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Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months
A 2.9% rise in inflation had been widely expected by economists, with Chancellor John Healey saying the Iran war “continues to impact prices here at home”.
- 8/19/2026
Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and RED Driving School investigated over 'drip pricing'
The consumer watchdog said they were trying to find out if the three companies were not showing full prices upfront to customers.
- 8/19/2026
'Banned over a pair of £2 sandals': Why some sellers are complaining about Vinted
Several thousands of Vinted users say they have been wrongly suspended or permanently banned from the preloved app.
- 8/18/2026
Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada for three days, saying deal close
The US president says the two sides are finalising documents to avert import taxes targeting a range of Canadian goods.
- 8/19/2026
Mobile payments on the rise but cash decline slows
Nine in 10 mobile wallet users have their debit card loaded as their default payment method, new data shows.
- 8/18/2026
The critical tech staying safe by going underground
The war in Ukraine has spurred people to consider putting vital infrastructure underground.
- 8/18/2026
Chinese robotics giant Unitree soars in stock market debut
Shares in the world's biggest humanoid robot maker started trading on Shanghai's Star market on Wednesday.
- 8/19/2026
Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, US court hears
Meta argued social media addiction does not exist, as a trial stemming from a major lawsuit brought by US states started.
- 8/18/2026
Global borrowing costs hit fresh highs over oil, AI and inflation concerns
Interest rates on long-term US, UK, German and Japanese government debt have soared.
- 8/18/2026
Wetherspoons bans customers playing music from phones in pubs
The pub chain says the decision follows complaints about "other people's videos and amplified phone conversations".
- 8/18/2026
American Airlines to bring back TV screens on US flights
It is also adding more premium seats, with the changes aimed at improving the travel experience and boosting revenue.
- 8/18/2026
Job vacancies at five-year low as smaller firms scale back recruitment
Small firms cite labour and operating costs as reasons for scaling back hiring, the UK's statistics body says.
- 8/18/2026
Carney's final chance to convince Trump as US-Canada trade deadline looms
Negotiators want a deal to avoid fresh US tariffs - though Canadians are not in the mood to offer many concessions.
- 8/18/2026
From jumpers to slug pellets - how British wool is back in demand
An increased demand in wool has meant prices have increased more than 70% in the last year.
- 8/18/2026
'I'm in Barbados': The dos and don'ts of writing an out-of-office reply
As we hit peak holiday season, the BBC looks at the dos and don'ts of composing a good out-of-office message.
- 8/18/2026
Disney and ABC sue Trump's media regulator to stop early licence renewal
The network accuses the administration of retaliating against ABC because it "disapproves of what ABC broadcasts".
- 8/18/2026
AI to help planes avoid climate-warming 'sky graffiti'
A new UK trial hopes to reduce the condensation trails from planes, which can trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere.
- 8/18/2026
US states call for big changes to Instagram and Facebook as Meta child privacy trial begins
US states are suing the social media giant to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users.
- 8/18/2026
Ferguson shipyard to cut a quarter of its workforce
The state-owned yard on the Clyde will lose 70 of its 283 staff through a voluntary redundancy process as it awaits confirmation of promised new orders.
- 8/18/2026
Disabled people in England to get 24-hour free bus travel
The change, which has been welcomed by campaign groups, will come into effect in England from April.
- 8/18/2026
Film commission backs Amazon MGM expansion of Berkshire studios
The Berkshire film studio was previously home to iconic horror studio Hammer Films.
- 8/17/2026
Does Reform's plan to cut £50bn in welfare spending add up?
BBC Verify breaks down what the party says it wants to do to cut the benefits bill - and how realistic it is.
- 8/17/2026
Fifa official sacked after Infantino plan criticism
Senior Fifa figure Kevin Lamour is sacked by football's world governing body three weeks after criticising its president Gianni Infantino.
- 8/17/2026
Virgin takes step towards running Channel Tunnel rail services
Firm wants to run up to 20 daily journeys to Europe but it must get additional approval for overseas tracks.
- 8/17/2026
How switching your bank account could earn you up to £220
New research suggests staying put is costing British savers billions in missed interest every year.
- 8/16/2026
Ferrari's first ever electric car sold for record $40m
The Luce's launch drew backlash from some commentators who said it broke from the brand's signature dramatic styling.
- 8/17/2026
Changing pubs into homes to be made harder under new rules
The rules will come into force on Monday along with other changes to planning policy.
- 8/17/2026
Protein or pickled garlic? What's new in ice cream
There's a constant battle in ice cream to come up with new flavours and to keep costs down.
- 8/14/2026
Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI
Japanese risk aversion and conservatism blamed for slow AI take-up by the country's business sector.
- 8/12/2026
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 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
What's happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean for mortgages?
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
- 8/19/2026
Limit reduced for branded school uniform items
The States says the school uniform policy should be "a welcome relief" for families' budgets.
- 8/19/2026
What is happening to UK prices?
UK inflation dropped slightly in June 2026, but higher energy costs are expected to push it back up.
- 8/19/2026
Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and RED Driving School investigated over 'drip pricing'
The consumer watchdog said they were trying to find out if the three companies were not showing full prices upfront to customers.
- 8/19/2026
Minimum wage comments are 'madness', says business
Businesses, charities and politicans react to criticism of the minimum wage by a minister.
- 8/19/2026
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
'I used food banks while my ex owed thousands in child maintenance'
Parents have told BBC Panorama the agency tasked with helping to secure financial support for children after separation or divorce is driving them to breaking point.
- 8/17/2026
Business Daily
Amid economic uncertainty, workers are more cautious about taking their next career step
- 8/16/2026
Why is Selena Gomez being sued?
BBC journalist Ana Guerra-Moore looks at why investors who backed Wondermind Global are claiming the pop star failed to fulfil promises.
- 8/14/2026
The Global Story
Are we entering the Chinese Century, or is the Chinese Dream already fading for some?
- 8/11/2026
.Gov Careers
How to Answer “What Are Your Salary Expectations?” Without Underselling Yourself
Candidates prepare for everything else. The competency examples get rehearsed until they’re smooth, somebody has read the last annual report. Then a recruiter asks what salary they’re after and out comes whatever number surfaces first, which is nearly always their current salary with a bit added on. That number describes your employment history. It says […]
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- 8/17/2026
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
UK Recruiter Feed
Recruitment Smarts #1237
From the Editor The Prompt Power Code has published a free workflow-level checklist based on the current GOV.UK Responsible AI in Recruitment guide and the ICO’s Recruitment Rewired work. It covers the AI-assist boundary, accountable human decision, evidence packet, stop metrics, and rollback before an agency automates a recruitment workflow. It is an implementation checklist, […]
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- 8/19/2026
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