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Small Daily Habits That Help Women Feel More Empowered at Work
In an era where confidence, presence, and mental well-being matter more than ever, small everyday habits can make a meaningful difference, particularly for women navigating the modern workplace. These aren’t sweeping career moves, but simple, repeatable actions that build momentum over time. Start the Day with Intention and Confidence How you begin the morning can […]
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- 12/8/2025
Building a high-performance team that scales with your business
For UK businesses heading into 2026, building a high-performance team isn’t just a competitive advantage; it’s essential for sustainable growth. As markets shift, technology accelerates, and workplace expectations evolve, companies need teams that can adapt, innovate and grow alongside the business. A scalable team is one that operates effectively today while remaining flexible enough to […]
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- 12/8/2025
Interior Design Trends That Will Influence Small Businesses in 2026
As UK small businesses continue to adapt to new customer expectations and a growing emphasis on comfort and sustainability, interior design is becoming a core part of brand strategy. Our forward-looking 2026 guide explores the key trends shaping how cafés, boutiques, salons, co-working hubs, and studios can create spaces that feel modern and functional – […]
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- 12/8/2025
Planning Your Path to Freelancing Success
Starting a freelance business can be exciting yet challenging. Success requires careful planning, understanding finances, and building a strong personal brand. From setting goals to managing clients and taxes, freelancers must navigate multiple responsibilities. This article provides practical guidance to help aspiring freelancers launch confidently, stay organized, and establish a sustainable, profitable business from day […]
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- 11/26/2025
Why Real Rest is the Secret to Success
If we’re to take the advice from certain corners of the modern internet, then the only way to get ahead in life is through relentless hustle and grind. If there’s a spare moment of the day that you’re not committing toward earning and thriving, so says this mindset, then your lifestyle is sub-optimal and you’re […]
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- 11/26/2025
Why incentives are the secret weapon for boosting employee referrals
Finding qualified individuals to recruit for a growing business can be challenging. However, one effective way to improve this process is by having an employee referral program in place. Still, even when you actively encourage your employees to help locate great individuals and continuously improve company culture, it isn’t always easy to get the engagement […]
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- 11/14/2025
Are One-Way, Automated Interviews Here to Stay?
One-way automated interviews, also known as asynchronous or pre-recorded video interviews, involve candidates responding to preset questions via video or text without real-time interaction from a recruiter or hiring manager. These tools gained traction during the COVID-19 pandemic for remote hiring and have since evolved with AI integration for screening, analysis, and even simulated conversations. […]
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- 11/12/2025
How to Save Money on Charles Tyrwhitt UK: Smart Shopping Tips for Stylish Men
Charles Tyrwhitt UK is synonymous with timeless British menswear —-shirts that fit perfectly, suits tailored to impress, and accessories that tie it all together. But looking sharp doesn’t mean overspending. Whether you’re a regular customer or a first-time shopper, or need a suit for your job interview, there are plenty of ways to cut costs […]
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- 11/10/2025
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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- 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
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Ben & Jerry's brand could be destroyed under Magnum, says co-founder
Ben Cohen was speaking about his concerns for the independence of Ben & Jerry's board.
- 12/9/2025
Why has Paramount launched a hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery?
What to know about Netflix and Paramount Skydance's blockbuster battle over Warner Bros Discovery.
- 12/8/2025
Branding and logo for Great British Railways unveiled
The new red, white and blue branding mirrors the colours of the Union Flag, and will start to appear from next year.
- 12/9/2025
AI tools transform Christmas gifting as shoppers turn to chatbots
Shopper are increasingly using chatbots for their hard-to-buy-for family and friends, with implications for bargain hunters and businesses.
- 12/9/2025
Paramount launches rival bid for Warner Bros Discovery
The Hollywood battle to buy Warner Bros Discovery is shaping up to be a blockbuster.
- 12/8/2025
Is AI in recruitment a 'race to the bottom'?
AI helps jobseekers to apply for hundreds of roles, meanwhile employers use AI to filter them.
- 12/9/2025
Trump gives Nvidia green light to sell advanced AI chips to China
Nvidia had been at the centre of a geopolitical tug-of-war between the US and China in recent months.
- 12/9/2025
Sweaty Betty in new dispute over ad slogans
A period underwear company claims its taglines were copied, but Sweaty Betty disputes this.
- 12/8/2025
50,000 new apprenticeships promised in youth employment push
Funding will be used to help employ young people in sectors including AI, hospitality and engineering.
- 12/8/2025
Rebrand for golf course named after former prince Andrew
The Duke's Course in St Andrews will be rebranded the Craigtoun Course, after a nearby country park.
- 12/8/2025
I lost £13k after my second-hand EV turned out to be a clone car
Sevak Maljian says he carried out all recommended checks when buying a used car.
- 12/8/2025
Elon Musk's X bans European Commission from making ads after €120m fine
The EU regulator had fined the social media platform over its "deceptive" blue tick badges.
- 12/8/2025
Trump says $72bn Netflix-Warner Bros deal 'could be a problem'
The planned deal would cement Netflix in its position as the world's biggest subscription streaming service.
- 12/8/2025
Covid fraud and error cost taxpayers £10.9bn, report will say
A lack of anti-fraud controls in Covid support schemes is expected to be highlighted in the report.
- 12/7/2025
Young people to lose benefits if they turn down work, says minister
Pat McFadden says they would need a "good reason" to decline one of 55,000 new work placements.
- 12/7/2025
Failed Sarah Ferguson-backed app received £1m taxpayers' money
The former Duchess was an "ambassador" for vVoosh, founded by her friend Manuel Fernandez.
- 12/6/2025
Iceland boss Richard Walker to become Labour peer, sources say
The supermarket chair quit the Conservative Party to throw his support behind Sir Keir Starmer.
- 12/6/2025
Five takeaways from the blockbuster Netflix-Warner Brothers deal
It might seem like a simple merger deal, but it's got all the ingredients of a Hollywood drama.
- 12/8/2025
Jamie's Italian to return six years after collapse
Jamie Oliver is relaunching his casual dining brand in the UK backed by the people behind Prezzo.
- 12/5/2025
Shoppers loved the 'fabric queen'. Then, order by order, her story fell apart
Designer Nerida Hansen admits failing customers who ordered textiles worth thousands of dollars from her businesses.
- 12/5/2025
Netflix to buy Warner Bros film and streaming businesses for $72bn
The major Hollywood deal means Netflix will takeover ownership of franchises including Harry Potter and Game of Thrones.
- 12/5/2025
We would sell books by AI, says Waterstones boss
James Daunt says booksellers instinctively have "disdain" for AI but it could be sold if clearly labelled.
- 12/5/2025
My husband would still be alive if he'd got Post Office compensation
The widow and daughter of Jonathan Armstrong tell the BBC about the toll the Horizon scandal took on his health.
- 12/5/2025
US hits out at EU's 'suffocating regulations' after it fines Elon Musk's X
The European Commission says the social media site is opening its users up to scams and impersonations.
- 12/5/2025
Meta shifts some metaverse investments to AI smart glasses
The company has struggled to convince investors of the viability of the metaverse, a nascent technology.
- 12/5/2025
Turkey breeder supplying luxury stores investigated over welfare
Farm workers are suspended over animal welfare and biosecurity concerns at a turkey breeding site.
- 12/5/2025
Details of plan to keep pubs open longer for World Cup revealed
Licensing hours could be extended to 01:00 if a home nation reaches the final stages next summer.
- 12/5/2025
Japan is facing a dementia crisis – can technology help?
Elderly people aged 65 and over now make up nearly 30% of Japan's population.
- 12/8/2025
Can Japan get more female business leaders?
The country lags behind when it comes to women in leadership positions.
- 12/8/2025
Sold 30 items on Vinted? Don't panic if you get a message about tax
Here's what you need to know about tax rules if you're selling items online.
- 12/7/2025
What are freeze-dried sweets and why are they popular?
Big confectionery makers are rolling out freeze-dried sweets after they become an online sensation.
- 12/5/2025
How family firms can best plan for succession
The Murdochs had a much-reported inheritance battle, but smoother transitions are possible.
- 12/4/2025
'Carspreading' is on the rise - and not everyone is happy about it
In the UK and across Europe, cars are becoming longer, wider and heavier.
- 12/3/2025
Why time is running out for Germany's green hydrogen industry
Firms are ready to make the equipment needed for green hydrogen, but demand has not picked up yet.
- 12/2/2025
OBR head's resignation leaves potential landmines for Reeves
Chancellor's next mission to find a respected and credible economist to run the OBR will require careful balance
- 12/2/2025
Greek sheep and goat cull raises fears of feta cheese shortage
Livestock is being culled across the country due to an infectious disease outbreak.
- 12/1/2025
Fracking has transformed an Argentine town but what about the nation?
Argentina hopes that an oil and gas boom can benefit the whole country.
- 11/27/2025
The entrepreneur connecting tourists to African hospitality
TripZapp founder Rory Okoli wants to make it simple for tourists to book and pay for African travel.
- 11/25/2025
Machu Picchu hit by a row over tourist buses
Protests have taken place over the coaches that take visitors up to the world heritage site in Peru.
- 11/24/2025
The 'toughest crop': Can tech help cardamom farmers?
Sensitive to the weather and soil cardamom is difficult to cultivate - can tech help?
- 11/21/2025
From florist to drone maker: How the weapon became so mainstream
With drones centre stage in Ukraine, military firms around the globe are ramping up their production.
- 11/14/2025
Will AI mean better adverts or 'creepy slop'?
Advertisers are using AI to personalise adverts but not everyone agrees that's a good idea.
- 11/18/2025
The Kenyan start-up aiming to electrify African transport
From fleets of e-bikes to individual riders, eWaka aims to sell across Africa's delivery market.
- 11/11/2025
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
'Second home' pub opens as a warm space
Newport pub opens as a warm space after customers say its cheaper to be in pub than heat home
- 12/9/2025
'Living off grid is not a dream, it's a nightmare'
Off-grid households say they would love a mains connection, but the price is just too high.
- 12/9/2025
Drop in cream sales at dairy as shoppers cut back
Guernsey Dairy's production manager credits the fall to people buying cheaper alternatives
- 12/8/2025
Reverse advent calendar call-out from foodbank
Every day up until Christmas, the Redcar foodbank is asking the community to donate a specific item.
- 12/7/2025
Warm Welcome hubs an 'important' helping hand
Dozens of venues are offering free drop-ins for anyone struggling with cost-of-living pressures.
- 12/6/2025
Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.
- 11/29/2025
Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?
Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"
- 11/25/2025
The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis
Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?
- 11/21/2025
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
Martin Lewis on what people misunderstand about credit scores
Martin Lewis explains the things people misunderstand about credit scores.
- 12/5/2025
Neighbourhood businesses hit by series of break-ins
Businesses in Canton tell BBC Wales about how a recent spate of break-ins has affected them.
- 11/29/2025
Vintage market trader retires after 60 years
Birmingham vintage market trader retires after 60 years
- 11/28/2025
Are you a HENRY? Here's how the budget affects you
HENRY stands for High Earners who are Not Rich Yet. Most are young and work in tech or finance.
- 11/28/2025
BBC joins officers on criminal network raids
Three men have been arrested in dawn raids following a BBC News investigation into organised crime gangs operating on the High Street.
- 11/27/2025
Recruitment Smarts #1205
A Note from the Editor Pretty much every week Louise hosts Recruitment Smarts Live over on Crowdcast. Here’s a little snapshot of some of the content you might have missed, and can watch on replay: Just last week she talked with Peter Felix from Sonovate about Funding US Expansion: A Strategic Briefing for UK Recruitment Leaders. […]
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- 12/9/2025
5 Effective Ways to Enhance Recruitment with Technology
Technology has completely flipped the script on how we find and hire talent, and frankly, if you’re not keeping up, you’re falling behind. Gone are the days when posting a job ad in the newspaper would bring in dozens of qualified candidates. Now? We’re dealing with talent shortages, remote work complications, and candidates who expect […]
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- 12/8/2025
Recruitment Smarts #1204
A Note from the Editor If you’ve ever felt that recruitment still suffers from outdated stereotypes and siloed thinking, the JobAdder Breakfast Club offers something different. It’s a series of three-hour, no-fluff in-person workshops around the country designed to equip agencies, whether large or boutique, with actionable tools: a bite-size AI implementation plan, a revenue-ops […]
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- 12/2/2025
Navigating 2026: What High-Performing Agencies Are Doing Now
The past few years have shown that waiting for the “right moment” to scale is rarely a winning strategy. Recruitment has been operating under sustained pressure, and as we move into 2026, that reality isn’t changing quickly. Competition is intensifying, margins are tighter, and clients are more cautious than ever. Yet, within this challenging environment, […]
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- 12/1/2025
REC Awards 2025
REC Awards 2025 showcased the best of recruitment in a demanding year for the sector Recruiters who went above and beyond in a challenging year for the sector and economy were celebrated at the REC Awards 2025, held last night (Thursday). This included firms which have helped career returners into jobs, the homeless get ready […]
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- 11/28/2025
Simplicity – Safe to Recruit? Know Your Client, Protect Your Business – VIDEO
This week Louise was joined by her guest speakers, Jessica Howard and Sarah Williams, from Simplicity In Business.
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- 11/27/2025
2026 Playbook: Rethinking Cash Flow & Back Office – Where Recruitment Growth Really Happens
This blog from Simplicity in Business is part of our 2026 Playbook: What Recruiters Need to Do Differently series. When planning for 2026, much of the industry focus is on front-office activity: BD, marketing, AI sourcing, and talent attraction. But the recruitment agencies that will thrive next year won’t just win more work; they’ll run […]
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- 11/27/2025
Leading Employee Monitoring Software for Productivity and Security
In an era where work is happening everywhere – at home, in offices, across time zones – leaders face a new challenge. How do they keep their team productive, secure, and aligned without micromanaging or losing trust? For many organisations, the answer lies in Employee Monitoring Software. These tools aren’t just digital surveillance systems, but […]
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- 11/26/2025
Recruitment Smarts #1203
A Note from the Editor We’ve recently kicked off a new series on our blog: The 2026 Playbook: What Recruiters Need to Do Differently. This builds on the momentum from our last series – From Surviving to Thriving – which resonated with so many recruiters by helping them boost margins, protect profits and work smarter. Now, as […]
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- 11/25/2025
2026 Playbook: From Résumés to Revenue – How AI Will Redefine the Recruitment Workflow
This blog from Allsorter is part of our 2026 Playbook: What Recruiters Need to Do Differently series. Recruitment has never been more complex… or more competitive. Agencies have automated sourcing, outreach, and CRM processes, yet one fundamental challenge remains: disconnected workflows that drain recruiter time and limit scale. In 2026, the winning agencies won’t just […]
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- 11/24/2025