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The Inquiry

How Poland’s economy became one of Europe’s fastest-growing success stories

  • 3/12/2026
What in the World

Iran says it has closed the vital shipping channel to global trade.

  • 3/6/2026
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How Startups in France Can Simplify Mobile Network Management

Running a startup is exciting, but managing mobile networks can quickly become stressful. From handling employee connections to controlling data costs, small issues can grow fast if not managed well. For startups in France, staying connected is not just about calls and messages—it’s about teamwork, customer service, and daily operations. The good news? Mobile network […]

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  • 3/13/2026
How to Use ID Scanners to Streamline Office Security

Securing a modern office is getting complicated. Between managing staff access and keeping track of visitors, there’s a lot to balance, and the older methods of using paper logs or quick visual ID checks are slow and prone to mistakes. This is where digital identity verification tools can make a difference. By integrating ID scanning […]

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  • 3/11/2026
Simple Solutions To Keep Your Business Premises Safe From Threats

As a company executive or manager, one of your top priorities is to keep your business premises safe. But which are the most important practical solutions? In this guide, we look at how you can build physical security, including protecting your building assets and people, while also focusing on cyber awareness since many threats to […]

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  • 3/6/2026
What Hiring Managers Really Look for: Insights from Specialist Recruiters

Candidates often prepare for interviews by rehearsing answers to common questions. From a recruiter’s perspective, however, hiring decisions are rarely made on polished responses alone. Across Accountancy, Finance, Marketing, Sales, Insurance and Commercial roles, hiring managers are assessing something deeper.  Working closely with employers across the UK at Get Recruited , we see consistent patterns […]

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  • 3/6/2026
How to Boost Your Career by Becoming a High-Impact Project Professional

Modern project environments are no longer defined by static plans and rigid hierarchies. They are shaped by ambiguity, rapid iteration, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic alignment with business outcomes. For mid-career project managers, delivery leads, and agile practitioners, the question is no longer whether to grow—but how to grow in a way that creates sustained professional […]

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  • 3/2/2026
Essential Services for Launching Your Business Startup

Starting a business can be an exhilarating journey, marred only by the daunting task of ensuring all the essential services are in place for a successful launch. With 69% of U.S. entrepreneurs starting their businesses at home, the need for a comprehensive strategy that addresses legal, branding, and financial aspects is more pressing than ever. […]

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  • 2/10/2026
How to Start an Industrial Surplus Business (Without Burning Cash)

Starting an industrial surplus business is one of those unsexy-but-profitable plays most people overlook. You’re buying equipment, parts, and machinery that companies no longer need—and reselling it to buyers who desperately do. If you do it right, margins can be chunky and competition surprisingly sloppy. Here’s a straight-talking guide to getting it off the ground. […]

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  • 2/6/2026
4 Financial Goals To Achieve In 2026 (And The Best Way Forward)

Welcome to January 2026!  After the financial sprint through the 2025 autumn budget, followed by the holiday spending and the year-long struggle with the high cost of living and economic uncertainty, you might be entering the new year feeling slightly worn out, at least financially. If you’ve struggled with financial planning and goal-setting in the […]

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  • 1/29/2026
What Can an Office Tell You About the Company Culture?

If you think about it, walking into an office for an interview can feel like stepping into a preview of the job. Well, it’s not about judging decor or assuming a polished space automatically means a healthy workplace. Instead, it’s that the office often reflects habits, priorities, and how people actually work day to day. […]

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  • 1/28/2026
SEN Tuition – Top 5 Private Tutors for Your Child With Special Needs

UK schools are working to cater to the changing needs of children and the growing expectations of parents. However, students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) have different requirements that are often not met in regular schooling. Children with SEN experience a spectrum of difficulties that can make it challenging to keep up with their peers. […]

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  • 1/27/2026
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Petrol retailers in row with government over 'rip off' accusations

They briefly threatened to pull out of a government meeting, accusing ministers of using "inflammatory language" over rising fuel prices.

  • 3/13/2026
Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin?

The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.

  • 3/13/2026
New US trade probe targets EU, Canada, UK over forced labour

The US said it would examine whether countries are effectively blocking goods made with "forced labour".

  • 3/13/2026
Dharshini David: Economy on shaky ground even before Iran war

The government's hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered.

  • 3/13/2026
US easing of Russia oil sanctions draws criticism

Leaders in Europe and Canada have pushed back against Washington's move to allow Russia to sell stranded oil.

  • 3/13/2026
Can plastic-eating fungi help clean up nappy waste?

Cost and convenience have made disposable nappies dominant - can start-ups compete?

  • 3/13/2026
UK economy flatlines in January as people cut back on eating out

Analysts had been expecting 0.2% growth for the UK economy at the beginning of the year.

  • 3/13/2026
'My hotel bill is £12,000': British holidaymakers stranded by Iran war

Flights are restricted due to the conflict leaving people stuck running up bills for rooms and food.

  • 3/13/2026
PwC planning to increase the number of graduates it takes on

Last year the consultancy cut its graduate intake, but UK boss Marco Amitrano says it is still worth getting a degree.

  • 3/13/2026
Post Office scandal 'has taken 21 years of my life'

Seema Misra calls for accountability as a report by MPs raises concerns about ongoing delays.

  • 3/13/2026
KPop Demon Hunters to return as Netflix announces sequel

The sequel brings back the co-directors of the first film, which was a smash-hit for the streaming service.

  • 3/13/2026
What on earth is going on with the oil price?

Oil price moves have made headlines since the Iran conflict started - but why have there been such sharp swings?

  • 3/13/2026
Qantas agrees to pay $74m over Covid-19 travel voucher refunds

The case relates to cancelled flights during the pandemic, for which customers were given credits instead of cash.

  • 3/13/2026
Jo Malone sued for using her own name in collaboration with Zara

The perfumier sold the rights to her name in 1999 but has previously said she regretted the move.

  • 3/12/2026
Pottery firm Denby to appoint administrators

The famous company said rising costs had "squeezed the business financially".

  • 3/12/2026
Oil price back above $100 despite deal to release record amount of reserves

It comes as Iranian attacks on ships intensify in the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway.

  • 3/12/2026
How Iran war laid bare the world's reliance on Gulf oil and gas

Countries around the world are feeling the impact of the conflict and the resulting energy price shock.

  • 3/12/2026
Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and Halifax apps showed customers other users' transactions

The Lloyds Banking Group customers reported being able to view payments and charges from other sources.

  • 3/12/2026
Customer sues Costco for tariff refunds

The lawsuit is an indication of the complexities looming over a potential $166bn in tariff refunds.

  • 3/12/2026
John Lewis to pay first staff bonus for four years

The department store and Waitrose supermarket owner will give workers a bonus equivalent to an extra week's pay.

  • 3/12/2026
What role has cyber warfare played in Iran?

Militaries are often cagey about their cyber activities. But the US has hinted at the role it has played.

  • 3/12/2026
How the Iran war may affect your money and bills

The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

  • 3/12/2026
Student loans inquiry to look at whether system is 'unfair to graduates'

The Treasury Committee will look at whether "the goalposts [have] been moved in a way which is unfair".

  • 3/12/2026
Water company to pay £45m after 'unacceptable' sewage breaches

The water supplier is set to pay a proposed £44.7m after "serious and unacceptable" sewage breaches.

  • 3/12/2026
US launches probe into trading partners including the EU, China and India

The move comes weeks after the US Supreme Court struck down a key part of Trump's tariffs policies.

  • 3/12/2026
Social media firms asked to toughen up age checks for under-13s

Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube and Roblox are among the platforms UK regulators say aren't putting children's safety at the heart of their products.

  • 3/12/2026
Countries agree to record release of emergency oil reserves as prices surge

The G7 group of nations welcomes the idea of releasing oil in response to the surge in prices since the US-Israel war with Iran began

  • 3/11/2026
A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains

It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.

  • 3/12/2026
Can Ukraine's war-torn wheatfields be cleansed?

Researchers take 8,000 soil samples from battlefields to see if it is safe to grow crops.

  • 3/13/2026
The Aldi-style disruptors who could be about to shake up the vets market

As pet owners complain of rising prices, independent practices want to take on the big chains.

  • 3/11/2026
GPS jamming: The invisible battle in the Middle East

GPS jamming has made navigation hazardous in the Gulf, spurring efforts to develop alternatives.

  • 3/10/2026
Spain's migrants welcome amnesty: 'It will help us in every way'

Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.

  • 3/9/2026
Can snacks help you sleep?

Chocolates, bars, gummies and drinks promise to help you sleep, but is the science behind them sound?

  • 3/6/2026
We have more privacy controls yet less privacy than ever

Has online privacy become "a luxury not a right" for us all in 2026?

  • 3/5/2026
Know when to fold them: the tech inspired by origami

Origami techniques can add strength to structures without adding bulk.

  • 3/3/2026
Deepfake attack: 'Many people could have been cheated'

The boss of the Bombay Stock Exchange was recently targeted in what is a growing global problem.

  • 3/2/2026
Why you can't get a signal at festivals and sports matches

Connecting up music and sports events to the internet is a massive undertaking.

  • 2/27/2026
The family-owned soda firm that still uses returnable glass bottles

Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.

  • 2/26/2026
How the Iran war may affect your money and bills

The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

  • 3/12/2026
Food voucher scheme extended until September

A county council says it has earmarked £2.7m to fund the scheme until September.

  • 3/12/2026
Starmer vows to crack down on 'profiteering' from fuel crisis

The prime minister is in Northern Ireland and is expected to hold talks with party leaders and visit a community centre.

  • 3/12/2026
'Heating oil suppliers are holding us to ransom'

People across the South East say the cost of heating their home soared after war broke out in Iran.

  • 3/12/2026
Heating oil orders cancelled and prices hiked

South of England households report cancelled orders, price hikes and heating oil supply issues.

  • 3/12/2026
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
Why the railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas

Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?

  • 12/22/2025
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
Why both partners need to be across a couple's money

Martin Lewis explains why both partners in a relationship need to know what financial products they hold.

  • 3/13/2026
Why animals will replace historical figures on bank notes

British wildlife will replace historical figures on the next series of Bank of England banknote

  • 3/12/2026
Recruitment Smarts #1216

A Note from the Editor As a long-standing media partner of Recruitment Agency Expo, UK Recruiter is pleased to invite its readers to attend the event on 17–18 March at Excel London. Join thousands of recruitment professionals for two days of insight, innovation and networking – free to attend for recruitment industry professionals. With the […]

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  • 3/11/2026
Rethinking Headteacher Recruitment Agencies: Why Leadership Hiring Needs a Specialist Approach

Senior leadership recruitment in education has become increasingly executive in nature. What was once seen as a senior teaching appointment is now widely recognised as a strategic executive decision – one that can shape governance, culture, financial sustainability and long-term improvement. As the demands placed on schools, academies and multi-academy trusts continue to evolve, so […]

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  • 3/7/2026
Recruitment Smarts #1215

A Note from the Editor Two weeks to go until the Recruitment Agency Expo on 17th–18th March at ExCeL London. Across three stages, we’re bringing together industry leaders, growth experts, tech innovators and agency owners who are in the trenches building brilliant businesses. Every session is designed for recruitment agency owners and leaders. No fluff, just […]

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  • 3/4/2026
The Recruitment Curry Club Celebrates Its First Anniversary with Exclusive Dinner at Cinnamon Bazaar, Covent Garden

The Recruitment Curry Club will celebrate its first anniversary with an exclusive private dining event in partnership with the Cinnamon Collection, founded by award-winning chef Vivek Singh. Taking place on 25 March at Cinnamon Bazaar, Covent Garden, the evening marks a significant milestone for the fast-growing recruitment community initiative. The event will be hosted in […]

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  • 3/3/2026
Recruitment Smarts #1214

A Note from the Editor Just 3 weeks to go until Recruitment Agency Expo London 2026 and this year’s line-up is bigger than ever. We’re thrilled to welcome Claudine Collins, trusted advisor to Alan Sugar on The Apprentice. She’ll share boardroom-level insight on judging talent beyond the CV, spotting credibility, capability and potential under pressure. Across […]

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  • 2/25/2026
How Your Recruitment Agency Can Use Call Tracking to Attribute Every Phone Enquiry to its Marketing Source

Recruitment agencies rely heavily on phone enquiries from both candidates and clients seeking to fill vacancies. Yet most operate without clear visibility into which marketing activities generate these crucial conversations. When a hiring manager calls about a senior role or a candidate phones to discuss opportunities, traditional analytics offers no insight into what prompted the […]

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  • 2/24/2026
Recruitment Smarts #1213

A Note from the Editor The results are in from last week’s survey. Among almost 100 recruitment agency professionals, AI’s impact is far from decisive. While 63% report at least some improvement, a substantial 31% say it hasn’t really improved their process – suggesting that although AI adoption is widespread, meaningful transformation isn’t yet universal […]

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  • 2/18/2026
How Recruitment Funding Really Works (Beyond The Percentage)

The recruitment funding percentage doesn’t tell the full story. When recruitment agencies review funding options, the conversation often starts, and end, with the percentage. But experienced agency owners know the headline rate rarely reflects how funding behaves day to day. What really matters is how funding works when contractor numbers increase, invoices age, or risk […]

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  • 2/16/2026
Closing the Candidate: Fact versus Fiction

Following a brilliant corporate career in sales and sales management with three Fortune 500 companies, Steve Finkel entered the Search and Placement Industry. For over 30 highly successful years and throughout six recessions, he has worked a desk and developed his three firms in every facet of our business from Retainer to Contingency, Professional to […]

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  • 2/13/2026
Growing a Recruitment Agency Without Cash Flow Bottlenecks

Scaling a recruitment business is often portrayed as a simple equation – win more clients, place more candidates, grow revenue. Because recruitment businesses must manage payroll alongside client payment terms, growth can place pressure on both operational capacity and cash flow. Aligning these areas is often key to scaling sustainably. True expansion requires more than […]

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  • 2/12/2026