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The Interview

Simon Jack speaks to Jamie Dimon, head of US bank JP Morgan Chase about the global economy

  • 10/14/2025
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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
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
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
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Reeves refuses to rule out income tax rises in Budget

Chancellors rarely reveal tax plans before the Budget, but Reeves has softened her language on raising income tax.

  • 10/24/2025
Tech bosses could stop mobile phone theft, say MPs

The chair of the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee says "robust technical measures" could help reduce phone thefts.

  • 10/24/2025
US inflation hits 3% for first time since January

The price increases remained milder than feared, keeping the US central bank on track to cut interest rates next week.

  • 10/24/2025
Gold and tech purchases drive strong retail sales

While food stores saw very little growth, good weather in July and August boosted clothing sales, according to the ONS.

  • 10/24/2025
Bank of England chief tops 2026 Powerlist as UK's most influential black person

Afua Kyei, 43, is in charge of the financial governance of the Bank's £1 trillion balance sheet.

  • 10/24/2025
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
Growth won't justify climate damage in airport plans, say MPs

A committee of MPs says the government has not demonstrated if economic benefits from airport expansion outweigh climate impacts.

  • 10/23/2025
Canada will restart trade talks when 'Americans are ready', says Carney

President Trump abruptly ended negotiations over an advert that used Ronald Reagan speaking negatively about tariffs.

  • 10/24/2025
Sheffield Wednesday placed in administration

Sheffield Wednesday have been placed in administration and hit with an automatic 12-point deduction by the EFL.

  • 10/24/2025
JLR cyber-attack caused UK car production to hit 70-year low for September

It is the lowest number of cars made in any September in the UK since 1952, including the pandemic.

  • 10/23/2025
Staff at helicopter manufacturer set to strike

Leonardo offered a two-year rise of 3.2% in October but unite members are demanding an improved offer.

  • 10/24/2025
No digital ID checks until you change jobs, says No 10

The government plans to introduce the scheme for workers by the end of parliament in 2028.

  • 10/23/2025
Trump will meet Xi in South Korea, says White House

It will be the first face-to-face meeting for both leaders since Trump's return to office.

  • 10/24/2025
Millions of UK Apple users could get pay-out after court ruling

Millions of UK app purchasers may be able to claim damages, but Apple says it will appeal

  • 10/23/2025
Water companies told to refund £260m to customers for poor performance

But bills are still due to rise to fund improvements to water infrastructure.

  • 10/23/2025
European firms unite in bid to rival SpaceX

Sources from Airbus said "doing nothing would be the biggest risk at this stage".

  • 10/23/2025
Assaults on rail network more than triple in 10 years

The increase in the number of reported assaults coincides with a push to have passengers report incidents.

  • 10/23/2025
London Stock Exchange bouncing back, says metals magnate

The boss of global energy and metals firm Metlen tells the BBC why it moved its primary listing from Athens to London.

  • 10/22/2025
Tesla profits slide despite record revenue

Elon Musk's electric car maker reported record revenue as US buyers rushed to secure a key tax credit.

  • 10/23/2025
Trump says Putin talks 'don't go anywhere' as he imposes new sanctions

The US has announced new sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, Russia's two largest oil companies, over continued fighting in Ukraine.

  • 10/23/2025
Temu agrees to remove rip-off greeting cards from its site more quickly

Card firms say their designs are being copied costing them thousands in lost sales.

  • 10/22/2025
Stable inflation gives chancellor space to break doom loop

Steady inflation and lower bond yields gives Rachel Reeves an opportunity to break the fiscal doom loop, but will she take it?

  • 10/22/2025
Amazon unveils prototype AI smart glasses for its delivery drivers

The tech giant also announced a new robotic arm and an AI tool to improve efficiency at its warehouses.

  • 10/23/2025
What's the significance of US sanctions on Russian oil?

The new measures target Moscow's ability to fund its war machine, the US Treasury said.

  • 10/23/2025
Date growers hope to turn desert green as new lab opens

The bioscience firm has become a world leader in growing date plants.

  • 10/23/2025
Why Beyond Meat shares surged over 1,000% in four days

Shares in the struggling plant-based meat company have rallied as retail traders pile onto stock.

  • 10/22/2025
Which benefits are going up and by how much?

The cost of living is always important but this month's data has a particular extra impact for millions of people.

  • 10/22/2025
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
How hackers forced brewing giant Asahi back to pen and paper

The maker of Japan's most popular beer, Super Dry, was hit by a major cyber-attack last month.

  • 10/11/2025
Has the clock stopped on Swiss US trade?

Swiss exporters are looking at new markets after being hit by heavy US tariffs.

  • 10/9/2025
Food firms scramble to meet the high-protein craze

The dairy industry rallies and start-ups emerge thanks to the fashion for high-protein foods.

  • 10/6/2025
The indigenous weavers who aim for empowerment over exploitation

The makers of Colombia's popular mochila bags can earn good money, but are at risk of being underpaid.

  • 10/5/2025
The people turning to AI for dating and relationship advice

More people are turning to AI for help with their relationships, but is that a good idea?

  • 10/2/2025
Hurricane season brings financial fears in the Caribbean

As islands brace for this year's big storms, many homes don't have household insurance.

  • 10/1/2025
The picturesque Dutch village set to charge tourists an entry fee

Zaanse Schans, popular for its windmills, has a population of just 100 people - but more than two million tourists will have visited this year.

  • 9/28/2025
'There's no way we can afford $100,000': Small firms scramble over H-1B visa fees

Startups and smaller firms could bear the brunt of Trump's new H-1B visa fee, and some fear it could thwart US innovation.

  • 9/25/2025
Zimbabwe is tobacco country. But some think the future lies in blueberries

"The future is food, not a bad habit," horticulture specialist Clarence Mwale tells the BBC.

  • 9/27/2025
Should you pay off your mortgage early?

Martin answers a listener's question on his podcast.

  • 10/24/2025
'Getting financial help through my GP has improved my health'

How linked are financial worries and health? GPs in London are trialling a financial support scheme.

  • 10/24/2025
What the UK inflation figures actually mean for you

Prices in the UK rose by 3.8% in the year to September, matching the rate recorded in July and August.

  • 10/23/2025
When is the Budget and what might be in it?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out her economic plans in her second Budget on 26 November.

  • 10/23/2025
Why cost of living is shrinking our chocolate bars

The price of chocolate has gone up by 15% in the last year, according to official statistics.

  • 10/23/2025
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
Should you pay off your mortgage early?

Martin answers a listener's question on his podcast.

  • 10/24/2025
What the UK inflation figures actually mean for you

Prices in the UK rose by 3.8% in the year to September, matching the rate recorded in July and August.

  • 10/23/2025
Ever thought of investing in a personal 'freedom fund'?

Abigail Foster, chartered accountant and author of The Money Manual, shares an idea to make it easier for you to walk away from a job or partner.

  • 10/22/2025
How to make money from your bank in time for Christmas

Martin Lewis explains how you can get up to £400 of free cash - by switching bank accounts.

  • 10/17/2025
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
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
Recruitment Smarts #1196

A Note from the Editor This week’s issue looks into what’s shaping the future of hiring: from building a forward-thinking recruitment marketing strategy and decoding Gen Z’s job expectations, to exploring whether sourcing is evolving or disappearing altogether. You’ll also find insights on SMB hiring trends, recruiter-as-consultant mindsets, and how feedback, diversity, and technology continue […]

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  • 10/7/2025
Gen Z employees driving the return to office – two thirds say it boosts career progression

Remote working is now the least popular work set-up among UK jobseekers, according to a new study by CV-Library, the UK’s largest independent job board. The poll highlights a notable shift in working preferences, with just 16% of respondents saying they prefer to work remotely, compared to 22% who favour being entirely office-based, whilst an […]

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  • 10/1/2025
Recruitment Smarts #1195

A Note from the Editor On 10th October, Louise will be co-hosting this Recruiting Brainfood webinar “Recruitment Agency: 2028!”. Together with Kalpesh Baxi, James Osbourne, Chairman (The Recruitment Network), Keith Langbo, Founder (Kelaca), Keith Southern, Founder (The Power Hive) & John Chirikjian, CEO (Hire Inc), they’ll explore how staffing firms must adapt to AI, shifting […]

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  • 9/30/2025
Top Tips for Effective Contractor Management

For passionate recruiters, the fast-paced nature of contract recruitment presents a great opportunity for reoccurring revenue and compounded growth, allowing recruitment business owners to quickly scale-up! As with all things, there are some best practices for contractor management to learn, especially if you previously focused on perm or are new to contract. However, the basics […]

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  • 9/25/2025
Tracker – Building Marketing Trust in the Age of Attention Fatigue – VIDEO

This week Louise was joined by her guest speaker, Stormie Haller, from Tracker.

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  • 9/24/2025