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I get £4,062 a year and am trying my best - here's what I want from the Budget
People on a range of incomes from £4,062 to £150,000 a year tell the BBC what they want to see in this year's Budget.
- 10/28/2026
Energy bill help, minimum wage rise and bank taxes - what could be in the Budget?
Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes on 28 October.
- 10/28/2026
Minimum wage set to rise but 18-20 year-olds will not get bigger increase
Chancellor John Healey will reveal the new pay rates in the Budget, and has also announced measures to help households with the cost of living.
- 10/27/2026
Luxury cruise passengers stranded in Cambodia due to soaring fuel costs
The Villa Vie Odyssey suspended its voyage and is working with passengers on "temporary living arrangements".
- 10/28/2026
'An annoying buzz': The search for stealthier drones
As drone deliveries become more commonplace, their makers are looking for ways to make them quieter.
- 10/28/2026
China's families are now supporting more old people than kids
The latest figures mark a major milestone as Beijing grapples with an ageing population.
- 10/27/2026
Donald Trump's biggest economic problem looks strangely familiar
Donald Trump heads into the US midterm elections with an issue similar to his political foe Joe Biden.
- 10/27/2026
Rise in sales of radios and tinned foods, say retailers, after call to stock up
Figures obtained by BBC Newsnight show large spikes in sales of torches, radios and power banks.
- 10/27/2026
Landline switchover could cut people off in emergency, minister warned
Plans to switch to digital landlines by January could leave remote areas of the UK vulnerable, MPs say.
- 10/27/2026
Mbappé sorry for 'ill-judged' Mao remark after backlash in China
The France star had referred to the former Chinese leader as a "dictator" during an interview about memes.
- 10/27/2026
Apple to replace iPhone Duos affected by screen problem
Photos shared online showed faults appearing on the screens of Apple's first foldable device.
- 10/27/2026
Anthropic's blockbuster share listing - 5 surprising things we now know
Anthropic’s IPO prospectus is 355 pages and full of never before disclosed company information.
- 10/26/2026
Anthropic warns of 'catastrophic risk' to humankind ahead of blockbuster share listing
The company will be the first true artificial intelligence company to go public as tech firms continue to invest heavily in AI.
- 10/26/2026
Healey to shield low-income pensioners from income tax in the Budget
Changes are needed to prevent the full, flat-rate state pension becoming liable for income tax after it rises in April.
- 10/26/2026
The Indian workers filming their work to train AI
Indian workers are being paid to film themselves at work and the footage is used to train AI.
- 10/23/2026
The grads ditching the UK for a fresh start abroad
With graduate jobs hard to come by, more young adults are reported to be considering emigrating.
- 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
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
Free haircuts project aims to inspire other stylists
Georgia Chappels runs free community haircuts to help those feeling the impact of rising costs.
- 10/28/2026
Parents turn to costume swap to cut Halloween costs
One mother said Halloween outfits are "completely extortionate" as families pick up free alternatives.
- 10/28/2026
'Tone deaf at best' - advice to stock up on essentials worries experts and low-income families
Some families say they cannot afford to stockpile in line with the government's advice.
- 10/28/2026
Plaid demands more cash, but how could the Budget affect Wales?
Welsh Finance Minister Elin Jones has called for a spending plan that "finally treats us fairly".
- 10/28/2026
Pre-loved clothes project sells items for 50p
The Echo project was partly set up in response to the cost of living crisis, say organisers.
- 10/28/2026
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
Octopus Energy boss on standing charges
CEO Greg Jackson spoke to BBC Breakfast after the chancellor announced cuts to gas bills for millions.
- 10/28/2026
What is in the iconic red box?
UK Chancellor John Healey will be carrying a red box as he delivers his Budget today - but what's in the box?
- 10/28/2026
Why this British plumber prefers working in Poland
Poland is now achieving formidable economic growth rates and fast rising living standards
- 10/27/2026
How the beauty industry is boosting High Streets
Marie Camara believes beauty and personal care businesses play a key role in supporting high streets.
- 10/27/2026
Business Daily
After decades of ultra-cheap money, the cost of borrowing in Japan is rising
- 10/26/2026
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7 Best Christmas Party Venues in Norwich and 4 Recommended platforms to book them (2026)
Key Takeaways ChristmasVenues is the best overall platform for booking Norwich Christmas parties, thanks to commission-free, direct-to-venue enquiries and 16 venues within 15 miles of the city. Shared Christmas party nights in Norwich run from about £30pp to £75pp in 2026, depending on the venue and whether a live band is included. The busiest nights […]
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- 10/28/2026
Workplace Habits That Can Quietly Damage Your Professional Reputation
Most people don’t deliberately set out to damage their professional reputation. In fact, many employees work hard, meet their deadlines and maintain positive relationships with colleagues without realising that certain everyday behaviours might be working against them. Professional reputations rarely change overnight. Hundreds of small interactions shape them, from how you respond to feedback to […]
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- 10/22/2026
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
UK Recruiter Feed
Recruitment Smarts #1247
From the Editor This week’s edition explores one of recruitment’s biggest themes: balancing technology with human expertise. We look at AI’s growing influence on hiring, why recruiters remain irreplaceable, how strategic talent professionals are adapting, and what agencies can learn about profitability, employer branding and candidate engagement. Alongside this, we examine evolving sourcing strategies, AI-driven […]
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- 10/27/2026
Recruitment Smarts #1246
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 #1245
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