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Interview Tips for Landing Your First Crypto Job
Interview Tips for Landing Your First Crypto Job Entering the crypto world can feel huge at first. The industry grows fast, changes fast and rewards people who move with intention. Good interviews are still the main door into real opportunities, so strong preparation matters. This guide looks at clear and practical ways to improve your […]
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- 12/16/2025
How the Travel Industry Is Changing — and What It Means for Modern Travel Agents
The travel industry is in the middle of one of the most significant transformations it has ever seen. Technology, shifting traveler expectations, and global awareness are reshaping how people plan, book, and experience travel. While some predicted that online platforms would make travel agents obsolete, the opposite has proven true. The role of the modern […]
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- 12/16/2025
Building an Employer Brand That Naturally Attracts Top Talent
Strong employer branding is a strategic necessity in today’s competitive hiring landscape, as UK businesses navigate a cooling economy marked by high employment costs and skills shortages. Attracting high-quality applicants requires more than a well-written job advert. Candidates now scrutinise how organisations treat their people and support long-term career development. A credible employer brand helps […]
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- 12/12/2025
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
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BP names new boss as current CEO leaves after less than two years
BP has appointed Meg O'Neill as its chief executive, making her the first female boss of a major oil giant.
- 12/18/2025
Insurers told to make policies easier to understand
The demand follows a "super-complaint" about the home and travel insurance sectors.
- 12/18/2025
Interest rates cut to 3.75% but further reductions to be 'closer call'
The decision to lower borrowing costs was widely expected, after inflation slowed in the year to November.
- 12/18/2025
Why this month's inflation figure may be good news for you
The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials.
- 12/17/2025
Should more be done to tackle 'ghost jobs', vacancies that don't exist?
Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed.
- 12/18/2025
Pay freeze for Father Christmas but elves fare better
Some seasonal workers have seen pay rises this year but Santas may have to tighten their belts.
- 12/17/2025
Starmer tells Abramovich to 'pay up now' or face court
The Prime Minister said Roman Abramovich should make good on his pledge that money from the sale of Chelsea FC would go to benefit Ukrainians
- 12/17/2025
The Oscars to leave ABC and stream on YouTube starting in 2029
The show was hosted by ABC for more than a half-century and reveals the latest major shakeup in Hollywood.
- 12/17/2025
Warner Bros favours Netflix offer over $108bn Paramount bid
Warner Brothers says the offer for its film and streaming businesses is inferior to Netflix's.
- 12/18/2025
Lower clothing and food prices help inflation fall by more than expected
The 3.2% November figure is down on the 3.6% recorded in the year to October.
- 12/17/2025
Morrisons faces £17m bill over hot chicken row
The supermarket firm claimed its rotisserie chickens were exempt from the hot food tax.
- 12/17/2025
Six-month wait for driving tests set to last until 2027
The National Audit Office said there was a backlog of 1.1 million learner driver tests since the Covid-19 pandemic.
- 12/17/2025
Weight-loss jab ads banned for exploiting body insecurities
Three social media adverts are found to be irresponsible, with one targeting new mums.
- 12/17/2025
How many homes could be heated by cow poo?
Some dairy farmers say Dairy cow manure is "nature's crude oil".
- 12/17/2025
Paddy Power Betfair to pay £2m over problem gambling failings
The Gambling Commission said Paddy Power Betfair did not act quickly enough when customers appeared to be engaged in harmful gambling
- 12/17/2025
Employment Rights Bill clears last parliamentary hurdle
Sir Keir Starmer said the development marked a "major victory for working people in every part of the country".
- 12/16/2025
Former chancellor George Osborne joins OpenAI
Osborne said it was a privilege to become managing director of OpenAI for Countries based in London.
- 12/16/2025
New £150m funding package to protect jobs at Grangemouth
The UK government and owners Ineos say the funding will support 500 jobs at the site's ethylene plant.
- 12/17/2025
EU waters down plans to end new petrol and diesel car sales by 2035
Carmakers, particularly in Germany, have lobbied heavily for concessions to the planned rules.
- 12/16/2025
Downing Street insists negotiations over US-UK tech deal still live
When the partnership was unveiled in September the UK government said it would "shape the futures of millions of people".
- 12/16/2025
Young workers hit hard as UK unemployment rate rises to 5.1%
UK job vacancies flatline in a "subdued labour market", but average earnings still higher than inflation.
- 12/16/2025
Thousands of drivers wrongly fined for speeding since 2021
An anomaly identified by National Highways caused thousands of incorrect speed camera activations.
- 12/16/2025
Sunak defends Covid loan scheme over excessive fraud claims
Critics say Bounce Back Loans were vulnerable to fraud, but Sunak cited need for speedy rollout
- 12/16/2025
Bentleys and Scottish salmon to benefit from UK-South Korea trade deal
The government said the deal was an extension of its current tariff-free arrangement on most goods and services traded between the countries.
- 12/16/2025
Ben & Jerry's row deepens as three board members removed
One co-founder called it a "blatant power grab" designed to strip the board of its independence.
- 12/16/2025
Meet the biggest heat pumps in the world
Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.
- 12/16/2025
Spain's commitment to renewable energy may be in doubt
The current government is politically weakened and the opposition wants more use of fossil fuels.
- 12/15/2025
'It's amazing' – the wonder material very few can make
Just a handful of companies can make cadmium zinc telluride, a material with powerful properties.
- 12/12/2025
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.
- 12/9/2025
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
How will the interest rate cut affect my mortgage and savings?
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
- 12/18/2025
Interest rates cut to 3.75% but further reductions to be 'closer call'
The decision to lower borrowing costs was widely expected, after inflation slowed in the year to November.
- 12/18/2025
Insurers told to make policies easier to understand
The demand follows a "super-complaint" about the home and travel insurance sectors.
- 12/18/2025
Heating tips to keep your home warm when budgets are squeezed
As temperatures fall across much of the UK, how should you heat your home and keep yourself safe?
- 12/18/2025
Soup kitchen serves 120 meals in 16 minutes
Volunteers say rising demand in Luton for their help sees people queuing down the street for food.
- 12/18/2025
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
Jamie Oliver on the return of his restaurant chain
Speaking to Amol Rajan on the BBC's Radical podcast, chef and campaigner Jamie Oliver reveals all about his experiences of failure and learning from it.
- 12/11/2025
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
Recruitment Smarts #1206
A Note from the Editor Well… here we are. The final UK Recruiter newsletter of the year. If this year has felt like it flew by and dragged on at the same time, you’re not alone. It’s been a year of shifting markets, evolving candidate expectations, and no shortage of “well, that’s new” moments for […]
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- 12/17/2025
How Traditional Recruiters Are Catching Up with Crypto Jobs
The world of recruiting is finally catching up with crypto. For years, most recruiters dismissed blockchain as a passing trend. Now, with Web3 companies scaling fast and investment flowing back into the space, traditional recruiters are racing to understand and serve this booming job market. For everyone interested in landing remote crypto jobs, this evolution […]
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- 12/15/2025
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