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Reported assaults on Britain's rail services rise by more than a third
Recorded incidents of violence and harassment against passengers and rail workers showed a sharp increase in the year to March.
- 9/24/2026
£170 a bag? Protein users squeezed as prices soar
Consumers are feeling the pinch from the rising cost of protein.
- 9/23/2026
They were labelled 'pervert glasses'. Will a camera-free version transform their image?
Meta has unveiled audio-only smart glasses, with some questioning whether it is a response to the backlash over privacy.
- 9/24/2026
Rogue OpenAI agent 'infiltrated' Australian government website in world first
Australia criticised OpenAI for taking "too long" to tell them about the breach which happened in June.
- 9/24/2026
How the oil capital of the US welcomed a solar power boom
Texas is now the country's biggest producer of solar-farmed electricity.
- 9/23/2026
Trump and Xi come face-to-face as US and China battle to win the AI race
The US and China are vying for AI supremacy while seeking to keep it under human control.
- 9/23/2026
Lidl banned from selling copycat Birkenstock sandals, Dutch court rules
Lidl must also compensate Birkenstock and pay its legal fees, according to the court ruling
- 9/23/2026
Rolls-Royce signs 'multi-million' engine deal
The order will see 18 engines built and maintained by the company from its Derby aerospace centre.
- 9/24/2026
US rejects pleas from OpenAI, Anthropic for global AI standards
OpenAI's Sam Altman has called for risk evaluation standards, as have Anthropic's Dario Amodei and Hugging Face's Clement Delangue.
- 9/23/2026
Trump reveals millions of dollars' worth of share deals in big tech and AI
Stock in major firms such as Microsoft, Nvidia and SpaceX was bought and sold on behalf of the US president.
- 9/23/2026
Barrecore and Boom Cycle owner suddenly shuts studios
Common Bond has emailed customers announcing its locations were closed "until further notice".
- 9/23/2026
Off sick? You need to phone your boss, back-to-work adviser says
Relying on text and email means sick workers disengaged and were less likely to work again, says Sir Charlie Mayfield.
- 9/23/2026
UK warned over ballooning debt costs and slower growth ahead of Budget
Higher energy prices due to the conflict in the Middle East and climate change could hit growth.
- 9/23/2026
Tories would prevent long-term jobless spending benefits on alcohol and cigarettes
The proposals would also see benefits cut for people who are able to work but have failed to hold down a job.
- 9/24/2026
Bentley unveils its first fully electric car
The SUVs will be built on a new production line in Crewe, which has been Bentley's base since 1946.
- 9/23/2026
Will a switch to light speed cut power use at data centres?
To save power and add capacity, data centres are switching from copper wires to tech using light.
- 9/22/2026
Europe's car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?
Auto executives across Europe hope rearmament can help them flex their industrial muscles once more.
- 9/24/2026
Trump wants AI to be rebranded as super intelligence. Will it work?
Some people close to the president have started to use the term but experts say it is unlikely to catch on.
- 9/23/2026
UK and US warned to take action on spiralling debt costs by IMF
In an interview with the BBC, Kristalina Georgieva says economic shocks had pushed "debt levels up like a staircase not to heaven".
- 9/23/2026
'I don't have a buoyancy aid': Living without the Bank of Mum and Dad
Three 20-somethings tell BBC News how they are navigating life without parental support.
- 9/22/2026
Trump says he would back ban on diesel exports
Republicans lawmakers have put pressure on the president to curb exports as diesel prices soar to record highs in the US.
- 9/22/2026
Sir Jim Ratcliffe suspends production at key UK plants blaming high gas prices
Ineos said natural gas in the UK is twelve times more expensive than in the US.
- 9/22/2026
'We screwed up': Doordash admits underpaying New York workers
The food delivery giant will pay a $131.5m settlement following a city probe into wage violations.
- 9/22/2026
New EU industry rules would damage UK, warns Burnham
The prime minister met the European Commission President during his visit to the United Nations General Assembly.
- 9/22/2026
Unexpected UK borrowing surge adds to pre-Budget pressure on chancellor
Borrowing was higher than expected in August as inflation piles pressure on the government ahead of the Budget.
- 9/22/2026
Spain battles climate change on several fronts
A summer of wildfires and heatwaves underlines the threats to the country's economy.
- 9/22/2026
The virtual worlds where robots are trained
Training systems that allow robots to negotiate the real world are getting more sophisticated.
- 9/17/2026
Would you buy branded clothing from your favourite tech firm?
Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic are all now selling their own limited edition fashion lines.
- 9/16/2026
The extreme engineering of aircraft windows
Few companies have the technology to make aircraft windows which are getting harder to make.
- 9/15/2026
Can Europe recharge its battery industry?
Europe has some promising battery tech, but can it make up ground lost to Chinese battery giants?
- 9/10/2026
I asked my husband to pay into my pension when we had a child - here's why
Molly and Taylor Haylett explain the changes to how they managed their finances when they started a family.
- 9/10/2026
Why some experts increasingly fear AI will take over
AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried
- 9/9/2026
Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?
More companies are tying career progression to AI use: is that fair?
- 9/8/2026
'Tirana teeth': Albania hopes to be the new Turkey for dental work
The Balkan nation is aiming to become a new centre for medical tourism.
- 9/8/2026
From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom
Demand for avocados is booming in India and local growers hope to grab more of the market.
- 9/4/2026
Food banks 'in crisis' amid fears some may have to close
According to the Trussell Trust, an anti-poverty charity, some food banks are having pay for 30-50% of the food they are supplying.
- 9/24/2026
Rising fuel costs hitting businesses and customers
Business owners say higher fuel costs are creating challenges on several fronts.
- 9/24/2026
Rise in 'commuter students' due to living costs
Some young people are staying at home while attending university as they cannot afford to move.
- 9/24/2026
Concerns county will not benefit from £2 bus cap
Councillor Justine Peberdy says Yeomans Travel and Sargeants Brothers have not committed to the cap.
- 9/23/2026
Europe's car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?
Auto executives across Europe hope rearmament can help them flex their industrial muscles once more.
- 9/24/2026
Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption
Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?
- 9/5/2026
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
What to think about when buying travel insurance
Consumer expert Harry Kind walks through what to do when buying travel insurance.
- 9/24/2026
Business Daily
What both want from the visit and how the leaders' relationship could shape its outcome
- 9/23/2026
.Gov Careers
Your CV Can Be Accurate and Still Be Outdated
Your CV/resume can be completely accurate and still be wrong for the market you’re applying into. I see this quite often with experienced professionals who have been with the same company for several years. Their CV reflects what made them successful in that environment. It shows the responsibilities they were given, the language their company […]
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- 9/23/2026
Do You Need Both Level 2 and Level 3 to Work as a Personal Trainer?
If you are planning a move into personal training, Level 2 and Level 3 can look like two separate hurdles. The titles sound similar, yet they prepare you for different roles. That matters if you are changing career, paying for training yourself or trying to work out how soon you can start applying for PT […]
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- 9/16/2026
Careers in Ecommerce Logistics: Skills That Are in High Demand Right Now
Ecommerce logistics offers more entry points than most people expect, from warehouse operations to data and systems roles, and the skills that transfer from adjacent work vary widely depending on which path someone is aiming for. This piece covers the roles a fulfilment operation actually hires for, which qualifications genuinely gate hiring, and what realistic […]
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- 9/16/2026
From First Customers to Market Leader: How Digital Marketing Changes as a Business Grows
Digital marketing is often discussed as though every business should follow the same formula: build a website, publish content, run advertisements, and maintain social media accounts. In reality, the right approach changes considerably as a company develops. A new business may need to establish credibility and find its first customers. A growing company may be […]
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- 9/13/2026
The Role of Maritime Security Jobs in the Shipping Industry
Foremost, security serves to protect ports, vessels and maritime infrastructure from any potential threat. Ranging from protecting all maritime assets to ensuring the safety across all trade routes, the authorities involved are ready to act spontaneously or able to mull over a worsening situation to debate an appropriate response. Governments, international organizations and maritime industry […]
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- 9/9/2026
Measuring Visibility When People Stop Clicking Through
Marketing reporting has always leaned on one convenient fact: a visit is easy to count. Someone arrives, the analytics records it, and the number goes in the report. Everything downstream, from attribution to budget allocation, rests on that. That foundation is eroding. More questions are being answered before anyone reaches a website, in generated summaries […]
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- 9/8/2026
When Does Outsourcing HR Make Sense for a Growing SME?
The increase in scale opens up new opportunities for SMEs but also brings people-management tasks that soon become more complicated. Where a business used to employ just a few individuals, it may now have to manage teams, managers, various work arrangements and employment-related concerns. Recruiting becomes more frequent. Absences require more attention. There is a […]
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- 8/28/2026
Making Your Mark as a Successful Teaching Assistant
It takes a massive team effort to keep a school environment focused, supportive, and productive, and right at the heart of that team are the teaching assistants. Support staff help hold schools together, bridging the gap between a busy teacher’s lesson plan and a pupil who just needs that extra bit of reassurance or guidance. […]
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- 8/24/2026
Are Virtual Internships Worth It? 5 Things That Surprised Recent Graduates
The landscape of early-career work has experienced a massive shift. Not too long ago, securing a meaningful internship meant wearing uncomfortable corporate clothes, enduring a crowded morning train ride, and spending your day in a physical office cubicle. For generations, this face-to-face routine was considered the only valid way to build a professional network and […]
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- 8/21/2026
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
UK Recruiter Feed
The Recruitment Rule I’d Break: “Once Someone Has Passed Their DBS Check, That Box Is Ticked”
This post by Tim Burchell at UK Private Investigators is part of our blog series, “The Recruitment Rule I’d Break”. The recruitment rule I would break is simple: once someone has passed their DBS check, that box is ticked. It is an understandable shortcut. Recruitment involves deadlines, compliance tasks and pressure to fill roles. But […]
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- 9/24/2026
Recruitment Smarts #1242
From the Editor Applications for speakers for the Recruitment Agency Expo 2027 close next Monday, so this is your final reminder to submit. If you have real‑world experience, practical insight or a story that helps recruitment businesses perform, grow or adapt, now’s the moment to put your session forward. Louise shared this screenshot on LinkedIn […]
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- 9/23/2026
Is Your Recruitment Business Evolving as Fast as It’s Growing?
3R have highlighted one of the biggest challenges facing modern recruitment agencies: keeping operational maturity in step with rapid growth. Their latest piece on SafeRec explores why evolving your processes, compliance posture, and technology stack isn’t optional anymore—it’s the difference between scaling sustainably and storing up risk for later. A sharp, practical read for any […]
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- 9/22/2026
The Recruitment Rule I’d Break: Stop Wearing Every Hat In Your Recruitment Business
This post by Ashley Lyas of Quba Solutions is part of our blog series, “The Recruitment Rule I’d Break”. The recruitment rule I would break is the belief that, when you run a small agency, you should do everything yourself. It is a mindset many recruitment founders adopt out of necessity. You start the business […]
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- 9/21/2026
The Recruitment Rule I’d Break: Growing Agencies Should Build an Internal Operations Team as Soon as They Reach a Certain Size
This post by Kim De’ath of 3R is part of our blog series, “The Recruitment Rule I’d Break”. For many recruitment business owners, it feels like a natural milestone. You’ve hired a few successful recruiters. Contractor numbers are growing. The spreadsheets are becoming harder to manage. Payroll takes longer. Compliance becomes more demanding. So the […]
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- 9/18/2026
Recruitment Smarts #1241
From the Editor Access Amplified AI Award has launched last week. Access has opened entries for the Access Amplified AI Award: Best AI Adoption – Recruitment Consultant, recognising consultants who are using AI to improve efficiency, increase placements and enhance the experience for candidates and clients. The award is open to all consultants, all agencies […]
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- 9/16/2026
Turnover Is Vanity, Profit Is Sanity, Cash Is Reality
Winning more contract business should be good news for a recruitment agency. But if the cash needed to support that growth isn’t properly managed, success can create a serious financial problem. That was one of the key messages from our latest Recruitment Smarts Live conversation with Kim De’ath, Director at 3R. With contract recruitment, agencies […]
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- 9/15/2026
The Recruitment Rule I’d Break: Restrictive Covenants Aren’t Worth the Paper They’re Written On
This post by Barry Cullen of recLAW is part of our blog series, “The Recruitment Rule I’d Break”. Say that in any recruitment office and you’ll get nods around the room. It’s probably the most repeated piece of wisdom in our industry. It’s also wrong often enough to be expensive and it’s the rule I’d […]
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- 9/15/2026
The Real Reason Clients Push Down Recruitment Fees
When a client asks an agency to reduce its fee, it may feel as though the negotiation has only just begun. In reality, the agency may have lost its pricing power weeks earlier. That was one of the key points from our latest Recruitment Smarts Live conversation with Farid Machaoud from Wiggli. If several agencies […]
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- 9/11/2026
The Recruitment Rule I’d Break: If You Rank on Google, You’re Visible
This post by Shazamme is part of our blog series, “The Recruitment Rule I’d Break”. For years, recruitment marketing has revolved around one question: How do we rank on Google? It still matters. Google has not packed up and gone home. But the rule I would break is the assumption that ranking well on Google […]
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- 9/11/2026