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PM admits cost of living help is not enough and hints at further support
The PM has announced a rake of measures to help people since taking office three weeks ago.
- 8/12/2026
Homes near pylons to get £250 a year off energy bills – first sites revealed
Households living within 1,600ft of upgraded pylons will get £250 a year off their electricity bills.
- 8/12/2026
Sun-tanned cauliflowers and knobbly spuds - the heatwave veg that's good to eat
British shoppers should expect to see more wonky vegetables due to repeated heatwaves.
- 8/11/2026
Jaguar Land Rover owner Tata Group's chairman to step down
Chandrasekaran said he would not seek reappointment when his term ends due to a lack of support from the Tata Sons board.
- 8/12/2026
Tributes to co-founder of John Pye auction house
A statement issued by the firm said "John lived a fantastic life full of laughter and hard work".
- 8/11/2026
Tokenomics: Why making AI pay is tricky
Buyers of AI services are struggling to control costs and sellers are not sure how much to charge.
- 8/11/2026
'I paid £400 for a Prada bag on Vinted - only to find it was fake'
A woman who paid £400 for a Prada handbag on Vinted later discovered it was a fake.
- 8/11/2026
How affordable are Edinburgh's festivals?
The city is no stranger to complaints about soaring prices during August - but are costs on the rise?
- 8/12/2026
AI agent hacks gym to get its user a spot in pilates class
The incident is being seen as the latest example of the AI tools going to any lengths to complete their tasks.
- 8/11/2026
France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls
Cold calling is coming to an end in France, with one consumer group calling the ban a "small revolution".
- 8/11/2026
More than 10 firms pay up to $100,000 a month for fast access to Truth Social posts
Trump Media expects the controversial service, which launched this month, to provide a new revenue stream, as it posts a quarterly loss.
- 8/11/2026
Wall Street giants hand Nvidia $500bn to fund boom in AI projects
The money will be used to develop new data centres to house, operate, and cool miles of stacked computer chips that process AI data and actions.
- 8/11/2026
Eclipse chasers scramble for glasses as stocks run low
Specialist glasses are all but sold out online ahead of the UK's most significant eclipse since 1999.
- 8/11/2026
Mars Bar from 1991 found – and it's 56% bigger than today's
The woman who found the chocolate bar during a house clearance compares it with today's Mars Bars.
- 8/11/2026
Councils to get more powers to stop vape and betting shops, PM announces
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says town centres have been "hollowed out" by decades of decline.
- 8/11/2026
London Heathrow no longer Europe's busiest airport
Istanbul overtakes Heathrow whose passenger numbers on Middle East routes fell 20.2% year-on-year.
- 8/11/2026
Thames Water gave finance boss a £1m signing-on fee
The seven-figure payment was given to Steve Buck as part of package to persuade him to join the troubled utility company.
- 8/10/2026
Ban on 'subscription traps' brought forward by three months
The prime minister is embarking on a UK tour with a series of announcements aimed at easing living costs.
- 8/10/2026
Consortium advances talks for stake in Liverpool
A group including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos advances its talks to buy about a 30% stake in Liverpool, BBC Sport has been told.
- 8/10/2026
Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products after salmonella outbreak
Food producer Taylor Farms is recalling sandwiches, sauces and dips across 26 US states after a salmonella outbreak.
- 8/10/2026
Tech leaders say AI means less work - their staff say they work up to 90 hours a week
Tech companies are not modelling their own claims of the technology giving people more free time.
- 8/10/2026
You could be missing out on £150 off your energy bill - here's how to check
Some people need to ensure they are named on their energy bill before the deadline to qualify for help.
- 8/9/2026
Water outage forces Chessington theme park to close
Chessington says all tickets booked for Monday can be used on a future date.
- 8/10/2026
Is football AI-proof? Why tech investors wanted a slice of the World Cup
What was the thinking of the investors backing the now-canned plan, and are such proposals in the future inevitable?
- 8/8/2026
Could your tattoo stop you from getting a job?
A quarter of the UK population – including the new prime minister – have at least one tattoo, but they still divide opinion in the workplace.
- 8/10/2026
'I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men
Women can make higher returns but only about a quarter of UK women have investments, compared with about 40% of men.
- 8/10/2026
'You could smell someone' who worked at Raleigh
The company was more than just a employer. For years, it was part of the fabric of Nottingham.
- 8/10/2026
Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries
The airline industry wants passengers to be careful when travelling with lithium ion batteries.
- 8/6/2026
Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers?
The retailer has been around for 50 years but struggled to compete with newer rivals such as Amazon. Can its new owners turn it around?
- 8/6/2026
Shorts, strappy tops and sandals: What is acceptable to wear to work?
Here's how to style for success while keeping your cool - and where you and your boss stand on your wardrobe.
- 8/6/2026
First OpenAI, now Meta - why do AI hacks keep happening?
A flood of companies are revealing AI models gained access to the internet - with real consequences.
- 8/6/2026
The cost of being single – and how friends are teaming up to beat it
Many singles face extra costs for housing, bills, food and holidays but there are ways to ease the burden.
- 8/4/2026
'I feel like I dug my own grave': The workers caught in the AI transition
AI is reshaping the Philippines' outsourcing industry, raising questions over the future of the industry.
- 8/4/2026
How tech is helping in the battle against wildfires
Tech is being used to watch for wildfires but firefighters are still needed to put them out.
- 8/4/2026
Young islanders concerned about their future
The Medical Officer Health Report shows 36% of young people are certain they will leave the island.
- 8/12/2026
Watch: U's fans told house prices put players off
At a fans' forum, the director of football reveals high property costs are a "big challenge".
- 8/11/2026
School uniform rules must go further, charity says
A Coventry charity opens a uniform bank as the government sets limits on logoed items for pupils.
- 8/11/2026
Families under pressure to find food in summer
Parents are struggling to feed children in the school holidays, with more families using food banks.
- 8/11/2026
'I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men
Women can make higher returns but only about a quarter of UK women have investments, compared with about 40% of men.
- 8/10/2026
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 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 Global Story
Are we entering the Chinese Century, or is the Chinese Dream already fading for some?
- 8/11/2026
Business Daily
Europe's biggest business district in Paris is turning vacant office space into housing
- 8/10/2026
Jeff Bezos and Liverpool explained
BBC Sport's Sam Harris breaks down the potential new investment of Jeff Bezos into Liverpool.
- 8/10/2026
What do people want from Argos?
As Sainsbury agrees to sell Argos for £120m, we ask people if they still shop there, and what the new owners can do to compete with big online retailers like Amazon.
- 8/7/2026
Business Daily
Why is global trade proving so resilient despite the tariffs and trade restrictions?
- 8/6/2026
.Gov Careers
What to Do When Your Mind Goes Blank in a Virtual Interview
You have prepared your examples, researched the company and rehearsed the questions you expect to hear. Then the interview starts, you are asked something you did not anticipate, and suddenly your mind goes completely blank. It happens to good candidates more often than you might think. The problem is not always a lack of preparation. […]
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- 8/10/2026
How to Navigate the Admissions Landscape for Specialized Postgraduate Sports Degrees
Specialized postgraduate programs in sports management and football business are not closing the door on passionate fans, nor are they looking for analysts who would lose to a Magic 8-Ball in fantasy football. They’re looking for future leaders, and the admissions process reflects that. And potential applicants who meet with the sort of panel we […]
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- 8/3/2026
From Coursework to Cover Letter: Turning Academic Writing Skills Into Interview Wins
Students often see their academic work and their job hunt as two entirely separate worlds. Essays and exams belong to university; CVs, cover letters, and interviews belong to the career that comes after. But this is a missed opportunity. The writing skills you develop through coursework are precisely the skills that win job applications and […]
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- 7/29/2026
5 Best Drug Testing Kits UK Businesses Rely On for Workplace Compliance in 2026
Workplace drug testing has moved past simple compliance checkbox thinking. UK employers face genuine legal risk if an impaired staff member causes injury or damage, and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 demands clear duty of care across every organisation. The right kit doesn’t just return a number; it builds a defensible paper […]
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- 7/20/2026
Is Hot Desk Coworking Space UK a Better Choice Than a Dedicated Desk?
Choosing between a hot desk and a dedicated desk is one of those decisions that seems minor until it isn’t. Get it wrong and you’re either paying for space you don’t use or scrambling each morning to find a seat that lets you get on with your work. The real question, “is hot desk coworking […]
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- 7/17/2026
How to Prepare a Strong UK Global Talent Visa Application
The United Kingdom has become one of the leading destinations for professionals who want to develop their careers in technology, science, research, engineering, and the creative industries. For individuals with exceptional skills or significant potential, the global talent visa offers one of the most flexible immigration routes available. Unlike employer-sponsored visas, this route allows talented […]
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- 6/30/2026
Why Commercial Awareness Is Becoming Essential For Career Growth
Career progression used to be viewed mainly through the lens of technical skill, experience and qualifications. While these still matter, employers are increasingly looking for people who understand the wider business environment they work in. This is where commercial awareness comes in. It is no longer just a useful extra for senior leaders or business […]
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- 6/29/2026
Best Coworking Spaces in the City of London for Freelancers and Side Hustles
If you are freelancing, running a side hustle alongside your day job, or building something new while between roles, you will already know the problem with working from home every day. The kitchen table is fine for a morning but rarely great for a full week. Productivity suffers, isolation creeps in, and when a client […]
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- 6/18/2026
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
UK Recruiter Feed
The Rise of Candidate Identity Fraud: What Every Recruiter Needs to Know
You already know something has shifted in remote hiring. The candidate on the video call answers a little too smoothly. The camera stays off “for bandwidth reasons.” The person who shows up on day one doesn’t quite match the person who interviewed three weeks earlier. For years those were odd exceptions, the kind of thing […]
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- 8/10/2026
Recruitment Smarts #1236
From the Editor Huge congratulations to our partners at Simplicity for securing multiple award shortlistings across innovation, customer excellence, and business growth. Their continued commitment to supporting recruitment businesses is outstanding, and this recognition reflects the impact they make across the industry. In the newsletter this week, we share: – Small Recruiting Firm Marketing: How […]
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- 8/5/2026
Recruitment Agency Board Pack: How to Build One That Drives Action
A strong board pack can be the difference between simply running a recruitment agency and truly directing one. As agencies scale, leadership teams need more than dashboards and activity reports. They need structured, strategic insight that challenges assumptions, sharpens decision‑making and keeps long‑term goals in focus. That’s why we’re sharing this blog from 3R, which […]
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- 8/3/2026
Recruitment Smarts #1235
From the Editor This week’s edition digs into the forces reshaping recruitment – from quality of hire in a world where social media behaviour matters, to a new study showing AI‑driven bias emerging in aligned models. We also spotlight practical performance boosters: how 15 minutes of LinkedIn engagement can drive real pipeline results, and how […]
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- 7/29/2026
Transfer Fee Dispute Closed. £110,000 Recovered.
When an ex-employee left a recruitment agency and took their entire pool of locum workers to a competitor, recLAW stepped in on a £185,000 transfer fee dispute and secured a £110,000 settlement without court proceedings, protecting a key client relationship in the process. The case highlights the value of getting clear legal advice before deciding […]
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- 7/28/2026
Recruitment Smarts #1234
From the Editor One of the things Louise enjoys most about her week is talking to people building interesting businesses across recruitment, staffing and talent technology. Recent conversations have covered everything from the changing freelance market to recruitment marketing and the problem of increasingly fragmented tech stacks. One of those conversations was with Wiggli, who […]
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- 7/22/2026
Recruitment Smarts #1233
From the Editor CV Library has released new data showing UK job postings jumped 21% in June, reaching their highest level since 2023. After a long period of hiring caution, this spike signals a decisive shift: employers are back in market and competing hard for talent. For recruiters, the message is clear – pipelines, sourcing […]
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- 7/15/2026
UK job postings surge 21% in June to highest level since 2023
Quarterly job market analysis from CV-Library, one of the UK’s largest job boards, suggests hiring confidence might be returning after a sluggish April and May. June vacancies were up 12.4% on the same month last year, and 21% up from May 2026. CV-Library combines live job market data with a survey of UK employers to produce its quarterly job market report: it shows the second quarter as a whole was slow for UK hiring as job postings dipped 1.3% quarter-on-quarter, but this masked a very strong June with job vacancies for […]
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- 7/14/2026
Recruitment Smarts #1232
From the Editor This week’s edition explores the forces reshaping recruitment in 2026 — from why only 6% of agencies achieve real AI ROI to the social platforms now driving modern talent attraction. We break down trusted TikTok strategies that actually convert, the LinkedIn algorithm mistakes quietly killing recruiter reach, and the leadership habits every […]
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- 7/8/2026
Stop Optimising Just for Google. Start Optimising to Be Found by AI.
This post by Shazamme is part of our blog series, “The One Thing Recruitment Leaders Should Change Right Now”. If I could encourage every recruitment leader to change one thing over the next six months, it would be their online digital strategy. For years, recruitment agencies have invested heavily in job boards, referrals, LinkedIn activity […]
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- 7/5/2026