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SpaceX IPO: Preparing for the biggest liftoff yet?

It’s not just about rockets: what SpaceX does and why its IPO matters

  • 6/10/2026
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How HR Tech is Transforming Employee Experience in the UK

Most HR departments still run on spreadsheets, email chains, and a filing cabinet that nobody’s opened since 2019. That’s a problem. The expectations employees bring to work in 2026 look nothing like they did a decade ago. HR technology has moved far beyond simple payroll software. It now shapes how people join a company, how […]

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  • 6/4/2026
Affordable Financial Advisors for Young Professionals

Why Young Professionals Need Early Financial Guidance Many young professionals begin their careers with enthusiasm but often overlook the importance of early financial planning. This stage of life brings new responsibilities, including managing income, handling debt, and preparing for long term goals. Without guidance, it becomes easy to make decisions that feel right in the […]

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  • 6/1/2026
How to Make a Small Dorm or Apartment Feel More Professional for Virtual Interviews

Virtual interviews have become a standard part of the hiring process for internships, part-time jobs, and post-graduation careers. For many college students, however, preparing for an interview means working with limited space, shared dorms, or small apartments that were never designed to function as professional workspaces. The good news is that you do not need […]

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  • 6/1/2026
Why Systems Engineering Is Becoming the Most In-Demand Role in Tech

The “full stack” developer trend was successful for some time. But with the evolution of products from software applications to interconnected systems such as autonomous vehicles, smart infrastructure, and satellite constellations, a new set of skills is now in demand. Systems engineers are responsible for developing and managing the overall system, not just its parts. […]

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  • 5/21/2026
How to Talk About a Difficult Workplace Without Sounding Bitter

You know that moment in an interview when they ask about your last job and your brain instantly goes, “don’t say it was a disaster.” Sometimes it’s not one major issue; it’s a mix of shifting priorities, unclear decisions, and reactive days. And you still have to explain it calmly and professionally.  It was a […]

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  • 5/20/2026
Why Same Day Poster Printing Is Essential for Quick Brand Promotion

Marketing rarely waits for a polite schedule. A new product drops, an event date shifts, a competitor makes a move, or a campaign idea lands in a Monday morning meeting that absolutely needs to be on a wall by Friday. In a fast-paced city like London, where timelines are tight and competition is constant, that […]

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  • 5/6/2026
Why Great Candidates Fail Interviews (It’s Not About Their Experience)

You’ve probably seen this situation before. A candidate walks into an interview with strong experience, solid qualifications, and a good track record. On paper, they look like a great fit. They’ve prepared, they know their achievements, and they can clearly talk about their work. And yet, they don’t get the offer. From the outside, it […]

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  • 4/21/2026
Everything You Need to Know About Changing Career Paths in Your 30s, 40s and Beyond

Thinking about switching jobs can be daunting, but it’s a common aspect of our working lives. At any given time, almost 2 in every 5 UK employees are considering “jumping ship” from their current employer, according to research published by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation in 2025. It’s worth noting, however, that there’s a vast […]

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  • 4/16/2026
The Strategic Value of Cultural Intelligence Navigating the Chinese Zodiac in International Interviews

In the modern globalized job market, technical proficiency is often just the baseline. For candidates aiming for roles in international firms or positions requiring cross-border collaboration, Cultural Intelligence (CQ) has become a critical differentiator. One of the most frequently misrepresented elements of global culture is the Chinese Zodiac. While often dismissed in Western contexts as […]

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  • 4/1/2026
5 Leading Employer of Record Services in the UK for Post-Brexit Hiring Confidence

The United Kingdom remains one of the world’s premier destinations for global talent — a sophisticated, multilingual workforce with deep expertise across financial services, technology, life sciences, and the creative industries. Brexit hasn’t changed that. What it has changed is the complexity of hiring there. New immigration requirements for EU workers, HMRC’s exacting tax framework, […]

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  • 3/24/2026
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Watch: Three things to know about SpaceX's stock market debut

The BBC's Samira Hussain explains everything you need to know about SpaceX's historic IPO.

  • 6/12/2026
UK economy contracts as Iran war impact felt

The economy shrank slightly in April as the Iran war began to have an impact on businesses, official data shows.

  • 6/12/2026
Why the economics make this the craziest World Cup ever

From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy.

  • 6/11/2026
My friends always want to split the bill equally, how do I say no?

It is never easy to speak up when a fellow diner says "let's just divide it!"

  • 6/11/2026
India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry

Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.

  • 6/11/2026
Elon Musk's SpaceX raises $75bn ahead of world's biggest stock market launch

The public sale is also expected to make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.

  • 6/12/2026
UK signals it may block payout to British Steel owner

Chinese firm Jingye is seeking compensation after the government decided to nationalise the company.

  • 6/12/2026
Ryanair investigated over charging parents to sit with children

The UK's competition regulator is investigating the airline over charges it imposes on parents to sit next to their child.

  • 6/11/2026
Mike Ashley's Frasers offers £1.73bn to buy all of Hugo Boss

The retail group already owns just over a quarter of the German fashion brand but wants to buy the rest of it.

  • 6/10/2026
I'd have vetoed foreign sale of UK tech giant, says Business Secretary

Peter Kyle's comments come as the government sets out how it would back British technology companies.

  • 6/10/2026
Villagers take fight against Lidl store plans to Welsh government

Residents in the area do not want a store on land separating Llantwit Major and Llanmaes.

  • 6/11/2026
Trump says 'I love the inflation' as US prices rise at fastest rate in three years

The US president later said he had meant that he actually loved that inflation was not higher.

  • 6/11/2026
Social media on trial: Four important cases to watch

Social media firms face thousands of lawsuits, the BBC looks at four which could be significant.

  • 6/11/2026
Korea fines e-commerce giant $400m over data breach affecting millions

The record fine comes after around 37.5 million users had their private data exposed.

  • 6/11/2026
World Cup expected to be the biggest betting event in history

The expansion of the number of games being played is set to drive a surge in the amount of bets placed on this year's World Cup.

  • 6/10/2026
Bill debt soars but many don't know help is available

The majority of billpayers are unaware of special tariffs for water and broadband, the spending watchdog says.

  • 6/9/2026
Illegal mini-marts to shut for up to 12 months under law change prompted by BBC

Under current rules, shops breaking the law can only be closed for up to six months in England and Wales.

  • 6/10/2026
World's largest chipmaker does not rule out price rises as costs increase

In a rare interview, a senior executive at TSMC discusses the AI boom, the geopolitics of chips and what it means for the price of electronics.

  • 6/9/2026
How to enjoy the World Cup - and keep your boss on side

Football fans and bosses share their strategies to balance late night kick offs with work the next day.

  • 6/9/2026
UK pint prices up 36% since last World Cup – here's why

UK pint prices are up 36% since the last World Cup. We look at why beer now costs so much more.

  • 6/10/2026
Beauty Pie LED mask ad banned over misleading anti-wrinkle claim

The mask is not "clinically proven to reduce wrinkles in four weeks", the advertising watchdog finds.

  • 6/9/2026
Kalshi to make some users reveal job details to tackle insider trading

After issues with insider trading, the prediction betting platform is adding new rules.

  • 6/9/2026
Version of AI tool 'too powerful for public' released to public

Claude Fable 5 is a version of Anthropic's Claude Mythos, an AI program which caused a stir among technology, finance, and government leaders.

  • 6/9/2026
AI giants' race to raise funds heats up as ChatGPT-owner plans stock market debut

The company behind ChatGPT files its plans one week after Anthropic did the same.

  • 6/9/2026
Driving test booking rules tightened after thousands of no shows

Learner drivers can only swap their test to the three centres nearest to their original booking.

  • 6/8/2026
New candy stores are popping up across NYC. Why?

While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple's sweet shops are expanding.

  • 6/10/2026
Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?

Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.

  • 6/8/2026
Spain's visitor numbers hit new highs as tourists avoid Middle East

The European country had 9.1 million international visitors in April, the most ever for that month.

  • 6/7/2026
The ancient trick making food waste useful and tasty

Instead of throwing away byproducts of food processing, fermentation is making them valuable.

  • 6/4/2026
'By the grace of God': Miners dig on as lab-grown diamonds change market

The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.

  • 6/3/2026
How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff

Some firms are putting pressure on staff to use AI, but have not thought through their AI rollout.

  • 6/1/2026
Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices

Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply.

  • 5/31/2026
Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW

BMW is introducing humanoid robots to a car plant in Europe, building on similar projects in the US.

  • 5/28/2026
Is 'out of control' US tipping culture spreading overseas?

With US waiting staff getting cross at receiving less than 20%, tips are also on the rise elsewhere.

  • 5/27/2026
The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard

Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult.

  • 5/27/2026
Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control

The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.

  • 5/24/2026
'Six eggs used to be £1' - why everyday essentials cost so much more now

Six supermarket brand eggs cost £1 in 2022. How much are they now, why have they gone up, and is anyone profiteering?

  • 5/24/2026
Love factually: Dating start-ups promise to cut the cheats

Frustration with fake dating profiles has spurred new dating services with different approaches.

  • 5/21/2026
The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches

Campaigners in Barbuda, Grenada and Jamaica say they can no longer access their coastlines.

  • 5/20/2026
Robo-top: The machines that could make your next t-shirt

Most clothes are made in Asia, but new machines could bring some of that work back to the West.

  • 5/18/2026
Why does Amazon have no Western rivals?

The internet giant dwarfs other online retailers on both sides of the Atlantic.

  • 5/18/2026
Have you been mis-sold car finance?

Martin Lewis has advice for those who have or who are planning to put in a car finance mis-selling claim.

  • 6/12/2026
My friends always want to split the bill equally, how do I say no?

It is never easy to speak up when a fellow diner says "let's just divide it!"

  • 6/11/2026
Why does your World Cup pint cost so much this time round?

Pub landlords explain why they have no choice but to charge more.

  • 6/11/2026
Dozens of crisis payments handed out by council

Many of the completed payments have gone to low income families with surging heating oil costs.

  • 6/11/2026
Paper plant closure fears spark community protest

Workers and families held a demonstration with 167 jobs at risk at the site in Launceston.

  • 6/11/2026
The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash

The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.

  • 6/10/2026
How the High Street became a window on our political instability

High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?

  • 6/7/2026
The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil

Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It's a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam

  • 5/28/2026
The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages

What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

  • 5/3/2026
Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like

Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

  • 4/18/2026
Have you been mis-sold car finance?

Martin Lewis has advice for those who have or who are planning to put in a car finance mis-selling claim.

  • 6/12/2026
'I was employee number one at SpaceX'

The BBC's Michelle Fleury spoke to Tom Mueller, who was one of the company's founders alongside Elon Musk in 2002.

  • 6/12/2026
Watch: Three things to know about SpaceX's stock market debut

The BBC's Samira Hussain explains everything you need to know about SpaceX's historic IPO.

  • 6/12/2026
'I was employee number one': SpaceX co-founder reacts to firm's market debut

The BBC's Michelle Fleury spoke to Tom Mueller, who was one of the company's founders alongside Elon Musk in 2002.

  • 6/12/2026
Why does your World Cup pint cost so much this time round?

Pub landlords explain why they have no choice but to charge more.

  • 6/11/2026
Stop Accepting Slow Processes as Normal

This post by Mobile Rocket is part of our blog series, “The One Thing Recruitment Leaders Should Change Right Now”. If there’s one thing recruitment agencies should change over the next 6 months, it’s this: Stop accepting slow processes as normal. I speak to temp recruitment businesses every single week, and honestly, a lot of […]

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  • 6/12/2026
Top Headteacher Recruitment Agencies UK

Headteacher recruitment has become harder, not easier. Multi-academy trusts are consolidating, executive leadership structures are widening, and more schools are turning to interim cover while permanent searches run their course. For a governing body or trust board, the choice of recruitment partner now matters almost as much as the brief itself – a specialist with […]

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  • 6/11/2026
Business Development Isn’t Dead. It’s Just Changed.

I had the pleasure of hosting the Business Development Panel at TEAM last week, joined by Jamie Burrows, Emily White and Matt Fox. One thing became clear very quickly: despite all the talk about AI, automation and changing markets, business development remains one of the biggest differentiators between agencies that are growing and agencies that […]

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  • 6/11/2026
Why Recruitment Agencies Need to Start Thinking About Workflows, Not Headcount

The second session I attended at the TEAM conference was from Wendy McDougall of Firefish Software, and it tackled a topic that I suspect made a few recruitment business owners slightly uncomfortable. For years we’ve all known what growth looks like in a recruitment agency. If you want to increase revenue, you hire another recruiter. […]

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  • 6/10/2026
Recruitment Smarts #1228

A Note from the Editor This week, we’re spotlighting our ongoing series, The One Thing Recruitment Leaders Should Change Right Now, which continues to spark strong debate across the industry. Recent contributions from JSBC Labs on using AI to improve hiring quality, Devyce on valuing consultant conversations, and Prominence Recruitment Marketing on fixing leadership blind […]

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  • 6/10/2026
Etz – UK Software Expert: Should Recruiters Believe the AI Hype – VIDEO

This week Louise was joined by her guest speaker, Nick Woodward of Etz.

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  • 6/9/2026
AI Should Improve Recruitment – Not Just Make Bad Hiring Faster

This post by JSBC Labs is part of our blog series, “The One Thing Recruitment Leaders Should Change Right Now”. If recruitment agencies could change one thing in the next six months, it should be this: stop using technology purely to accelerate outdated recruitment processes. The recruitment industry is investing heavily in AI, automation, and […]

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  • 6/9/2026
Stop Treating Consultant Conversations as Disposable

This post by Devyce is part of our blog series, “The One Thing Recruitment Leaders Should Change Right Now”. The one thing recruitment leaders should change right now is how they view consultant conversations. Recruitment is built on conversations. Candidate calls, client briefings, salary negotiations, interview feedback and follow-ups all happen in real time. These […]

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  • 6/8/2026
AI Handles Tasks. Humans Handle Trust. My Biggest Takeaway from Vanessa Raath’s Opening Keynote at TEAM

I was fortunate enough to be invited to the TEAM conference last week. It was a great event with so many superb talks. The opening keynote was delivered by Vanessa Raath, and if there was one message that came through loud and clear from it was this: Stop worrying about whether AI will replace recruiters […]

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  • 6/7/2026
The One Thing Recruitment Leaders Should Change Right Now from Prominence Recruitment Marketing

This post by Prominence Recruitment Marketing is part of our blog series, “The One Thing Recruitment Leaders Should Change Right Now”. Too many recruitment businesses still treat marketing as a collection of disconnected activities rather than a cohesive commercial growth strategy. One month it’s a new website. The next it’s paid ads. Then a podcast […]

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  • 6/6/2026