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IMF tells advanced economies to 'bring debt down' as borrowing costs rise
In an interview with the BBC, Kristalina Georgieva says economic shocks had pushed "debt levels up like a staircase not to heaven".
- 9/22/2026
Sir Jim Ratcliffe suspends production at key UK plants blaming high gas prices
Ineos said natural gas in the UK is twelve times more expensive than in the US.
- 9/22/2026
Trump says he would back ban on diesel exports
Republicans lawmakers have put pressure on the president to curb exports as diesel prices soar to record highs in the US.
- 9/22/2026
New EU industry rules would damage UK, warns Burnham
The prime minister met the European Commission President during his visit to the United Nations General Assembly.
- 9/22/2026
'We screwed up': Doordash admits underpaying New York workers
The food delivery giant will pay a $131.5m settlement following a city probe into wage violations.
- 9/22/2026
Will a switch to light speed cut power use at data centres?
To save power and add capacity, data centres are switching from copper wires to tech using light.
- 9/22/2026
Unexpected UK borrowing surge adds to pre-Budget pressure on chancellor
Borrowing was higher than expected in August as inflation piles pressure on the government ahead of the Budget.
- 9/22/2026
Davey promises tax cuts for millions if UK rejoins EU single market
The Lib Dem leader vows to raise tax thresholds if he becomes PM, in a speech to his party conference.
- 9/22/2026
I'd rather pay thousands on a holiday: Meet the pensioners spending the kids' inheritance
The phenomenon sees retirees spend all their money on enjoying life to the full.
- 9/21/2026
Vet prescription fees capped under rule changes
Vets must also tell clients if cheaper medicine is available online as part of the rule updates which surgeries have the coming months to bring in.
- 9/22/2026
Paramount settles lawsuit with US states, clearing way for $110bn merger with Warner Bros
The deal includes an agreement to produce 30 films a year, or Paramount will be forced to sell off parts of its company.
- 9/22/2026
Canadian province sues OpenAI over Tumbler Ridge school shooting
British Columbia has accused the company of failing to report the shooter's troubling interactions with ChatGPT to law enforcement.
- 9/22/2026
Repeated air traffic control failures leave us in worrying territory
The question is whether all of these incidents were isolated and unavoidable, or whether they point to something more systemic.
- 9/21/2026
Airlines criticise air traffic control as second glitch causes more disruption
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said further issues "cause even greater concern" about the UK's air traffic control and the head of the organisation that runs it.
- 9/21/2026
Flights at major US airports delayed after cable cut by construction workers
The cable had been repaired and airports are resuming normal operations, the US transportation secretary says.
- 9/22/2026
What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
Flights are affected again owing to air traffic control problems, so what are your rights if you're affected?
- 9/21/2026
UK should 'team up' with Canada in new Europe alliance, Canadian minister tells BBC
It comes after European Commission President proposed "opening the door" for Canada to become an associate member of the EU.
- 9/21/2026
Tories pledge to bring back tax-free shopping for tourists
The party says scrapping the scheme in 2021 left the UK less competitive than European destinations.
- 9/21/2026
US and China discuss AI safety plan ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Top US and Chinese officials held talks in New York on Sunday ahead of a Trump-Xi summit this week.
- 9/21/2026
Will you get £13,000 a year when you stop working? Here's how to check
How to find out how much state pension you're likely to receive - and what you can do about it now.
- 9/21/2026
Billionaire Man United owner loses moral high ground after tax exile, Labour chair says
The billionaire businessman told the BBC he has lost confidence in the UK due to a combination of high taxes and high immigration.
- 9/20/2026
Ed Davey calls for immediate 10p cut to fuel duty
Sir Ed blamed Donald Trump's war with Iran for damaging the UK economy and pushing fuel prices up.
- 9/20/2026
Not all AI workers think the tech could kill everyone
In text exchanges and conversations, multiple people who have worked for leading companies are sceptical of the warnings.
- 9/19/2026
Chiltern Railways renationalised after 30 years
It joins Great British Railways as part of government plans to save money and improve services.
- 9/20/2026
Lib Dems vow to end 'computer says no' economy to boost growth
Deputy leader Daisy Cooper also proposes a Growth and Defence Partnership with the EU in a speech to her party conference.
- 9/20/2026
Billionaire Man United owner says he has lost confidence in the UK
Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells the BBC he thinks the country is "on the slide" and calls for more investment in the North Sea.
- 9/18/2026
Nvidia boss rejects AI extinction fears as 'doomsday narratives'
Jensen Huang's comments come after warnings from AI researchers that the technology could lead to human extinction.
- 9/21/2026
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
The extreme engineering of aircraft windows
Few companies have the technology to make aircraft windows which are getting harder to make.
- 9/15/2026
Can Europe recharge its battery industry?
Europe has some promising battery tech, but can it make up ground lost to Chinese battery giants?
- 9/10/2026
I asked my husband to pay into my pension when we had a child - here's why
Molly and Taylor Haylett explain the changes to how they managed their finances when they started a family.
- 9/10/2026
Why some experts increasingly fear AI will take over
AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried
- 9/9/2026
Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?
More companies are tying career progression to AI use: is that fair?
- 9/8/2026
'Tirana teeth': Albania hopes to be the new Turkey for dental work
The Balkan nation is aiming to become a new centre for medical tourism.
- 9/8/2026
From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom
Demand for avocados is booming in India and local growers hope to grab more of the market.
- 9/4/2026
Prosecco, cakes and beauty products - how to get birthday freebies and why there's a catch
Cake, coffee, make-up and burgers are just some of the free things you can get on your birthday.
- 9/4/2026
Why wait? Business grads buying firms to install themselves as CEO
Impatient to be the boss of an established company they are borrowing money to fund their purchases.
- 9/2/2026
'My parents won't lend me £10k but helped my brother': When families play financial favourites
So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it
- 8/30/2026
'Nightmare' for taxi drivers as fuel prices soar
Volunteer blood bike charity Freewheelers workers said they are also facing tough choices.
- 9/22/2026
Vet prescription fees capped under rule changes
Vets must also tell clients if cheaper medicine is available online as part of the rule updates which surgeries have the coming months to bring in.
- 9/22/2026
Rising fuel prices 'cost tow truck business £10k'
A business says fuel duty will need to be cut by 30p to 50p per litre to help.
- 9/22/2026
Soaring fuel costs hit small businesses
It comes as fuel prices reach their highest since 2022, driven by conflict in the Middle East.
- 9/22/2026
Winter support planned for vulnerable residents
People could be eligible for awards of between £150 to £250, depending on their circumstances.
- 9/22/2026
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.
- 9/22/2026
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
The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.
- 6/10/2026
Are vet bills about to get cheaper?
Written prescription fees from vets will be capped at £21 as part of a raft of changes that practices will be legally required to bring in over the coming months.
- 9/22/2026
Dragon Deborah opens with a terrible negotiation tactic
Deborah Meaden makes a bold opening move in response to a pitch.
- 9/18/2026
Former shoplifter ran 'steal-to-order' Whatsapp group
Keeley Knowles ran a Whatsapp group with about 200 people asking her to steal specific designer items.
- 9/18/2026
'I would tip up to 30% at a restaurant'
New Yorkers and Londoners share what they usually tip in a restaurant - and whether tipping culture has gotten out of hand.
- 9/18/2026
Why Trump's hand-picked Fed chair defied him by raising interest rates
The 0.25% increase comes despite fierce opposition from the US president, who has called for rates to be cut.
- 9/17/2026
.Gov Careers
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
The Role of Maritime Security Jobs in the Shipping Industry
Foremost, security serves to protect ports, vessels and maritime infrastructure from any potential threat. Ranging from protecting all maritime assets to ensuring the safety across all trade routes, the authorities involved are ready to act spontaneously or able to mull over a worsening situation to debate an appropriate response. Governments, international organizations and maritime industry […]
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- 9/9/2026
Measuring Visibility When People Stop Clicking Through
Marketing reporting has always leaned on one convenient fact: a visit is easy to count. Someone arrives, the analytics records it, and the number goes in the report. Everything downstream, from attribution to budget allocation, rests on that. That foundation is eroding. More questions are being answered before anyone reaches a website, in generated summaries […]
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- 9/8/2026
When Does Outsourcing HR Make Sense for a Growing SME?
The increase in scale opens up new opportunities for SMEs but also brings people-management tasks that soon become more complicated. Where a business used to employ just a few individuals, it may now have to manage teams, managers, various work arrangements and employment-related concerns. Recruiting becomes more frequent. Absences require more attention. There is a […]
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- 8/28/2026
Making Your Mark as a Successful Teaching Assistant
It takes a massive team effort to keep a school environment focused, supportive, and productive, and right at the heart of that team are the teaching assistants. Support staff help hold schools together, bridging the gap between a busy teacher’s lesson plan and a pupil who just needs that extra bit of reassurance or guidance. […]
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- 8/24/2026
Are Virtual Internships Worth It? 5 Things That Surprised Recent Graduates
The landscape of early-career work has experienced a massive shift. Not too long ago, securing a meaningful internship meant wearing uncomfortable corporate clothes, enduring a crowded morning train ride, and spending your day in a physical office cubicle. For generations, this face-to-face routine was considered the only valid way to build a professional network and […]
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- 8/21/2026
How to Answer “What Are Your Salary Expectations?” Without Underselling Yourself
Candidates prepare for everything else. The competency examples get rehearsed until they’re smooth, somebody has read the last annual report. Then a recruiter asks what salary they’re after and out comes whatever number surfaces first, which is nearly always their current salary with a bit added on. That number describes your employment history. It says […]
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- 8/17/2026
What to Do When Your Mind Goes Blank in a Virtual Interview
You have prepared your examples, researched the company and rehearsed the questions you expect to hear. Then the interview starts, you are asked something you did not anticipate, and suddenly your mind goes completely blank. It happens to good candidates more often than you might think. The problem is not always a lack of preparation. […]
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- 8/10/2026
UK Recruiter Feed
Is Your Recruitment Business Evolving as Fast as It’s Growing?
3R have highlighted one of the biggest challenges facing modern recruitment agencies: keeping operational maturity in step with rapid growth. Their latest piece on SafeRec explores why evolving your processes, compliance posture, and technology stack isn’t optional anymore—it’s the difference between scaling sustainably and storing up risk for later. A sharp, practical read for any […]
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- 9/22/2026
The Recruitment Rule I’d Break: Stop Wearing Every Hat In Your Recruitment Business
This post by Ashley Lyas of Quba Solutions is part of our blog series, “The Recruitment Rule I’d Break”. The recruitment rule I would break is the belief that, when you run a small agency, you should do everything yourself. It is a mindset many recruitment founders adopt out of necessity. You start the business […]
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- 9/21/2026
The Recruitment Rule I’d Break: Growing Agencies Should Build an Internal Operations Team as Soon as They Reach a Certain Size
This post by Kim De’ath of 3R is part of our blog series, “The Recruitment Rule I’d Break”. For many recruitment business owners, it feels like a natural milestone. You’ve hired a few successful recruiters. Contractor numbers are growing. The spreadsheets are becoming harder to manage. Payroll takes longer. Compliance becomes more demanding. So the […]
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- 9/18/2026
Recruitment Smarts #1241
From the Editor Access Amplified AI Award has launched last week. Access has opened entries for the Access Amplified AI Award: Best AI Adoption – Recruitment Consultant, recognising consultants who are using AI to improve efficiency, increase placements and enhance the experience for candidates and clients. The award is open to all consultants, all agencies […]
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- 9/16/2026
Turnover Is Vanity, Profit Is Sanity, Cash Is Reality
Winning more contract business should be good news for a recruitment agency. But if the cash needed to support that growth isn’t properly managed, success can create a serious financial problem. That was one of the key messages from our latest Recruitment Smarts Live conversation with Kim De’ath, Director at 3R. With contract recruitment, agencies […]
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- 9/15/2026
The Recruitment Rule I’d Break: Restrictive Covenants Aren’t Worth the Paper They’re Written On
This post by Barry Cullen of recLAW is part of our blog series, “The Recruitment Rule I’d Break”. Say that in any recruitment office and you’ll get nods around the room. It’s probably the most repeated piece of wisdom in our industry. It’s also wrong often enough to be expensive and it’s the rule I’d […]
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- 9/15/2026
The Real Reason Clients Push Down Recruitment Fees
When a client asks an agency to reduce its fee, it may feel as though the negotiation has only just begun. In reality, the agency may have lost its pricing power weeks earlier. That was one of the key points from our latest Recruitment Smarts Live conversation with Farid Machaoud from Wiggli. If several agencies […]
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- 9/11/2026
The Recruitment Rule I’d Break: If You Rank on Google, You’re Visible
This post by Shazamme is part of our blog series, “The Recruitment Rule I’d Break”. For years, recruitment marketing has revolved around one question: How do we rank on Google? It still matters. Google has not packed up and gone home. But the rule I would break is the assumption that ranking well on Google […]
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- 9/11/2026
Recruiters Already Know How to Coach – Could Fitness Be Their Next Career?
Recruitment consultants spend their working week doing something that looks a lot like coaching. They sit across from someone who wants their life to change, ask questions until the actual motivation surfaces, and then hold that person accountable when nerves or inertia set in. Add monthly targets, a pipeline that never fills itself, and the […]
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- 9/10/2026
Recruitment Smarts #1240
From the Editor Recruitment Agency Expo is now inviting speaker applications for our 2027 conference. Each year, thousands of recruitment business owners, directors, leaders and managers come together to explore new ideas, share experiences and discover what’s next for the industry. We’re looking for speakers with real-world experience, practical insight, fresh thinking and stories that […]
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- 9/9/2026