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How a TV ad from an Ontario politician reignited Trump’s trade war against Canada
- 10/29/2025
.Gov Careers
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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- 11/3/2025
A Solicitor’s Guide to Employee Rights After a Workplace Injury
The injuries at the workplace can change your day routine more than your morning coffee. One minute you are on the clock and the next minute you are dealing with pain, paperwork, and HR policies. That is when you need to know your employee rights. The law provides greater protection than you may imagine, whether […]
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- 10/31/2025
How a QCCP Qualification Paves the Way for a Career in Aesthetic Medicine
In the evolving world of healthcare, more pharmacists are branching out beyond traditional pharmacy roles and exploring new paths where science meets art, aesthetic medicine. With the growing demand for non-surgical cosmetic treatments, there’s never been a better time for pharmacists to transition into this dynamic field. One of the most effective ways to start […]
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- 10/29/2025
Top 7 Educational Consultants Providing Elite Tutors in the UK
In the competitive landscape of British education, families seeking exceptional academic support often turn to private tutoring firms known for their discretion, experience, and proven results. Elite educational consultants play an important role in pairing students with highly qualified tutors who provide bespoke, one-to-one instruction. This could be for school entrance exams, GCSEs, A-levels, or […]
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- 10/17/2025
Can Private Investigator Services Strengthen Your Online Brand Security?
I know how tough it is to run your business online in 2025. Every day is a struggle. Every day is a battle. Every day is a nightmare. Each day, there are people copying your products, stealing your content, and creating counterfeit accounts to impersonate you. It really is overwhelming. For business owners, there are […]
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- 10/9/2025
How to Create a Presentation That Gets You Promoted
In today’s workplace, where internal progression is as much about visibility as skill, a well-crafted presentation can do more than share ideas; it can showcase leadership potential. Yet most presentations miss that mark. To truly stand out, you need to build something that reflects strategic thinking, confidence, and alignment with your organisation’s goals. Working with […]
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- 10/8/2025
Is Your Job Search Stuck? Here’s How to Get Back on Track
Searching for a new job is rarely a straightforward process. Some people apply to a handful of positions and quickly land an offer, while others spend months sending out resumes and attending interviews with little to show for it. If you find yourself in the latter camp, you’re not alone. Many professionals experience stretches where […]
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- 10/2/2025
The Hidden Job Market: Why 70% of Roles Are Never Posted Online – and How to Access Them
When most people think of job hunting, they picture hours scrolling through Indeed, Reed, or LinkedIn. But research shows that as many as 70 – 80% of jobs in the UK are never advertised publicly. This “hidden job market” is where the majority of opportunities lie, and if you’re not tapping into it, you’re missing […]
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- 9/19/2025
Mastering the Art of Interview Success: A Complete Guide
In today’s competitive job market, getting an interview is in itself an achievement. But turning that chance into an offer is a different ball game. What makes the difference is preparation, confidence, and your ability to put forth your skills, which in turn play to the company’s requirements. Whether you are a new grad or […]
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- 9/19/2025
Revamp Your Professional Image: A Step-by-Step Tutorial to Curate Your Interview Wardrobe
Step 1: Assess Your Current Wardrobe with a Critical Eye Hey there, job seekers! Are you ready to turbocharge your interview game with a wardrobe that screams confidence and competence? As an industry insider in the interview coaching space, I’m thrilled to walk you through a step-by-step tutorial to transform your professional image. First impressions […]
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- 9/17/2025
UK Recruiter Feed
Tesla plans to pay Musk $1tn - do they really need him that much?
Shareholders have approved a pay package that puts an astronomical value on Elon Musk's value as a leader.
- 11/7/2025
Blame game over Air India crash goes on
A judge in India's Supreme Court has insisted that nobody can blame the aircraft's captain.
- 11/7/2025
Shoppers are turning to Shein - but some still can't leave Primark
With same-store sales down in the UK and Ireland, some shoppers are leaving Primark to go elsewhere.
- 11/8/2025
ITV in talks to sell television business to Sky
The talks focus on ITV's free-to-air channels as well as its streaming service, ITV X.
- 11/7/2025
Elon Musk's $1tn pay deal approved by Tesla shareholders
The richest man in the world will get hundreds of millions of new shares if he hits his targets.
- 11/7/2025
Rightmove shares plummet over AI investment plans
Shares in the property website sink after it cuts profit forecasts to step up investment in AI.
- 11/7/2025
Lose weight or lose your jobs, offshore workers told
Thousands of offshore workers are too heavy for the limitations of helicopter winch systems.
- 11/7/2025
McDonald's to introduce sexual harassment training after BBC uncovered abuse of staff
The announcement by the equality watchdog comes after a BBC investigation into abuse at the restaurant chain.
- 11/7/2025
Betting firms 'scaremongering' over tax rises, say MPs
Rachel Reeves has suggested that she could increase taxes on online bets in the budget.
- 11/7/2025
Texas sues Roblox for 'putting paedophiles and profits' over safety
Roblox said it is "disappointed" that it is being sued based on "misrepresentations and sensationalised claims".
- 11/7/2025
Bank says inflation has 'peaked' as it holds interest rates
Rates are left unchanged after a tight vote ahead of the Budget later this month.
- 11/6/2025
Government recovers £74m from asylum hotel firms
The amount recouped remains a small percentage of the overall cost of asylum accommodation.
- 11/6/2025
Eastern Airways goes into administration
The UK regional airline had a contract with Dutch airline KLM but this has been terminated.
- 11/6/2025
Will Bank of England governor play Santa or Scrooge on interest rates?
The interest rate decision was made by the narrowest of margins, meaning all eyes are now on the Bank's December meeting.
- 11/6/2025
Trump unveils deals to lower US weight-loss drug prices
US President Donald Trump announces agreements with drug makers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk.
- 11/6/2025
Boeing criminal case linked to deadly 737 crashes dropped
The judge said he did not believe the decision was in the public interest but he did not have authority to deny the request.
- 11/6/2025
Grand Theft Auto studio accused of 'union busting' after sacking workers
A union representing people in the gaming sector said 31 people were fired at Rockstar's UK studios.
- 11/6/2025
EV drivers could face new tax in Budget
The BBC understands there have been "conversations" within government about the possibility of a new levy on EVs.
- 11/6/2025
Planned steel investment grants will no longer go ahead
The government scraps plans for innovation fund saying it wants to prioritise support for primary steel makers.
- 11/6/2025
Conservative justices sharply question Trump tariffs in high-stakes hearing
If the court rules against Trump's tariffs, it could force the US to refund some of the billions it has collected.
- 11/6/2025
Mone-linked firm PPE Medpro owes £39m in taxes
Administrator's report shows firm owes £39m to HMRC on top of £148m owed to Department of Health
- 11/5/2025
King handed Nvidia boss a letter warning of AI dangers
In the 2023 remarks from the King he said AI was "no less important than the discovery of electricity" but warned the risks must be tackled.
- 11/5/2025
Busiest US airports to cut thousands of flights due to government shutdown
Flight capacity will be cut at major airports as air traffic controllers report issues with fatigue amid staff shortages.
- 11/7/2025
UK facing sickness bill 'crisis' - what needs to change to get more people working?
Plans to get more people working pose some challenges for employers, employees and health services.
- 11/5/2025
MP wants Elon Musk's chatbot shut down over claim he enabled grooming gangs
SNP MP Pete Wishart says he is seeking legal advice over the "disturbing" AI-generated social media post.
- 11/5/2025
France moves to suspend Shein website as it opens first store in Paris
The economy ministry said proceedings would last until Shein proved all of its content complied with French law.
- 11/5/2025
MSPs pass land reform which could force break up of huge estates
The legislation is designed to help reduce the concentration of rural land ownership among a small number of people.
- 11/5/2025
Fire-blocking chemicals promise safer buildings
New treatments promise to make buildings fire-resistant without using older, toxic chemicals.
- 11/7/2025
Will quantum be bigger than AI?
The highly complex technology is increasingly being tipped to transform computing.
- 11/6/2025
The start-up creating science kits for young Africans
Stemaide's goal is to bring tech skills to young Africans and prepare them for future jobs.
- 11/4/2025
'This is the big one' - tech firms bet on electrifying rail
Railway operators have new options for electric trains including getting rid of locomotives altogether.
- 10/31/2025
Businesses are running out of pennies in the US
Find a penny, pick it up, then what? Now the US has stopped making pennies, a shortage has emerged and created confusion.
- 10/31/2025
The US bet big with Argentina bailout - is it paying off?
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called the Argentine peso "undervalued". But not many people agree.
- 10/31/2025
Should K-beauty products have to come from South Korea?
Sales of Korean skincare treatments continue to soar, but some are now made by overseas companies.
- 10/30/2025
The South African start-up bringing tech to townships
Entrepreneur Talifhani Banks has bought a modern delivery system to smaller firms in South Africa.
- 10/28/2025
These robots can clean, exercise - and care for you in old age. Would you trust them to?
It sounds like something from a sci-fi film - but some scientists believe this clever new tech could help alleviate strains on the UK care system
- 10/28/2025
Why the 5G symbol on your phone doesn't mean you have 5G
New research shows that 40% of the time a phone displays the 5G symbol, it is actually using a 4G connection.
- 10/28/2025
The striking Swedish workers taking on carmaker Tesla
The industrial action against the company's operation in Sweden has reached its second anniversary.
- 10/26/2025
Can the plastic recycling industry be saved?
Plastic recycling plants in Europe are being shut as they struggle to find a business model
- 10/23/2025
How the outsourcing sector became South Africa's newest goldmine
South African firms that do remote work for North American and European businesses growing strongly.
- 10/22/2025
Protests and food poisonings test Indonesian president's first year in office
Prabowo Subianto's promises of dynamic economic growth and social change have faced major challenges.
- 10/19/2025
How good is the battery in a used electric vehicle?
Companies are offering tech they say can accurately test the health of batteries in used EVs.
- 10/16/2025
Netherlands' renewables drive putting pressure on its power grid
Homes asked to use less electricity as network is overloaded by the rush to wind and solar power.
- 10/15/2025
Why AI is being trained in rural India
Smaller Indian towns are becoming centres for training and correcting artificial intelligence models.
- 10/16/2025
Paraguay – the Silicon Valley of South America?
The country hopes to build a big tech sector, fuelled by its vast amount of cheap hydroelectricity.
- 10/12/2025
How will the EU's new border system work?
The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.
- 10/16/2025
The savings account offering 50% interest - with a catch
Martin Lewis explains Help to Save, which is open to some people on universal credit.
- 11/7/2025
Bank says inflation has 'peaked' as it holds interest rates
Rates are left unchanged after a tight vote ahead of the Budget later this month.
- 11/6/2025
Will Bank of England governor play Santa or Scrooge on interest rates?
The interest rate decision was made by the narrowest of margins, meaning all eyes are now on the Bank's December meeting.
- 11/6/2025
Why is UK inflation still high?
UK Inflation has fallen from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.
- 11/6/2025
What taxes could rise in the Budget?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering both tax rises and spending cuts in the 26 November Budget.
- 11/6/2025
The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why
- 10/22/2025
How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump
Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created
- 10/14/2025
Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning
Months of preparations have gone into this state visit - but the Lord Mandelson question is not the only concern troubling insiders.
- 9/15/2025
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
The savings account offering 50% interest - with a catch
Martin Lewis explains Help to Save, which is open to some people on universal credit.
- 11/7/2025
Former shop worker has 'nightmares' over abuse at work
A former retail worker from Dundee backs a campaign asking shoppers to treat staff with respect.
- 11/4/2025
The start-up creating science kits for young Africans
Stemaide's goal is to bring tech skills to young Africans and prepare them for future jobs.
- 11/4/2025
US and China's different reports of their trade meeting
Donald Trump says the US can sign a trade deal with China "pretty soon" following talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea
- 10/30/2025
How to get the Right Recruitment Invoice Finance Deal
“Are there signs you might not be getting what you need from your current invoice factoring company? The importance of choosing the best recruitment invoice finance company (also known as an invoice factor) who can provide you with the opportunity to maximise your growth is immense. Getting your recruitment financing right can give you back […]
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- 11/7/2025
Talisman – AI in Recruitment: What’s Actually Working (and What’s Just Hype) – VIDEO
This week Louise was joined by her guest speaker, Robyn Neal, Head of Customer Success, for Talisman. powered by Crowdcast
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- 11/5/2025
Recruitment Smarts #1200
A Note from the Editor Our From Surviving to Thriving series was a huge success and now we’re taking it a step further. This month we launch The 2026 Playbook: What Recruiters Need to Do Differently, a new series packed with expert insight and practical advice to help agencies plan and adapt for the year […]
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- 11/4/2025
Have you Changed Timesheet Platform? Here’s Why Agencies Should Pay Attention
If your agency’s timesheet or payroll platform has recently switched providers, or you’re planning a change, it’s not just a tech update. Behind the scenes, sensitive contractor and client data may be moved or shared in ways that expose your business to risk. A recent Freelance Informer article, written by Nick Woodward, CEO of ETZ […]
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- 11/4/2025
From Surviving to Thriving… to What’s Next: Introducing the 2026 Playbook
Our last blog series, From Surviving to Thriving, struck a chord with recruiters everywhere. It was packed with practical advice from across the industry, helping agencies find ways to boost margins, protect profits, and work smarter in a challenging market. Now, as we move toward 2026, one thing is clear: recruitment is changing again. Fast. […]
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- 11/3/2025
When Staff Turnover Impacts Agency Worth
Staff turnover directly influences recruitment agency valuation, as experienced consultants form the core of business worth. Departures affect client trust, morale, and growth prospects, revealing the real cost of employee turnover that can quietly erode long-term business value. Knowing how staff retention influences agency valuation requires specialised tools and sector-specific knowledge. Business owners need accurate […]
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- 11/1/2025
Recruitment Smarts #1199
A Note from the Editor This week, we focus on strengthening hiring fundamentals – building better candidate relationships, getting GDPR email marketing right, embracing AI’s transformative role in recruitment, and rethinking interviews to assess the skills that truly matter. Practical, timely, and action-oriented, these four pieces will help you improve outreach, compliance, sourcing, and selection. […]
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- 10/28/2025
Recruitment Smarts #1198
A Note from the Editor This week’s reads explore the power of connection, strategy, and data in modern recruitment – from smarter video screening and stronger recruiter–manager collaboration to growth tips for scaling your business and the rise of predictive analytics. Together, they highlight how technology and teamwork can drive better hiring outcomes, deeper partnerships, […]
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- 10/21/2025
The Access Group – Is AI the Future or the Fad of Recruitment? Uncovering Truths with Access Evo – VIDEO
This week Louise was joined by her guest speaker, Laura Tressler, from The Access Group. powered by Crowdcast
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- 10/15/2025
Recruitment Smarts #1197
A Note from the Editor What a brilliant couple of days at the Recruitment Agency Expo 2025 in Birmingham! The stages were buzzing with energy – we saw plenty of new-to-stage speakers bringing fresh ideas and bold perspectives, alongside some familiar favourites who always deliver. A real highlight was Ben Fogle’s incredible storytelling, which had […]
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- 10/14/2025