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Faisal Islam: Inflation and borrowing figures illustrate chancellor's Budget challenge
The economic figures released on Wednesday show the constraints for John Healey as he puts the finishing touches to his Budget.
- 10/21/2026
Inflation and government borrowing highest for a year ahead of next week's Budget
Inflation accelerated to 3.5% from 3.1% in the year to September, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
- 10/21/2026
Meta fined $25bn for 'lies' over user data privacy
The fine is the largest to date against Facebook's owner, larger than an $18bn deal with California.
- 10/21/2026
Burnham proposes plan to cut standing charges from gas bills
The prime minister provided little detail, and there are questions over shifting the fees onto unit costs.
- 10/21/2026
The tech helping crack decades-old cold cases
Investigative genetic genealogy can help hunt down criminals but raises worries over privacy.
- 10/20/2026
Civil servant admits he 'made mistakes' juggling five government jobs
Kashim Chowdhury was contracted for 183 hours a week, more than the number of hours in seven days.
- 10/21/2026
What is happening to UK prices?
UK inflation rose in September, pushed up by higher petrol and diesel prices.
- 10/21/2026
What is the Budget and what could be in it?
Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes on 28 October.
- 10/20/2026
Elon Musk confirms he is considering merging Tesla and SpaceX
Musk says special committees within both companies have been formed to look at a possible mega-merger.
- 10/21/2026
Why is Elon Musk plotting a mega-merger of SpaceX and Tesla?
Musk says there's "a lot to be gained" by combining the firms in what would be the biggest merger in history.
- 10/21/2026
Google resolves cloud outage affecting UK banks and websites
Revolut was one of the hardest hit, with banking services going down for many customers.
- 10/20/2026
Trump sued over Canadian tariffs in latest legal challenge
The lawsuit argues the White House exceeded its authority in imposing the latest tariffs on the country and caused "immediate harm to American businesses".
- 10/20/2026
Audit regulator looking into Manchester City accounting
No formal investigation has started, but the regulator is making inquiries into the case.
- 10/20/2026
Paddy Power cuts 1,400 jobs and blames betting tax rises
The government increased taxes on online casino and sports betting in last year's Budget.
- 10/20/2026
Union attacks NatWest plans to get workers back to the office
The bank says workers will be required to attend the office at least two days a week from February.
- 10/20/2026
Chancellor rejects calls to raise Capital Gains Tax in Budget
Influential Labour figures had been pushing for equalising CGT and income tax, but critics have said this could drive wealthy people out of Britain.
- 10/20/2026
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wins dismissal of sister's lawsuit
A US district judge dismissed the case after Ann Altman had refused to attend an independent medical examination.
- 10/20/2026
Jobless rate falls but small firms cut back hiring
Small firms cite labour costs as a key factor in scaling back hiring, the Office for National Statistics says.
- 10/20/2026
Burnham vows end to 'rip-off parking charges' under new rules
The changes come after concerns that penalties issued by private providers are too harsh and leave motorists unfairly punished.
- 10/20/2026
'I'm fed up of swiping': The singles choosing dating events over apps
The BBC hears from people who think dating events are better value for money than dating apps.
- 10/20/2026
How is the US economy really doing under President Trump?
Ahead of the midterms Trump has boasted about the performance of the US economy. BBC Verify looks at inflation, jobs and economic growth in the country.
- 10/20/2026
Vinted blocks French looters listing stolen goods for sale
The platform said since the weekend it had "taken immediate action to identify and remove listings linked to looting".
- 10/19/2026
US bans China's DeepSeek from government in race for AI dominance
The Chinese technology is removed from most US government agencies as race for AI dominance steps up.
- 10/19/2026
Ex-OpenAI worker accused of planting bug had Saudi support, claims prosecutors
Abdulrahman Alfozan, who is accused of planting a recording device, has been denied bail.
- 10/19/2026
Bikes 'not for jousting,' says Lime after duel video
Footage emerged on social media of hundreds of people gathered in east London to watch a bike joust.
- 10/19/2026
Home sellers cut asking prices on 3,000 properties a day
More property asking prices are being cut than at any time in 15 years, data shared with the BBC shows.
- 10/19/2026
Living with a stink? Technology might help
Smells from rubbish dumps and industrial facilities are being more carefully monitored.
- 10/15/2026
As Christmas rush looms, how do China-made toys find their way to the US?
With the festive season on the horizon, we trace toys from factories in China to US shelves.
- 10/14/2026
How long will humans be needed for translation?
AI dominates the translation business, but for high-stakes work, humans are still needed.
- 10/13/2026
Why are more roofs not made of solar tiles?
Solar tiles were touted as an attractive alternative to solar panels - why have they not taken off?
- 10/8/2026
How oil-rich Alberta's economy might fare if it broke away from Canada
Albertans vote this month on staying in Canada or moving ahead to a binding independence referendum.
- 10/7/2026
Rainmakers: The drones used to seed clouds
Cloud seeding is gaining attention as countries look to boost rainfall - will drones help?
- 10/7/2026
The AI telling farmers when to harvest
Will farmers want AI tools to help judge when to pick fruit, or is their own intuition enough?
- 9/30/2026
The start-ups hoping to return battery making to the US
Batteries based on sodium-ion technology could be made in the US with locally sourced materials.
- 9/29/2026
X-planes: Are they needed in the new era of drones?
Where do America's X-plane projects fit in an era of cheap drones?
- 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
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
Burnham proposes plan to cut standing charges from gas bills
The prime minister provided little detail, and there are questions over shifting the fees onto unit costs.
- 10/21/2026
Inflation and government borrowing highest for a year ahead of next week's Budget
Inflation accelerated to 3.5% from 3.1% in the year to September, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
- 10/21/2026
What is happening to UK prices?
UK inflation rose in September, pushed up by higher petrol and diesel prices.
- 10/21/2026
£30 rise in payments for crisis-hit households
More money is made available through a resilience fund for hard-pressed households in Sheffield.
- 10/20/2026
'I'm fed up of swiping': The singles choosing dating events over apps
The BBC hears from people who think dating events are better value for money than dating apps.
- 10/20/2026
My hometown shows that high streets have to change or die
Aberdeen is launching an ambitious bid to revive its struggling centre. Could it offer lessons for other high streets?
- 9/27/2026
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.
- 9/25/2026
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
A warning to anyone with credit card debt...
Martin’s leading this week’s podcast with an urgent warning for anyone carrying credit card: now is the time to act.
- 10/21/2026
Watch: 'We don't pay' - lawyer advises how to avoid £45,000 illegal-worker fine
Mohammad Alias Yousaf made his claim to an undercover reporter posing as a mini-mart owner.
- 10/21/2026
What are the new faces coming to UK bank notes?
Banknotes are getting a nature-themed makeover – and the Bank of England has revealed the four creatures that will feature on our money.
- 10/19/2026
'I'd spend $1,000 on a wedding present'
New Yorkers share how much they spend on a wedding gift - and how they decide.
- 10/15/2026
NI company in talks to save Poundland from administration
Poundland says Martin Property Group from Londonderry is the management team's "preferred partner"
- 10/13/2026
.Gov Careers
When Climbing the Financial Ladder Stops Making Sense
A promotion can look like progress while leaving you with less control over your time, income and professional direction. This is common in financial services, where each step up may bring a better title alongside larger targets, more management duties and less contact with clients. At some point, the next rung may no longer support […]
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- 10/21/2026
Choosing the Best Aesthetic Training for London UK
It can be easy to think of an aesthetic treatment as straightforward. The finished result may appear in a matter of minutes, but the knowledge to deliver that result involves more than just knowing the steps. It covers consultation, anatomy, hygiene, contraindications, product handling and communication. This means choosing a training course is about more […]
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- 10/20/2026
7 Best Legionella Awareness Training Providers in the UK for Workplace Teams (2026)
For many workplace teams in 2026, a practical choice is a structured online awareness course with a completion certificate and content aligned with ACOP L8 and HSG 274. Facilities managers, HR leads and building supervisors may need a clear record showing that non-technical staff have received information about Legionella risks, growth factors and basic controls, […]
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- 10/12/2026
How AI Copilots Are Improving Manufacturing from the Factory Floor to Product Design
Copilots aren’t replacing machine operators or design engineers. They give those people a simpler way to talk to systems that already hold answers. The payoff in manufacturing comes from better conversations with those systems rather than more automation. Questions answered where work happens Frontline workers don’t sit at desks. They stand at cells and test […]
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- 10/9/2026
7 SOC 2 Preparation Mistakes That Can Delay an Audit
Many SOC 2 delays have little to do with a major security failure. They are more likely to stem from poor planning or missing evidence that controls operated as described. Timing mistakes that shrink your options 1. Starting the clock too late A SOC 2 Type II report evaluates control operation across a defined observation […]
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- 10/8/2026
Prepare a Visual Portfolio Walkthrough You Can Explain Clearly
A creative portfolio can contain strong work and still be difficult to present in an interview. The challenge is choosing what to show, establishing your contribution, and explaining the decisions behind the images without letting a video take over the conversation. A short walkthrough should organise that explanation, with the original work available for closer […]
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- 10/6/2026
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
UK Recruiter Feed
Recruitment Smarts #1245
From the Editor Over the past few weeks, our The Recruitment Rule I’d Break series has invited recruitment leaders, founders and industry experts to challenge the accepted wisdom that shapes our sector. The result has been a fascinating collection of perspectives on everything from KPIs and productivity to candidate engagement and technology. Our latest article […]
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- 10/21/2026
The Recruitment Rule I’d Break: What the Industry Is Challenging
Recruitment has never been short of rules. Some are written into processes, others have simply become accepted wisdom over time. But in a market shaped by changing candidate expectations, evolving technology, and growing operational complexity, many of those long-held assumptions are being challenged. That’s why we launched The Recruitment Rule I’d Break, a series inviting […]
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- 10/20/2026
The Recruitment Rule I’d Break: If They Aren’t Placing, Make More Calls
This post by Tory Giguere, Search Consultant at Anderson Recruiting (ARC), is part of our blog series, “The Recruitment Rule I’d Break”. There’s an old rule in agency recruitment that says when a new recruiter isn’t placing anyone, you tell them to make more calls. Raise the call target, raise the CV target, and the […]
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- 10/15/2026
Recruitment Smarts #1244
From the Editor The NORA Recruiting Technologies Conference takes place on Wednesday 18 November in the afternoon, followed by the National Online Recruitment Awards in the evening. A strong line-up of talent acquisition and technology speakers will explore the integration of hiring technologies in a rapidly changing landscape. Find out more and book your place. […]
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- 10/14/2026
How to Build a Stronger Agency with Temp and Contract Recruitment
Adding a temp or contract desk can help recruitment agencies serve more of their clients’ needs and build a steadier flow of revenue. But the opportunity needs to be backed by funding, reliable processes and a clear understanding of the risks. In our Recruitment Smarts Live session, Louise Triance spoke with Peter O’Donnell, Senior Business […]
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- 10/13/2026
Why Your Clients are About to Ask for Your Cyber Essentials Certificate
Daly Whyte, founder of Solusec, explains how new government and defence initiatives are turning cyber security into a commercial requirement for recruitment agencies. Recruitment agencies sit on some of the most valuable data a criminal could want. Passports and right-to-work documents, CVs full of personal histories, National Insurance numbers, bank details for contractor payroll: it […]
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- 10/8/2026
Recruitment Smarts #1244
From the Editor Two essential events are coming up for recruitment professionals looking to stay ahead of industry and regulatory change. April 2027 may feel distant, but preparations for HMRC’s mandatory payrolling of Benefits in Kind should start now. Access is hosting a live webinar where employment tax specialist Emily James and Access Recruitment’s Darren […]
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- 10/7/2026
The Recruitment Rule I’d Break: The Consultant Should Format Every CV Before it Goes to the Client
This post by Alexander Rocket, Co-Founder of FormaCV, is part of our blog series, “The Recruitment Rule I’d Break”. Many agencies have some version of this rule, even if nobody wrote it down. The consultant who owns the candidate rebuilds the CV in the house template before it goes to the client. They know the […]
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- 10/6/2026
The Recruitment Rule I’d Break: Letting “Vetted” Speak for Itself
This post by Sergio Ermacora at Nexteam is part of our blog series, “The Recruitment Rule I’d Break”. “We’ve vetted this candidate.” If I were the hiring manager, my next question would be: “What do you now know that I couldn’t learn from their CV?” That is the recruitment convention I would challenge: presenting “vetted” […]
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- 10/3/2026
The Recruitment Rule I’d Break: Everything Needs to be in Your CRM
This post by Erika Clifford of Just Recruit is part of our blog series, “The Recruitment Rule I’d Break”. For years, recruitment businesses have been told that their CRM should be the single source of truth. On paper, it sounds sensible. But I think we’ve become so obsessed with having everything inside the CRM that […]
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- 10/1/2026