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BBC Business News
UK long-term borrowing costs highest since 1998 ahead of October Budget
Higher borrowing costs have piled fresh pressure on Andy Burnham ahead of his first Budget.
- 9/2/2026
Fake 10 Downing Street listing exposes 'unfit' Booking.com, says consumer group
Booking.com said the "limited test" was "not a true reflection of the experience of millions of listings or reviews".
- 9/2/2026
Soft launches and late sittings - six ways to get cheaper meals out
The cost of dining out is getting increasingly hard to swallow - but clever planning can net you cheaper deals.
- 9/1/2026
Range Rover launches first fully electric model
The vehicle is being built at JLR's manufacturing plant in Solihull, in the West Midlands.
- 9/1/2026
Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario as Lake America after Trump order
The iPhone maker follows rival technology giant Google in relabelling the Great Lake.
- 9/2/2026
Will self-flying planes transform the skies?
Autonomous crop-spraying aircraft are leading the way in pilot-free flying.
- 9/1/2026
France targets Shein and Temu with fast fashion fees
The levy on "ultra-fast fashion" items could reach almost €20 per garment by 2030.
- 9/1/2026
Shein valued at $26bn after long-awaited stock market debut
The firm's Hong Kong listing on Tuesday comes after a years-long quest to sell shares in New York and London.
- 9/1/2026
AI could cause global economic downturn, Andrew Bailey warns G20
The governor of the Bank of England warned of AI's “volatility” caused by energy shocks from the US-Iran war.
- 9/1/2026
Feeling nostalgic for summer? How to beat the back-to-work blues
Going back to work after a summer holiday can be tricky - here are a few tips to make it easier.
- 8/31/2026
Ikea cuts prices as customers struggle with rising cost of living
The Swedish retailer has seen revenue decline as the rising cost of living reduces people's ability to buy new furniture.
- 9/1/2026
I climbed the career ladder and got my dream job at 30 - then I hit burnout
Just after Jo Hooper landed her dream role at 30, she struggled with burnout and had to take time off work.
- 9/1/2026
Amazon rigged $20bn worth of ad prices, US lawsuit alleges
Amazon responded to the lawsuit, arguing the US Federal Trade Commission "misunderstands" their ad market.
- 8/31/2026
US borrowing costs hit fresh highs over inflation fears
The effective interest rate on 10 years rose to 4.79%, its highest level since January 2025, as oil prices surged.
- 9/1/2026
Victoria Beckham's company makes its first profit after 18 years
Beckham's fashion and beauty business makes a £7.3m operating profit after years of losses.
- 8/31/2026
'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
Overcooked? Why robotic pizza makers are failing
A string of failures has sapped confidence that robots will take over production at pizza restaurants.
- 8/27/2026
How Dolly Parton's business savvy helped her succeed far beyond the charts
While country music and films brought her fame, her entrepreneurial zeal brought her fortune.
- 8/26/2026
Firms scramble for battery power in Spain and Portugal
After last year's massive power failure Spanish and Portuguese firms are buying battery back ups.
- 8/25/2026
'What you see is what you pay' - why some US restaurants are banning tips
Tips are central to US dining culture but some eateries think that they are unfair.
- 8/24/2026
Drought leaves 'barely any apples' to make cider
Some orchards are harvesting just a 10th of their usual crop, and facing an uncertain future.
- 8/25/2026
How landscape gardening is being electrified
The switch to quieter electric equipment is not going as fast as some would like.
- 8/20/2026
Concern more horses being given up over rising costs
An Oxfordshire animal welfare charity says its Burford site is taking in 20 to 30 horses a month.
- 9/2/2026
School uniform costs hit families, say charities
New government rules limit the number of branded items schools can ask students to wear.
- 9/2/2026
Will new uniform rules save parents money?
A Fareham mum, a second-hand uniform bank and a Hampshire headteacher discuss the changes.
- 9/2/2026
School opens uniform shop to sell items 'at cost'
The Winston Churchill School in Woking says the approach cuts £20 off the price of blazers.
- 9/2/2026
Soft launches and late sittings - six ways to get cheaper meals out
The cost of dining out is getting increasingly hard to swallow - but clever planning can net you cheaper deals.
- 9/1/2026
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
How the High Street became a window on our political instability
High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?
- 6/7/2026
The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It's a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam
- 5/28/2026
How to get a refund when using your credit card
Consumer expert Harry Kind explains how you can get your money back.
- 9/1/2026
What to do if you've been scammed
Consumer Expert Harry Kind explains how you could get you money back if you have been scammed.
- 9/1/2026
'I'm on a mission to convince people to work less'
Jo Hooper spent her 20s chasing career success, but had two work-related breakdowns before she was 31.
- 9/1/2026
What do you spend too much on?
Central London shoppers reveal what they love to splash out on - and share their tips for not overspending.
- 8/28/2026
.Gov Careers
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
How to Navigate the Admissions Landscape for Specialized Postgraduate Sports Degrees
Specialized postgraduate programs in sports management and football business are not closing the door on passionate fans, nor are they looking for analysts who would lose to a Magic 8-Ball in fantasy football. They’re looking for future leaders, and the admissions process reflects that. And potential applicants who meet with the sort of panel we […]
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- 8/3/2026
From Coursework to Cover Letter: Turning Academic Writing Skills Into Interview Wins
Students often see their academic work and their job hunt as two entirely separate worlds. Essays and exams belong to university; CVs, cover letters, and interviews belong to the career that comes after. But this is a missed opportunity. The writing skills you develop through coursework are precisely the skills that win job applications and […]
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- 7/29/2026
5 Best Drug Testing Kits UK Businesses Rely On for Workplace Compliance in 2026
Workplace drug testing has moved past simple compliance checkbox thinking. UK employers face genuine legal risk if an impaired staff member causes injury or damage, and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 demands clear duty of care across every organisation. The right kit doesn’t just return a number; it builds a defensible paper […]
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- 7/20/2026
Is Hot Desk Coworking Space UK a Better Choice Than a Dedicated Desk?
Choosing between a hot desk and a dedicated desk is one of those decisions that seems minor until it isn’t. Get it wrong and you’re either paying for space you don’t use or scrambling each morning to find a seat that lets you get on with your work. The real question, “is hot desk coworking […]
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- 7/17/2026
How to Prepare a Strong UK Global Talent Visa Application
The United Kingdom has become one of the leading destinations for professionals who want to develop their careers in technology, science, research, engineering, and the creative industries. For individuals with exceptional skills or significant potential, the global talent visa offers one of the most flexible immigration routes available. Unlike employer-sponsored visas, this route allows talented […]
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- 6/30/2026
UK Recruiter Feed
The Recruitment Rule I’d Break: Speed to Submit as the Be-All-End-All Metric
This post by Tracker is part of our blog series, “The Recruitment Rule I’d Break”. Every agency I’ve ever worked with tracks it. Time to first submittal. Fastest fingers win the req. It’s treated as the ultimate scoreboard: the recruiter who gets a CV in front of the client first is doing their job right. I’ve […]
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- 9/1/2026
Recruitment Smarts #1238
From the Editor Recruitment is full of long‑standing rules, from always requesting a CV to prioritising speed, guarding salary details and measuring success by time‑to‑hire. Many of these practices once made sense, but the world of work, candidate expectations and recruiter technology have changed. It’s time the rules changed too. Throughout September, our new blog […]
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- 8/26/2026
The Recruitment Rule I’d Break: It’s Time to Challenge Recruitment’s Received Wisdom
Recruitment has no shortage of rules – written into processes and policies and many are simply accepted as “the way things are done”: always ask for a CV, never disclose the salary too soon, prioritise speed, measure success by time-to-hire, insist on a certain number of interviews – the list goes on. Many of these […]
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- 8/25/2026
Building a Contract Recruitment Business for Long-Term Success
Launching and growing a successful contract recruitment business can be one of the most rewarding opportunities in our sector. Recurring revenues, stronger client relationships and increased business value make contract recruitment an attractive proposition for both start-up agencies and established recruiters looking to diversify. But while many recruitment business owners focus on winning clients and […]
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- 8/25/2026
Switching from a Limited Company to an Umbrella: What Recruiters Need to Know
For contractors, moving from a limited company to an umbrella can look like a fairly straightforward change. The contractor stops running their own payroll, the umbrella employs them and the agency handles the rest. For recruiters, however, there is more to it than simply sending a contractor an umbrella registration link. The rules around umbrella […]
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- 8/20/2026
Recruitment Smarts #1237
From the Editor The Prompt Power Code has published a free workflow-level checklist based on the current GOV.UK Responsible AI in Recruitment guide and the ICO’s Recruitment Rewired work. It covers the AI-assist boundary, accountable human decision, evidence packet, stop metrics, and rollback before an agency automates a recruitment workflow. It is an implementation checklist, […]
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- 8/19/2026
The Rise of Candidate Identity Fraud: What Every Recruiter Needs to Know
You already know something has shifted in remote hiring. The candidate on the video call answers a little too smoothly. The camera stays off “for bandwidth reasons.” The person who shows up on day one doesn’t quite match the person who interviewed three weeks earlier. For years those were odd exceptions, the kind of thing […]
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- 8/10/2026
Recruitment Smarts #1236
From the Editor Huge congratulations to our partners at Simplicity for securing multiple award shortlistings across innovation, customer excellence, and business growth. Their continued commitment to supporting recruitment businesses is outstanding, and this recognition reflects the impact they make across the industry. In the newsletter this week, we share: – Small Recruiting Firm Marketing: How […]
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- 8/5/2026
Recruitment Agency Board Pack: How to Build One That Drives Action
A strong board pack can be the difference between simply running a recruitment agency and truly directing one. As agencies scale, leadership teams need more than dashboards and activity reports. They need structured, strategic insight that challenges assumptions, sharpens decision‑making and keeps long‑term goals in focus. That’s why we’re sharing this blog from 3R, which […]
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- 8/3/2026
Recruitment Smarts #1235
From the Editor This week’s edition digs into the forces reshaping recruitment – from quality of hire in a world where social media behaviour matters, to a new study showing AI‑driven bias emerging in aligned models. We also spotlight practical performance boosters: how 15 minutes of LinkedIn engagement can drive real pipeline results, and how […]
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- 7/29/2026