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Edible Economics by Ha-Joon Chang (Omnibus)
Professor Ha-Joon Chang, “a hungry economist” explores why economics matters.
- 2/28/2026
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Simple Solutions To Keep Your Business Premises Safe From Threats
As a company executive or manager, one of your top priorities is to keep your business premises safe. But which are the most important practical solutions? In this guide, we look at how you can build physical security, including protecting your building assets and people, while also focusing on cyber awareness since many threats to […]
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- 3/6/2026
What Hiring Managers Really Look for: Insights from Specialist Recruiters
Candidates often prepare for interviews by rehearsing answers to common questions. From a recruiter’s perspective, however, hiring decisions are rarely made on polished responses alone. Across Accountancy, Finance, Marketing, Sales, Insurance and Commercial roles, hiring managers are assessing something deeper. Working closely with employers across the UK at Get Recruited , we see consistent patterns […]
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- 3/6/2026
How to Boost Your Career by Becoming a High-Impact Project Professional
Modern project environments are no longer defined by static plans and rigid hierarchies. They are shaped by ambiguity, rapid iteration, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic alignment with business outcomes. For mid-career project managers, delivery leads, and agile practitioners, the question is no longer whether to grow—but how to grow in a way that creates sustained professional […]
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- 3/2/2026
Essential Services for Launching Your Business Startup
Starting a business can be an exhilarating journey, marred only by the daunting task of ensuring all the essential services are in place for a successful launch. With 69% of U.S. entrepreneurs starting their businesses at home, the need for a comprehensive strategy that addresses legal, branding, and financial aspects is more pressing than ever. […]
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- 2/10/2026
How to Start an Industrial Surplus Business (Without Burning Cash)
Starting an industrial surplus business is one of those unsexy-but-profitable plays most people overlook. You’re buying equipment, parts, and machinery that companies no longer need—and reselling it to buyers who desperately do. If you do it right, margins can be chunky and competition surprisingly sloppy. Here’s a straight-talking guide to getting it off the ground. […]
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- 2/6/2026
4 Financial Goals To Achieve In 2026 (And The Best Way Forward)
Welcome to January 2026! After the financial sprint through the 2025 autumn budget, followed by the holiday spending and the year-long struggle with the high cost of living and economic uncertainty, you might be entering the new year feeling slightly worn out, at least financially. If you’ve struggled with financial planning and goal-setting in the […]
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- 1/29/2026
What Can an Office Tell You About the Company Culture?
If you think about it, walking into an office for an interview can feel like stepping into a preview of the job. Well, it’s not about judging decor or assuming a polished space automatically means a healthy workplace. Instead, it’s that the office often reflects habits, priorities, and how people actually work day to day. […]
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- 1/28/2026
SEN Tuition – Top 5 Private Tutors for Your Child With Special Needs
UK schools are working to cater to the changing needs of children and the growing expectations of parents. However, students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) have different requirements that are often not met in regular schooling. Children with SEN experience a spectrum of difficulties that can make it challenging to keep up with their peers. […]
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- 1/27/2026
Optimising Workflows Across 7 Industries
It’s 2026, and market competition isn’t easing. To thrive and stay ahead of the competition, your projects and teams must be highly efficient. However, it all depends on how well you’ve optimised your workflows. You may reconsider investing time in this optimisation exercise again. However, workflow optimisation is an ongoing, multi-step process that evolves as […]
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- 1/16/2026
How Traveling Helps You Disconnect From Work and Stress
Whether you work full-time or juggle multiple responsibilities at home, travelling offers a vital escape from the constant demands of professional life. Stepping away from your daily routines and regular deadlines could be the fastest route. This vital separation will refresh your headspace, sparking creativity and providing a sense of clarity too. If you’re ready […]
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- 1/16/2026
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Oil price at two-year high after Qatar warns all Gulf production could stop within days
Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi says oil could hit $150 a barrel if the Iran conflict continues over the coming weeks.
- 3/6/2026
Flight paths squeezed as Iran conflict closes more airspace
A drone attack on Azerbaijan has narrowed choices for airlines scrambling to respond to disruption in the Gulf.
- 3/6/2026
US economy unexpectedly sheds 92,000 jobs in February
The contraction came as a surprise with payrolls down in nearly every sector.
- 3/6/2026
Axel Springer agrees to buy Telegraph Media Group in £575m deal
Last year the Daily Mail and General Trust proposed to buy the company in a £500m takeover.
- 3/6/2026
Surge in jet fuel prices could push up air fares, analysts warn
Disruption to supplies from the Gulf due to the Middle East conflict has pushed the cost up by more than 80%.
- 3/6/2026
Five ways the Iran war could affect you - in charts
With fuel and gas prices having risen in recent days, here are some ways the conflict could affect households.
- 3/6/2026
Price of first class stamps to rise to £1.80
Royal Mail says the increase reflects the rise in delivery costs, but the move angers consumer groups.
- 3/6/2026
Lenders lift mortgage rates as Iran war hits borrowing costs
Nationwide, HSBC and Coventry Building Society are all putting some mortgage rates up.
- 3/6/2026
Will petrol and diesel prices go up now?
If oil prices remain high for some time, there could be knock-on effects on the cost of fuel and food.
- 3/6/2026
Emirates resumes some Dubai flights – what's the latest on travel to UK?
New flights to the UK from the Middle East follow days of widespread air travel disruption which had left Britons stranded.
- 3/6/2026
One in 7 shops in UK has turned cashless in the past year, survey finds
Some 14% of small High Street traders have gone card only in the last year, a survey suggests.
- 3/6/2026
US eases sanctions on Russian oil sales to India during Iran conflict
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gives India a 30-day waiver to buy Russian crude as a "stop gap measure".
- 3/6/2026
Anthropic vows to sue Pentagon over supply chain risk label
The supply chain risk designation of the artificial intelligence firm is a first for a US company.
- 3/6/2026
Heating oil costs 'worrying' for rural residents
The price of heating oil has risen amid the Middle East conflict, hitting many in rural areas.
- 3/6/2026
UK firms pull fixed energy deals as Iran war pushes up prices
Data suggests the number of fixed-term deals has more than halved as prices for wholesale energy surge.
- 3/5/2026
TfL hack in 2024 affected around 10 million people, BBC can reveal
TfL insists it has "kept customers informed throughout this incident and will continue to take all necessary action".
- 3/6/2026
States sue Trump administration over new 'unlawful' global tariffs
The 24 states are seeking to block Trump's latest tariffs, which he imposed to replace levies struck down by the Supreme Court.
- 3/5/2026
South East Water faces £22m fine for supply failures
The firm was unable to cope during high demand, Ofwat says, leading to "immense stress" for customers.
- 3/5/2026
China sets lowest economic growth target since 1991
It is also the first time the target has been lowered since it was cut to "around 5%" in 2023.
- 3/5/2026
US trade court orders tariff refunds in setback for Trump administration
A trade court has cleared the way for businesses to receive refunds for tariffs that the Supreme Court struck down last month.
- 3/5/2026
Are UK interest rates still expected to fall soon?
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
- 3/4/2026
Stock markets and oil prices still volatile over fears Iran war may drag on
Experts have warned that if oil and gas prices remains elevated it could make goods and services more expensive.
- 3/4/2026
Musk tells jury 'people read too much' into his posts
The billionaire is accused of misleading investors in the run-up to his 2022 Twitter purchase.
- 3/5/2026
Higher tariffs likely this week, says US Treasury
Scott Bessent says that "likely sometime this week" the US will increase its global tariff on imports from the existing 10%.
- 3/4/2026
Father claims Google's AI product fuelled son's delusional spiral
The case is the first wrongful death case against Google over alleged harms caused by Gemini.
- 3/4/2026
Remote work, offices shut: Tech giants scramble to respond as Iran war escalates
The region has been positioning itself as an AI hub, following billions of dollars in investment by tech giants.
- 3/4/2026
Use our tax calculator to see how Spring Statement forecasts may affect you
Wages are forecast to go up over the next five years but you could pay more tax because of frozen thresholds.
- 3/4/2026
Can snacks help you sleep?
Chocolates, bars, gummies and drinks promise to help you sleep, but is the science behind them sound?
- 3/6/2026
We have more privacy controls yet less privacy than ever
Has online privacy become "a luxury not a right" for us all in 2026?
- 3/5/2026
Know when to fold them: the tech inspired by origami
Origami techniques can add strength to structures without adding bulk.
- 3/3/2026
Deepfake attack: 'Many people could have been cheated'
The boss of the Bombay Stock Exchange was recently targeted in what is a growing global problem.
- 3/2/2026
Why you can't get a signal at festivals and sports matches
Connecting up music and sports events to the internet is a massive undertaking.
- 2/27/2026
The family-owned soda firm that still uses returnable glass bottles
Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.
- 2/26/2026
Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north
Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.
- 2/24/2026
Are you cut out for living and working in Antarctica?
Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.
- 2/23/2026
How do you modernise mango farming?
India's mango farmers are being urged to innovate as climate change makes cultivation "unpredictable".
- 2/20/2026
The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables
During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.
- 2/19/2026
Reddit's human content wins amid the AI flood
Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content.
- 2/17/2026
Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain
The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.
- 2/16/2026
Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands
Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.
- 2/13/2026
Who is billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and how did he make his money?
The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration.
- 2/12/2026
The US economy is growing - so where are all the jobs?
As hiring rates and job openings drop, some worry a tough job market could be here to stay.
- 2/13/2026
The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?
The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.
- 2/12/2026
Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech
Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.
- 2/10/2026
'Most of my pension has gone on home heating oil'
Rising heating oil prices are hitting Northern Ireland harder than the rest of the UK - here's everything you need to know.
- 3/7/2026
Council considers extending food voucher scheme
The council earmarks £1m to pay for the vouchers as part of a new Crisis and Resilience Fund.
- 3/6/2026
Watch: How war in Iran may affect food and fuel prices
The BBC's Nick Marsh examines how unrest in the Middle East will impact living costs around the world.
- 3/6/2026
Heating oil costs 'worrying' for rural residents
The price of heating oil has risen amid the Middle East conflict, hitting many in rural areas.
- 3/6/2026
One in 7 shops in UK has turned cashless in the past year, survey finds
Some 14% of small High Street traders have gone card only in the last year, a survey suggests.
- 3/6/2026
The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?
- 1/11/2026
Why the railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas
Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?
- 12/22/2025
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
Wales' richest man says Britain is 'uncomfortable place' for Jews
The billionaire says "anti-semitism is always in the air" with parallels to the persecution his ancestors faced.
- 3/3/2026
Why you should consider fixing your energy tariff now
Martin Lewis explains what the upcoming change to the energy price cap means for your bills.
- 2/27/2026
'Is this all bad debt or good debt?'
Karen has not only left the family in emotional turmoil but also in serious debt.
- 2/26/2026
Martin Lewis on what the new energy price cap means
Typical household energy bills will fall by 7% in April, regulator Ofgem has announced, following a shake-up in charges by the government.
- 2/25/2026
Recruitment Smarts #1215
A Note from the Editor Two weeks to go until the Recruitment Agency Expo on 17th–18th March at ExCeL London. Across three stages, we’re bringing together industry leaders, growth experts, tech innovators and agency owners who are in the trenches building brilliant businesses. Every session is designed for recruitment agency owners and leaders. No fluff, just […]
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- 3/4/2026
The Recruitment Curry Club Celebrates Its First Anniversary with Exclusive Dinner at Cinnamon Bazaar, Covent Garden
The Recruitment Curry Club will celebrate its first anniversary with an exclusive private dining event in partnership with the Cinnamon Collection, founded by award-winning chef Vivek Singh. Taking place on 25 March at Cinnamon Bazaar, Covent Garden, the evening marks a significant milestone for the fast-growing recruitment community initiative. The event will be hosted in […]
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- 3/3/2026
Recruitment Smarts #1214
A Note from the Editor Just 3 weeks to go until Recruitment Agency Expo London 2026 and this year’s line-up is bigger than ever. We’re thrilled to welcome Claudine Collins, trusted advisor to Alan Sugar on The Apprentice. She’ll share boardroom-level insight on judging talent beyond the CV, spotting credibility, capability and potential under pressure. Across […]
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- 2/25/2026
How Your Recruitment Agency Can Use Call Tracking to Attribute Every Phone Enquiry to its Marketing Source
Recruitment agencies rely heavily on phone enquiries from both candidates and clients seeking to fill vacancies. Yet most operate without clear visibility into which marketing activities generate these crucial conversations. When a hiring manager calls about a senior role or a candidate phones to discuss opportunities, traditional analytics offers no insight into what prompted the […]
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- 2/24/2026
Recruitment Smarts #1213
A Note from the Editor The results are in from last week’s survey. Among almost 100 recruitment agency professionals, AI’s impact is far from decisive. While 63% report at least some improvement, a substantial 31% say it hasn’t really improved their process – suggesting that although AI adoption is widespread, meaningful transformation isn’t yet universal […]
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- 2/18/2026
How Recruitment Funding Really Works (Beyond The Percentage)
The recruitment funding percentage doesn’t tell the full story. When recruitment agencies review funding options, the conversation often starts, and end, with the percentage. But experienced agency owners know the headline rate rarely reflects how funding behaves day to day. What really matters is how funding works when contractor numbers increase, invoices age, or risk […]
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- 2/16/2026
Closing the Candidate: Fact versus Fiction
Following a brilliant corporate career in sales and sales management with three Fortune 500 companies, Steve Finkel entered the Search and Placement Industry. For over 30 highly successful years and throughout six recessions, he has worked a desk and developed his three firms in every facet of our business from Retainer to Contingency, Professional to […]
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- 2/13/2026
Growing a Recruitment Agency Without Cash Flow Bottlenecks
Scaling a recruitment business is often portrayed as a simple equation – win more clients, place more candidates, grow revenue. Because recruitment businesses must manage payroll alongside client payment terms, growth can place pressure on both operational capacity and cash flow. Aligning these areas is often key to scaling sustainably. True expansion requires more than […]
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- 2/12/2026
Recruitment Smarts #1212
A Note from the Editor Sorry to mention AI so early in the newsletter – but we’d love to hear your thoughts Has AI actually improved your recruitment process yet? ✅ Yes – significantly ✅ Somewhat ✅ Not really ✅ Too early to tell Share your vote on our Linkedin poll. In the newsletter this week, […]
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- 2/11/2026
Recruitment Pay Facts and Stats Hub: Updated for 2026
This article from New Millennia compiles up-to-date UK recruitment pay data, explaining how recruiter compensation and agency fees work, typical salaries by role and location, hiring costs, and industry earning potential to help readers understand pay trends in 2026. Perfect if you’re starting a recruitment agency! See the full article on the New Millennia […]
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- 2/10/2026