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Fewer Music Shops on UK High Streets
The number of places to buy instruments has declined, as customers move online
- 8/26/2025
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Rise of E-Learning: How Online Training Platforms Are Reshaping Global Workforce Development
When the world locked down, students logged in. In a matter of weeks, universities, corporations, and training providers scrambled to take their programs online. The result? A global surge in e-learning adoption that reshaped how we train, work, and grow. In 2020 alone, Coursera’s registered users jumped from 46 million to 76 million — a […]
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- 8/18/2025
Why Becoming a Financial Advisor Could Be Your Best Career Move
Are you looking for a career that combines the thrill of high-stakes financial decision-making with the reward of helping people build lasting wealth? A career as a financial advisor offers just that, with the added bonus of working closely with high-net-worth individuals and businesses on some of the most unique investment opportunities available. From second […]
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- 8/12/2025
Modern Breakout Office Furniture: Enhancing Shared Workspaces with Comfort, Function, and Style
In today’s dynamic work environment, the concept of breakout spaces has become increasingly popular. These areas are designed to provide employees with a place to relax, collaborate, and recharge away from their desks. Modern breakout office furniture plays a crucial role in creating these versatile spaces, combining comfort, function, and style to meet the diverse […]
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- 8/8/2025
Gain Interview Advantage with Business Process Modelling Certification
Job market competition is fierce, with candidates having to stand out to land that next dream job. Specialized certifications are an excellent way to gain a professional edge and clearly set you apart from a candidate pool. Technical competence in a professional area provides clear differentiation in a competitive job market. Business process modelling certification […]
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- 7/30/2025
How to Look Attractive for an Interview
First impressions matter, especially in job interviews where appearance, confidence, and professionalism can influence the outcome as much as your skills and experience. Looking attractive for an interview is not about conforming to unrealistic beauty standards, but about presenting yourself in a way that communicates competence, self-respect, and readiness for the role. This article explores […]
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- 7/16/2025
What Changing Cities Teach Us About Adaptability in Career Transitions
Adapting to a new city can be both an exciting and overwhelming experience. Whether it’s for personal growth, a fresh start, or a job opportunity, moving to a new urban environment challenges you to embrace change. Interestingly, the very lessons you can learn from adjusting to life in a new city mirror the mindset you […]
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- 7/14/2025
How to Repair Slow Internet on Windows 10
Slow internet can be really frustrating, particularly when you are trying to work, stream, or browse smoothly. If you’re a Windows 10 user experiencing slowing speeds, don’t worry; you are not alone. There are plenty of users who encounter slow internet on Windows 10 because of numerous reasons such as background applications, outdated drivers, or […]
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- 7/5/2025
Massage Therapy: The Secret Tool to Boost Interview Confidence and Career Clarity
In the competitive world of career advancement and job interviews, candidates often focus on strategy: refining CVs, mastering body language, and rehearsing responses. But what if the missing piece to landing a dream role wasn’t just mental—but physical and emotional too? That’s where massage therapy comes in—not just as a luxury or form of relaxation, […]
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- 6/25/2025
The Rise of Remote Work: How Job Seekers Can Stay Competitive in a Global Talent Pool
Remote work is no longer an anomaly perk — it’s an intrinsic shift in how the world operates. Increasingly, companies now hire across borders, introducing new opportunities and new competition. The global talent pool is expanding exponentially, driven by technology, economic shifts, and work attitudes. In particular, companies are exploring regional recruitment strategies that balance […]
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- 6/17/2025
5 Reasons Why a Payment Processor Might Refuse to Open an Account for You
It can be hugely frustrating and inconvenient when you attempt to open a merchant account, only to be denied by a payment processor. You would not be the first person to experience this scenario, so why does it happen? A key point to make is that refusal might feel personal, but in reality, it is […]
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- 6/13/2025
UK Recruiter Feed
Google must share information, judge rules in monopoly case
The case sought to limit Google's online search dominance.
- 9/2/2025
UK borrowing costs hit 27-year high adding to pressure on Reeves
The interest rate on UK 30-year bonds hits the highest since 1998 as concerns over the economic outlook continue.
- 9/2/2025
Faisal Islam: What's causing the UK's long-term borrowing costs to rise?
The cost of government borrowing has risen again - what does it mean for the public finances and upcoming Budget?
- 9/2/2025
Trump and sons' stake in crypto firm worth $5bn
World Liberty Financial, launched by the Trumps during the presidential campaign, begins trading.
- 9/2/2025
Jaguar Land Rover production severely hit by cyber-attack
Staff were sent home and the company shut down its IT systems in an effort to minimise the damage done.
- 9/2/2025
Will drones deliver your next hot food order?
A Swedish firm hopes that drones will open up a new market for hot food delivery.
- 9/1/2025
Sainsbury's to trial facial recognition to catch shoplifters
Sainsbury's says the technology is part of efforts to identify shoplifters to curb retail crime.
- 9/2/2025
Gold price hits record high as investors seek safety
Experts say uncertainty resulting from US policy is making investors seek safer investments such as gold.
- 9/2/2025
Nestle fires boss after romantic relationship with employee
The food giant says Laurent Freixe had an "undisclosed" relationship with "a direct subordinate".
- 9/1/2025
Net-zero 'not a platitude' for oil and gas sector - regulator
The North Sea Transition Authority said the energy transition was "well underway" and has been "for decades".
- 9/2/2025
How oil has brought Russia, China and India closer
Russia's Vladimir Putin met China's and India's leaders in Tianjin in a show of solidarity.
- 9/2/2025
Trump says India offered to remove tariffs on US goods
His comment came hours after Indian PM Modi met China's Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin.
- 9/2/2025
Scotland scraps peak rail fares - will the rest of the UK follow?
Working patterns have changed since Covid so could peak train pricing be phased out altogether?
- 9/2/2025
US Fed loss of independence a serious danger, says Lagarde
The European Central Bank president warns against Donald Trump seizing control of the US Federal Reserve.
- 9/1/2025
House price growth slows as calls mount over tax reform
The average home in the UK cost £271,079 in the year to August, according to Nationwide.
- 9/1/2025
Royal Mail in profit for first time in three years
The small profit comes as the company looks to turn around its fortunes under new ownership.
- 9/1/2025
Tories pledge to get all oil and gas out of North Sea
The government warns Kemi Badenoch's plans would "only accelerate the worsening climate crisis".
- 9/1/2025
BYD shares slide as China's EV price war hits profits
The EV maker faces a crowed market, with rivals like XPeng and Telsa, which have all cut prices.
- 9/1/2025
US court rules many of Trump's global tariffs are illegal
The tariffs can remain in place until mid-October to allow the Trump administration time to request the Supreme Court take up the case.
- 8/30/2025
How coffee chains like Costa lost the matcha generation
Costa's owner Coca-Cola is reportedly looking to sell the chain as its popularity cools off. So has something gone wrong?
- 8/30/2025
Ticketless train travel to be trialled across cities
The digital ticketing trials will allow passengers to check in and out using a location-identifying app.
- 9/1/2025
UK secures £10bn deal to supply Norway with warships
The government says the agreement will support thousands of jobs, including more than 2,000 in Scotland.
- 8/31/2025
Bank share prices tumble after calls for tax on profits
A think tank says a new bank tax could raise £8bn a year, a suggestion that sent bank shares tumbling.
- 8/29/2025
Tesla asks court to throw out fatal crash verdict
Carmaker asks judge to overturn $243m verdict in fatal Autopilot crash case.
- 8/29/2025
P&O Ferries boss who sacked 800 staff quits
Chief executive Peter Hebblethwaite led the company when it sacked hundreds of staff in March 2022.
- 8/29/2025
Court documents shed new light on UK-Apple row over user data
The document suggests the government may still want access despite US officials saying it had dropped the demand.
- 8/29/2025
'It's a chaotic mess': UK firms warn over US small parcel tax
The US scraps its de-minimis exemption, meaning no more duty-free entry of small parcels to the US.
- 8/29/2025
How sheer luck made this tiny Caribbean island millions from its web address
Anguilla has the internet domain .ai and is earning a fortune selling the address to tech firms.
- 9/1/2025
Thirsty data centres boom in drought-hit Mexico
Activists in Querétaro criticise state government for prioritising the data processing needs for US tech firms over their own citizens
- 8/28/2025
How to stop AI agents going rogue
Agentic AI is taking decisions and acting on behalf of users, but how to stop that going wrong?
- 8/26/2025
Climate change pushing winemakers to blend wines from different years
Non-vintage still wine is now increasingly being made in response to more challenging weather.
- 8/24/2025
Denmark ending letter deliveries is a sign of the digital times
PostNord blames sharply falling demand - will other post firms around the world follow suit?
- 8/20/2025
How to destroy harmful 'forever chemicals'
PFAS were once prized for their durability, but now firms are developing ways to destroy them.
- 8/18/2025
Should Europe wean itself off US tech?
Just three US firms provide 70% of Europe's cloud-computing, leading to fears of overreliance.
- 8/17/2025
Inside Australia's billion-dollar bid to take on China's rare earth dominance
Recent moves by Beijing have got businesses worried - and Australia is looking to offer an alternative.
- 8/12/2025
Economic woes dominate as Bolivia prepares to go to the polls
The South American country is dealing with very high inflation ahead of its latest general election.
- 8/13/2025
How to get AI to work in 22 languages
India tackles the problem of making AI translate between its many languages and dialects
- 8/11/2025
Will AI make language dubbing easy for film and TV?
New tech promises to dub film and TV into different languages without losing the quality of the performance.
- 8/14/2025
China's unemployed young adults who are pretending to have jobs
With Chinese youth unemployment high, individuals are paying to go into offices and pretend to work.
- 8/11/2025
Why firms are merging HR and IT departments
The emergence of AI is spurring some firms to make their HR and IT departments work closer together.
- 8/7/2025
How Europe is vying for rare earth independence from China
The EU is aiming to increase its own production of rare earth metals, led by a facility in France.
- 8/6/2025
Will new greener brake pads be more expensive?
Automotive industry will have to change techniques and materials as new EU rules come into force in 2026
- 8/4/2025
Why is UK inflation still rising?
UK Inflation has fallen from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.
- 9/2/2025
Scotland scraps peak rail fares - will the rest of the UK follow?
Working patterns have changed since Covid so could peak train pricing be phased out altogether?
- 9/2/2025
'Constant anxiety' over school costs
Parents are struggling as the cost of sending kids to school rises by £600.
- 9/2/2025
Parents' dread as cost of attending school mounts
One parent says she starts planning months in advance for the costs of the new school term.
- 9/2/2025
Cost of living giveaway event for residents
The event will offer practical advice and provide affordable food and free sim cards.
- 9/1/2025
The UK car industry is at a tipping point - can it be saved?
Tariffs, Brexit, pandemic havoc... All of this caused short-term disruption - but the impact concealed a deeper problem for the UK automotive industry
- 8/12/2025
Trump's global tariffs 'victory' may well come at a high price
The US president considers it a win - but if this all triggers a foundational realignment, the results may not break in his favour
- 7/31/2025
Labour might be down, but it's not necessarily out - voters reflect on a year in power
What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
- 7/5/2025
China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?
The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security?
- 6/9/2025
The secretive US factory that lays bare the contradiction in Trump's America First plan
An exclusive look inside the closely guarded factory the president wants to become a foundation stone for a US golden age.
- 5/18/2025
Martin Lewis has this warning for women over 40
He explains how some women could be owed thousands of pounds in relation to their state pension.
- 8/26/2025
TFW you're doing a food shop, but something's not right
TFW you're doing a food shop, but something's not right
- 8/25/2025
The shop making people laugh for nearly 100 years
Hull's iconic Dinsdale's joke shop has remained pretty much untouched for almost a century.
- 8/22/2025
From Surviving to Thriving: Boost Margins with Smart Automation and AI
A guest blog from Pump as part of our From Surviving to Thriving: Practical Ways to Boost Margins Right Now series. The Margin Squeeze Is Real Recruitment agency owners are feeling the pressure. Rising costs, tighter client budgets, and increased competition mean that every percentage point of margin matters. But boosting profitability doesn’t always require sweeping […]
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- 9/2/2025
Recruitment Smarts #1191
A Note from the Editor This week’s content captures the big forces shaping recruitment: growth, people, and change. Leaders are rethinking how to scale sustainably, strengthen client relationships, and adapt to shifting candidate expectations. At the same time, fairness and experience remain in focus, with new ideas and tools aimed at reducing bias and improving […]
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- 9/2/2025
3 Tips to Enhance Business Development Results, Now!
A guest blog from Jobadder as part of our From Surviving to Thriving: Practical Ways to Boost Margins Right Now series. Crack the code. Win new clients. Master your business development. In recruitment, success isn’t just about who you know, it’s about how you use that knowledge. Top billers don’t stumble onto success – they relentlessly […]
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- 8/28/2025
From Surviving to Thriving: Maximise Your Tech Stack and Boost Recruitment Margins
A guest blog from Access as part of our From Surviving to Thriving: Practical Ways to Boost Margins Right Now series. Recruitment is more competitive than ever and the difference between merely surviving and truly thriving hinges on the strategies you employ – and let’s be honest, simply surviving can feel demotivating in the long-run. For […]
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- 8/27/2025
Recruitment Smarts #1190
A Note from the Editor This week’s newsletter is all about recruitment’s changing landscape and how we adapt. From the rise of AI to the persistence of candidate fraud, recruiters are facing both new tools and new challenges. We look into the trust gap in hiring – with candidates stretching the truth on CVs and […]
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- 8/26/2025
Keep or Delete? Striking Balance Between Commercial Goals and GDPR Compliance
Experts at HubSpot, filerskeepers and The DPO Centre discuss the realities of CRM data retention and compliance. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems lie at the beating heart of modern sales and marketing efforts, offering a platform for tracking leads, seeking new opportunities and keeping ongoing relationships in prime condition. Unfortunately, there’s no such thing as […]
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- 8/24/2025
Margins Are Tight. Here’s How Smart UK Recruiters Are Fighting Back
A guest blog from AllSorter as part of our From Surviving to Thriving: Practical Ways to Boost Margins Right Now series. The UK recruitment market is under pressure – from all sides. Agencies are battling increased costs, longer sales cycles, and higher salary expectations, all while clients demand faster candidate turnaround and flawless submissions. For many […]
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- 8/22/2025
Save a Recruiter a Week: Smart Moves to Reclaim Time and Rebuild Margin
A guest blog from Talisman as part of our From Surviving to Thriving: Practical Ways to Boost Margins Right Now series. Margins are under pressure. But improving them doesn’t always require a big transformation. In fact, the fastest route to stronger profits often starts with a simple question: Where is your time going? In a market […]
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- 8/20/2025
Recruitment Smarts #1189
A Note from the Editor Louise was interviewed for OnRec this week. She was asked for her views on all things recruitment, what’s changed, what’s important, what’s great and what should you attend. Read the interview to find out all she had to say! Exciting news from our partners at 3R. They are joining forces […]
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- 8/19/2025
Protect Your Fees, Protect Your Margins: Legal Wins for Recruiters
A guest blog from RecLaw as part of our From Surviving to Thriving: Practical Ways to Boost Margins Right Now series. If margins are tight, the last thing you can afford is unpaid fees, disputes, or loophole-loving clients. Every pound protected is a pound earned and, in our world, legal expertise isn’t about slowing you down, […]
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- 8/18/2025