepted wisdom that shapes our sector. The result has been a fascinating collection of perspectives on everything from KPIs and productivity to candidate engagement and technology. Our latest article […]
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- 10/21/2026
The Recruitment Rule I’d Break: What the Industry Is Challenging
Recruitment has never been short of rules. Some are written into processes, others have simply become accepted wisdom over time. But in a market shaped by changing candidate expectations, evolving technology, and growing operational complexity, many of those long-held assumptions are being challenged. That’s why we launched The Recruitment Rule I’d Break, a series inviting […]
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- 10/20/2026
The Recruitment Rule I’d Break: If They Aren’t Placing, Make More Calls
This post by Tory Giguere, Search Consultant at Anderson Recruiting (ARC), is part of our blog series, “The Recruitment Rule I’d Break”. There’s an old rule in agency recruitment that says when a new recruiter isn’t placing anyone, you tell them to make more calls. Raise the call target, raise the CV target, and the […]
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- 10/15/2026