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

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

Government to give go-ahead for £1bn defence helicopter deal

The chancellor has stepped in to protect jobs at the helicopter manufacturer in Somerset, the BBC understands.

• 2/27/2026

Sam Altman backs rival Anthropic in fight with Pentagon

The OpenAI leader, and much of the tech industry, is throwing support behind Anthropic.

• 2/27/2026

Brewdog expected to announce sale early next week

Staff are told Brewdog's German arm is not included in the sale and will now be liquidated but bars will trade as normal this weekend.

• 2/27/2026

Paramount set for $111bn Warner Bros takeover after Netflix drops bid

Netflix's decision to back down from the bidding war clears the path for Paramount to win the takeover battle.

• 2/27/2026

Jack Dorsey's Block cuts thousands of jobs as it embraces AI

The Twitter co-founder says he believes the majority of firms will make similar changes "within the next year."

• 2/27/2026

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

Waitrose to suspend mackerel sales due to overfishing concerns

The supermarket chain says it will stop sourcing fresh, chilled and frozen mackerel by 29 April.

• 2/27/2026

Dyson settles forced labour suit in landmark UK case

Migrant workers alleged they were subjected to abusive treatment in a Malaysian factory for Dyson.

• 2/27/2026

Tyrrells plans to give vegetable crisps the chop

Parent company KP confirms the proposals may lead to the loss of a factory in Uttoxeter.

• 2/27/2026

'I was on Instagram all day' - woman tells landmark trial

The young woman, who accuses Meta and Google of making addictive social media platforms, has been speaking in court.

• 2/27/2026

Burger King rolls out AI headsets that track employee 'friendliness'

The fast-food chain is testing OpenAI-powered headsets that monitor staff interactions with customers.

• 2/26/2026

Anthropic boss rejects Pentagon demand to drop AI safeguards

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth previously threatened to remove the firm from the department's supply chain.

• 2/27/2026

Mandelson referred to EU anti-fraud agency over Epstein emails

The European Commission says it is assessing whether the peer breached its code of conduct while its trade envoy.

• 2/26/2026

Nearly a million 16-24 year-olds not working or in education

People at the start of their careers are particularly affected by the UK's weak job market.

• 2/26/2026

World Economic Forum boss quits after review of Epstein links

Brende acknowledged communications with Epstein but said he was "completely unaware" of his past criminal activity.

• 2/26/2026

Walmart to pay $100m over claims it misled drivers over pay

The company told drivers they could expect to receive more in pay and tips than they actually did.

• 2/26/2026

Royal Mail bosses to be called to Parliament over letter delivery failures

It comes after hundreds of people contacted BBC Your Voice to express frustration over late deliveries.

• 2/26/2026

Instagram to alert parents if teens search for self-harm and suicide content

Safety campaigners say Meta is "passing the buck" with its new feature for parents using Instagram's teen supervision tools.

• 2/26/2026

Faisal Islam: Is the UK economy really turning a corner?

The Chancellor is trying to use this moment as a launching pad for a wider attempt to gee up consumer and business confidence.

• 2/25/2026

Ocado to axe 1,000 jobs in cost-cutting drive

The technology and online grocery group is cutting about 5% of its global workforce, with two-thirds of the losses in the UK.

• 2/26/2026

Chip giant Nvidia defies AI concerns with record $215bn revenue

Demand for Nvidia chips rose even as the company sets out to create AI products of its own.

• 2/25/2026

Aldi shop staff to receive two pay rises this year

The German budget supermarket is a growing competitor among British supermarkets.

• 2/26/2026

MrBeast video editor fined over insider trading

A former California governor candidate was also disciplined as the prediction market Kalshi cracks down.

• 2/25/2026

New travel rules for UK visitors kick in - how are you affected?

From 25 February, a new system will come into force which will affect many people, including British dual nationals.

• 2/25/2026

Why Asian firms are not cheering Trump tariff ruling

The US Supreme Court's decision to block a pillar of US trade policy has caused yet more uncertainty.

• 2/25/2026

Canada's finance minister says US is unlikely to lift tariffs

The comments come after US President Donald Trump said he wants global tariffs to replace income taxes as America's main revenue source.

• 2/26/2026

Household energy bills to fall in April after charges shake-up

Changes announced in the Budget mean all energy bills will see some kind of reduction, but it will vary.

• 2/25/2026

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

Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north

Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.

• 2/24/2026

Are you cut out for living and working in Antarctica?

Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.

• 2/23/2026

How do you modernise mango farming?

India's mango farmers are being urged to innovate as climate change makes cultivation "unpredictable".

• 2/20/2026

The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables

During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.

• 2/19/2026

Reddit's human content wins amid the AI flood

Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content.

• 2/17/2026

Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain

The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.

• 2/16/2026

Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands

Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.

• 2/13/2026

Who is billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and how did he make his money?

The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration.

• 2/12/2026

The US economy is growing - so where are all the jobs?

As hiring rates and job openings drop, some worry a tough job market could be here to stay.

• 2/13/2026

The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?

The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.

• 2/12/2026

Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech

Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.

• 2/10/2026

How did Paramount beat Netflix to Warner Bros?

What to know about the two firms' blockbuster battle to control Warner Bros Discovery.

• 2/27/2026

How £50m 'fish disco' could save farmland

Innovative tech scares fish away from nuclear cooling pipes.

• 2/10/2026

SSE Airtricity to reduce gas prices by 8% from April

It means the annual gas bill of a typical household with a credit meter will reduce by £80 a year.

• 2/27/2026

Why you should consider fixing your energy tariff now

Martin Lewis explains what the upcoming change to the energy price cap means for your bills.

• 2/27/2026

Data tool to spot families due financial support

Households entitled to national benefits will be identified by the new system.

• 2/27/2026

Community larder helps 117 people in one day

Jo Haywood says the volunteer-led group is seeing "record numbers" of people needing cheaper food.

• 2/27/2026

'Is this all bad debt or good debt?'

Karen has not only left the family in emotional turmoil but also in serious debt.

• 2/26/2026

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 you should consider fixing your energy tariff now

Martin Lewis explains what the upcoming change to the energy price cap means for your bills.

• 2/27/2026

'Is this all bad debt or good debt?'

Karen has not only left the family in emotional turmoil but also in serious debt.

• 2/26/2026

Martin Lewis on what the new energy price cap means

Typical household energy bills will fall by 7% in April, regulator Ofgem has announced, following a shake-up in charges by the government.

• 2/25/2026

When the retail staff can't help you

This customer might be feeling trolled, in this scene from Small Prophets.

• 2/20/2026

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

Recruitment Smarts #1212

A Note from the Editor Sorry to mention AI so early in the newsletter – but we’d love to hear your thoughts Has AI actually improved your recruitment process yet? ✅  Yes – significantly ✅  Somewhat ✅  Not really ✅  Too early to tell Share your vote on our Linkedin poll. In the newsletter this week, […]

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• 2/11/2026

Recruitment Pay Facts and Stats Hub: Updated for 2026

This article from New Millennia compiles up-to-date UK recruitment pay data, explaining how recruiter compensation and agency fees work, typical salaries by role and location, hiring costs, and industry earning potential to help readers understand pay trends in 2026. Perfect if you’re starting a recruitment agency!   See the full article on the New Millennia […]

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• 2/10/2026

Best EOR Companies in the UK: Post-Brexit Guide

Our partners at Borderless AI have put together this guide exploring the UK Employer of Record landscape in a post-Brexit environment.   The United Kingdom maintains its position as a premier destination for global talent, featuring a highly educated, diverse workforce with exceptional capabilities across financial services, technology, creative sectors, and life sciences. While Brexit […]

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• 2/10/2026

How the French Job Search Platform Landscape is Evolving

The French labour market has undergone a significant digital transformation over the last decade. What was once driven primarily by public employment services and informal networks is now shaped by a diverse mix of digital platforms, algorithms, and candidate experience tools. For both local talent and international professionals, navigating this landscape is no longer about […]

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• 2/9/2026