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How Gymshark's Ben Francis went from pizza delivery boy to the UK’s youngest billionaire
- 1/26/2026
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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
Optimising Workflows Across 7 Industries
It’s 2026, and market competition isn’t easing. To thrive and stay ahead of the competition, your projects and teams must be highly efficient. However, it all depends on how well you’ve optimised your workflows. You may reconsider investing time in this optimisation exercise again. However, workflow optimisation is an ongoing, multi-step process that evolves as […]
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- 1/16/2026
How Traveling Helps You Disconnect From Work and Stress
Whether you work full-time or juggle multiple responsibilities at home, travelling offers a vital escape from the constant demands of professional life. Stepping away from your daily routines and regular deadlines could be the fastest route. This vital separation will refresh your headspace, sparking creativity and providing a sense of clarity too. If you’re ready […]
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- 1/16/2026
What to Do If You’re Failing A-Level Maths
Failing A-Level Maths can feel overwhelming, especially if you had clear plans for university or your future career. It’s normal to feel disappointed, anxious or unsure about what to do next. However, many students experience this setback and still go on to succeed through alternative routes, resits or new opportunities. This situation does not define […]
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- 12/22/2025
Turning PTO and Flexibility from Employee Perks into Strategic Business Assets
When companies are considering employee compensation packages, most will focus on building out competitive starting salaries and traditional benefits offerings. While these are absolutely fantastic starting points, many times modern employees value flexibility as an important deciding factor when choosing an employer and sticking it out for the long haul. Successful businesses don’t just view […]
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- 12/19/2025
Why Interview Coaches Recommend Resume Tailoring Tools as a Core Job Search Strategy in 2025
Interview coaches see the job market from a unique vantage point. Every week, they work with capable professionals who are confident in conversation, prepared for interview questions, and clear about their career goals. Yet many of these same candidates struggle to get interviews in the first place. The issue is rarely a lack of skill […]
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- 12/19/2025
A Smart Starting Point: Why Two-Piece Sets Work for Women New to the Office
Entering a professional setting for the first time is at once exciting and overwhelming, which is especially true of which suit to put on. For women just breaking into the corporate world, daily outfit choices bring stress, uncertainty, and the fear of not looking ‘major enough.’ This is where two-piece sets prove to be the […]
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- 12/19/2025
Interview Tips for Landing Your First Crypto Job
Interview Tips for Landing Your First Crypto Job Entering the crypto world can feel huge at first. The industry grows fast, changes fast and rewards people who move with intention. Good interviews are still the main door into real opportunities, so strong preparation matters. This guide looks at clear and practical ways to improve your […]
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- 12/16/2025
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Walmart becomes first retailer to hit $1tn market value
The milestone reflects the US retail giant's booming e-commerce business and investors' embrace of its AI investments.
- 2/3/2026
Disney names Josh D'Amaro as new chief executive
The media giant chooses the head of its amusement park business to replace longtime boss Bob Iger.
- 2/3/2026
One million people miss HMRC tax return deadline
The UK's tax authority says 27,456 people filed in the final hour before the cut-off at the end of Saturday.
- 2/3/2026
Stop watching Netflix and go to the pub, Welsh first minister says
Eluned Morgan said her government can't be expected "to step in and do the work" to save struggling pubs.
- 2/3/2026
PepsiCo to cut some US snack prices after backlash
The snack conglomerate is cutting the price of products including Doritos, Cheetos and Lays
- 2/3/2026
EU has 'open mind' on UK customs union debate, says commissioner
Valdis Dombrovskis says the EU is willing to engage with Britain amid mounting global uncertainty.
- 2/3/2026
Irn-Bru maker AG Barr buys two rival brands in £50m deal
The company said the two brands reflect the consumer's switch from alcoholic beverages to "adult soft drinks".
- 2/3/2026
X offices raided in France as UK opens fresh investigation into Grok
Elon Musk's X and Grok platforms are facing increased scrutiny from authorities on both sides of the channel.
- 2/3/2026
What's going on with the price of gold?
Gold has fallen from recent highs but there are several reasons investors are still finding refuge in the precious metal.
- 2/3/2026
Musk's SpaceX and xAI merge to make world's most valuable private company
Musk says the combined firm - which has been valued at more than $1tn - will be an "innovation engine".
- 2/3/2026
China bans hidden car door handles over safety concerns
It makes China the first country to stop the use of designs first made popular by Elon Musk's Tesla.
- 2/3/2026
No defect found in switch of jet grounded by Air India - regulator
The Boeing 787-8 jet was grounded after a pilot reported a possible issue with the fuel control switch.
- 2/3/2026
Hope and uncertainty as India and US strike long-delayed trade deal
Indian industry has welcomed lower tariffs, but experts caution against celebration until details are clearer.
- 2/3/2026
Warning for sellers amid rollercoaster gold and silver prices
Experts say there are things to consider before selling off your gold or silver.
- 2/2/2026
Disney warns of hit from flagging foreign visits
The company says international visits to its US parks are weakening, with analysts pointing to President Donald Trump's policies.
- 2/2/2026
Faisal Islam: Mandelson, Darling and the conversation I can't forget
The Epstein files appear to give extraordinary context to a call between the former chancellor and JP Morgan's boss.
- 2/2/2026
Gold and silver prices fall but FTSE 100 hits record high
Precious metal prices hit record highs in January as investors parked their money in "safe havens".
- 2/2/2026
Drivers can compare fuel prices at different petrol stations - how does it work?
Pump price changes will have to be shared in a government database within 30 minutes.
- 2/2/2026
Captain guilty of North Sea tanker crash death
Vladimir Motin is convicted of gross negligence manslaughter after a crew member died in the crash.
- 2/2/2026
Starbucks bets on robots to brew a turnaround in customers
Chief executive Brian Niccol explains why he thinks AI will help the coffee giant regain its buzz.
- 2/2/2026
French tech giant Capgemini to sell US subsidiary working for ICE
The firm's move comes amid global scrutiny of the methods used by the US immigration enforcement agency.
- 2/1/2026
Harry Styles and Anthony Joshua among UK's top taxpayers
The former One Direction member-turned-solo artist appears on the Sunday Times list for the first time.
- 2/1/2026
Phone lines stay open as tax return deadline looms
More than one million people missed the deadline a year ago, according to HM Revenue and Customs.
- 1/31/2026
US Commerce Secretary Lutnick planned Epstein island visit, emails show
The emails show Lutnick and his family planned a trip to Little Saint James, a private island Epstein purchased in 1998.
- 1/31/2026
Plan ahead and dress wisely: How to minimise add-on costs when you fly
Don't get swept into paying for extras you don't need.
- 1/31/2026
Trump picks Kevin Warsh to lead the US Federal Reserve
The 55-year-old economist had been considered for Fed chair during Trump's first term.
- 1/30/2026
Seven UK Labubu shops to open, after PM's China visit
The furry dolls have a signature spiky-toothed grin and became a viral purchase last summer.
- 1/30/2026
The yachting industry searches for alternatives to teak
Prized for its beauty, teak is in short supply, forcing the yacht industry to look for alternatives.
- 2/3/2026
Asda has lost its mojo and has a big fight to get it back
The industry data suggests that despite Asda embarking on a turnaround, it has been losing ground to rivals.
- 2/1/2026
Rare earths and data centres: India pushes local industry as global tensions rise
India's budget focuses on infrastructure and defence spending and tax breaks for data-centre investments.
- 2/1/2026
Visit the North Sea oil field used to store greenhouse gas
Hundreds of miles from Denmark's coast a project is underway to inject CO2 into an old oil field.
- 1/30/2026
Will Trump's pick to lead US central bank get him the change he wants?
Opinion is divided over whether Warsh will align with the US president's views over how the Federal Reserve should be run.
- 1/30/2026
'You don't feel judged': Why we buy more at self-service terminals
How restaurants and retailers use behavioural science to get us to increase our spending.
- 1/29/2026
Can India be a player in the computer chip industry?
India is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in building up a computer chip industry.
- 1/27/2026
Caribbean cannabis growers eye budding domestic sales and exports
Producers in Jamaica and Antigua hope that increasing liberalisation will lead to higher revenues.
- 1/26/2026
Trump covets mineral-rich Greenland, but what natural resources does it actually have?
Greenland's natural resources include large reserves of rare earth deposits.
- 1/23/2026
AI ready: The advantages of being a young entrepreneur
The latest generation of entrepreneurs have a head-start with AI but also face familiar challenges.
- 1/23/2026
How Slovakia became the world's number one carmaker
The European country is the biggest autos manufacturer relative to the size of its population.
- 1/22/2026
Trump says tiny cars are amazing but will Americans actually buy them?
The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan.
- 1/21/2026
Are 'tech dense' farms the future of farming?
A host of technology is on offer to farmers, promising to raise farming yields and lower food prices.
- 1/20/2026
One million people miss HMRC tax return deadline
The UK's tax authority says 27,456 people filed in the final hour before the cut-off at the end of Saturday.
- 2/3/2026
Fears over impact if free car parking removed
Cornwall Council is consulting on proposals to remove free parking from 13 of its car parks.
- 2/3/2026
Warning for sellers amid rollercoaster gold and silver prices
Experts say there are things to consider before selling off your gold or silver.
- 2/2/2026
Drivers can compare fuel prices at different petrol stations - how does it work?
Pump price changes will have to be shared in a government database within 30 minutes.
- 2/2/2026
The 'fantastic' baby bundles not every mum will get
Baby boxes are being delivered to expectant families in some of Wales' most deprived areas.
- 2/2/2026
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
How Guest Dragon Jenna Meek likes to do business
Jenna Meek joins the Dragons' Den as a guest for the first time.
- 1/30/2026
The Apprentice is back! Meet the new candidates
Twenty candidates are hoping to secure a £250,000 investment from Lord Sugar.
- 1/29/2026
Watch: Why Trump is hitting the road to rally Americans
The BBC's White House reporter Bernd Debusmann explains why the president is refocusing his attention on the US economy.
- 1/27/2026
1975: Could you do your food shop just once a year?
Grocery shopping with a couple who bought all their supplies yearly rather than weekly.
- 1/23/2026
Recruitment Smarts #1210
A Note from the Editor One of our big focuses on our Recruiter Zone channel this year is building conversations that actually matter to recruiters – the kind you’d genuinely make time for in a busy week, designed to be practical, honest, and grounded in the realities of running and growing a recruitment business today. Over the […]
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- 1/28/2026
£100k Won’t Save You If Your Fees Aren’t Protected
This blog from RecLAW is part of our “The £100k Growth Question for Recruiters” series. If a recruitment agency was handed £100,000 tomorrow, most would instinctively think the same things. More recruiters. New tech. A shiny CRM. A bigger marketing push. All sensible on the surface. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: you can double your […]
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- 1/27/2026
Recruitment Smarts #1209
A Note from the Editor How are agency recruiters handling interview scheduling today? Hung Lee recently ran a poll with in-house/TA teams and shared the results in Recruiting Brainfood. The responses were more mixed than expected, which got us wondering whether agencies are in a different place. We’ve run a similar poll focused on agency […]
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- 1/21/2026
Tech Roles Top Salary Scale in 2026: New Totaljobs Analysis Reveals the Sectors Where UK Workers Are Earning the Most
If you want to know more about salary surveys in the UK, check out our Salary Survey and Salary Calculator page. The Report UK salary growth is becoming concentrated in high-skill, specialist roles, according to new analysis from Totaljobs. Analysis of over 21.6M job ads across the market found that median advertised pay has risen […]
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- 1/16/2026
Contract vs Perm: The Reality for Recruitment Agencies Today
The big question for many agency owners is: should a recruitment agency focus on contract or permanent recruitment? The truth is, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer. Decisions are driven by strategy and your aspirations to scale – your business plan, your market, the sectors you operate in, and what your clients actually need all play […]
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- 1/15/2026
A Recruiter’s Guide to Smarter Talent Assessment Strategies
Hiring the wrong person costs more than money. It drains team morale, disrupts workflows, and sets projects back by months. Yet many recruiters still rely on gut instinct and polished Curriculum Vitae (CVs) to make decisions that shape entire departments. The best candidates aren’t always the ones who interview well or have the shiniest credentials. […]
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- 1/14/2026
Recruitment Smarts #1208
A Note from the Editor Shape the AI in Recruitment Benchmarks for 2026 Take a 5-minute survey and be first to get Access Recruitment’s 2026 AI Outlook. Most recruitment agencies say they’ve adopted AI. Far fewer can say whether it’s actually delivering value. The 2026 AI in Recruitment Outlook Report will show what’s driving success and the reality gap between AI […]
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- 1/14/2026
The £100k Growth Question for Recruiters Series
Our last blog series, The 2026 Playbook: What Recruiters Need to Do Differently, struck a chord with recruiters everywhere. It brought together voices from across the industry, experts in tech, training, marketing, people, client strategy, and more, all sharing one goal: to help recruitment agencies understand what needs to change to thrive in 2026. In […]
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- 1/13/2026
‘‘Should I Stay, or Should I Go?” Totaljobs Data Reveals a Workforce Set to Split in 2026 Between Jobseekers and ‘Job-Huggers’
New research from Totaljobs reveals a workforce increasingly split between those preparing to move for better pay and those staying put in search of security. Totaljobs’ Salary and Benefits Report 2026 found that over two-fifths of workers (41%) are either actively looking for a new role, or plan to in 2026, with higher pay (51%) […]
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- 1/12/2026
Immediate Job Market Bounce Back in the Balance as 2026 Begins
A survey of businesses suggests that rising costs from the National Minimum Wage, National Insurance changes and new employment rights puts an immediate job market recovery in the balance. An online survey of employers conducted by Whitestone Insight on behalf of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) straight after the Autumn Budget, suggests a sudden […]
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- 1/8/2026