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

What to Do If You’re Failing A-Level Maths

Failing A-Level Maths can feel overwhelming, especially if you had clear plans for university or your future career. It’s normal to feel disappointed, anxious or unsure about what to do next. However, many students experience this setback and still go on to succeed through alternative routes, resits or new opportunities. This situation does not define […]

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• 12/22/2025

Turning PTO and Flexibility from Employee Perks into Strategic Business Assets

When companies are considering employee compensation packages, most will focus on building out competitive starting salaries and traditional benefits offerings. While these are absolutely fantastic starting points, many times modern employees value flexibility as an important deciding factor when choosing an employer and sticking it out for the long haul. Successful businesses don’t just view […]

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• 12/19/2025

Why Interview Coaches Recommend Resume Tailoring Tools as a Core Job Search Strategy in 2025

Interview coaches see the job market from a unique vantage point. Every week, they work with capable professionals who are confident in conversation, prepared for interview questions, and clear about their career goals. Yet many of these same candidates struggle to get interviews in the first place. The issue is rarely a lack of skill […]

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• 12/19/2025

A Smart Starting Point: Why Two-Piece Sets Work for Women New to the Office

Entering a professional setting for the first time is at once exciting and overwhelming, which is especially true of which suit to put on. For women just breaking into the corporate world, daily outfit choices bring stress, uncertainty, and the fear of not looking ‘major enough.’ This is where two-piece sets prove to be the […]

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• 12/19/2025

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

Trump picks Kevin Warsh to lead the US Federal Reserve

The 55-year-old economist had been considered for Fed chair during Trump's first term.

• 1/30/2026

Three reasons for the record rise in gold prices, and one why they are falling

Gold has fallen from recent highs but there are several reasons investors are still finding refuge in the precious metal.

• 1/30/2026

'We hope it's not the end': Firm behind Prince George's baby shoes warns it may close

The Leicester-based family firm of 73 years said it has been hit by "prices going up, but demand going down".

• 1/30/2026

Millions to get £150 off energy bills for further five years

The government has confirmed the discount for six million low-income households will continue for the rest of the decade.

• 1/30/2026

Healthcare, visas and whisky: What did UK and China get from Starmer's visit?

Sir Keir Starmer's visit to China brought agreements on visas, services, healthcare, green tech and finance.

• 1/30/2026

Visit the North Sea oil field used to store greenhouse gas

Hundreds of miles from Denmark's coast a project is underway to inject CO2 into an old oil field.

• 1/30/2026

Trump says 'very dangerous' for UK to do business with China as Starmer lands in Shanghai

The US president's comments come as Sir Keir Starmer arrives in Shanghai on the third day of his visit to China.

• 1/30/2026

Is your boss toxic? This is how to handle them

Workers share how toxic managers have affected them and their lives. Here's what to do if you have one.

• 1/30/2026

Why the US dollar hit a four-year low and could fall further

The falls have sparked questions about whether the world's go-to currency is losing its lustre.

• 1/30/2026

Apple reports best-ever iPhone sales as Mac dips

The company's revenue was boosted by iPhone sales, but sales of its wearable tech and Mac computers dipped.

• 1/30/2026

Trump threatens tariffs on Canada planes and nations selling oil to Cuba

Since returning to the White House last year, the US president has used tariffs as a key policy tool.

• 1/30/2026

Planning bids for new homes rise in England but building remains low, data suggests

While planning applications have risen, home building has lowered, new data suggests.

• 1/29/2026

Boss of Post Office IT scandal firm Fujitsu to step down

Paul Patterson will become the chair of Fujitsu's UK business responsible for its inquiry response.

• 1/29/2026

Venezuelan MPs approve bill to open up oil sector to private firms

The change could pave the way for more foreign investment in the country's oil industry.

• 1/30/2026

Ministers reject Waspi calls for compensation after rethink

Women hit by changes to the state pension age say the decision shows "utter contempt" for their situation.

• 1/29/2026

Emergency loans offered to civil servants waiting on pensions

Cabinet Office Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds says the waits faced by retired civil servants are unacceptable.

• 1/29/2026

Santander to close 44 branches and put 291 jobs at risk

The high-street lender is the latest to announce a swathe of branch closures.

• 1/29/2026

Water bills to rise again: Use our tool to find out by how much

The average annual household bill in England and Wales will increase by £33 from April.

• 1/29/2026

Driverless taxis set to launch in UK as soon as September

Waymo has laid out plans for a robotaxi service in London with a pilot scheme due to begin in April.

• 1/28/2026

Tesla cuts car models in shift to robots and AI

Multi-billionaire Elon Musk's electric car maker also said its annual revenue had fallen for the first time.

• 1/29/2026

Vehicle production in the UK falls to 73-year low

The industry has "the toughest year in a generation" as vehicle making falls back to 1952 levels.

• 1/29/2026

Why an India court ruling on a 2018 deal is rattling foreign investors

Investors are spooked by an order on a 2018 stake sale and fear it could open up old transactions to tax scrutiny.

• 1/29/2026

Facebook-owner Meta to nearly double AI spending

Mark Zuckerberg's spending plans hint at further layoffs and changes within Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.

• 1/29/2026

Lanarkshire to become 'one of the world's most advanced AI sites'

About 800 AI industry jobs will be created with a further 2,600 roles in the construction sector.

• 1/29/2026

US Fed holds interest rates and defends independence

Two Fed officials voted for a cut, including the former head of Donald Trump's Council of Economic Advisers.

• 1/28/2026

Starbucks scraps $250,000 cap on boss's use of company jet

The coffee chain changes Brian Niccol's travel budget due to media attention and "credible threat actors".

• 1/28/2026

The Original Factory Shop collapses into administration

Some 1,180 jobs are at risk as the chain's administrators assess options.

• 1/28/2026

'You don't feel judged': Why we buy more at self-service terminals

How restaurants and retailers use behavioural science to get us to increase our spending.

• 1/29/2026

Can India be a player in the computer chip industry?

India is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in building up a computer chip industry.

• 1/27/2026

Caribbean cannabis growers eye budding domestic sales and exports

Producers in Jamaica and Antigua hope that increasing liberalisation will lead to higher revenues.

• 1/26/2026

Trump covets mineral-rich Greenland, but what natural resources does it actually have?

Greenland's natural resources include large reserves of rare earth deposits.

• 1/23/2026

AI ready: The advantages of being a young entrepreneur

The latest generation of entrepreneurs have a head-start with AI but also face familiar challenges.

• 1/23/2026

How Slovakia became the world's number one carmaker

The European country is the biggest autos manufacturer relative to the size of its population.

• 1/22/2026

Trump says tiny cars are amazing but will Americans actually buy them?

The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan.

• 1/21/2026

Are 'tech dense' farms the future of farming?

A host of technology is on offer to farmers, promising to raise farming yields and lower food prices.

• 1/20/2026

'The finest in the world': Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland

The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels.

• 1/19/2026

How realistic is India's quest for magnets made of rare earths

India has a $800m plan to make rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese imports - but can it work?

• 1/16/2026

'They are essential': How smoke detectors are evolving

AI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech.

• 1/16/2026

Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big?

Huge data centres are being built to handle AI computing but some experts say they aren't necessary.

• 1/14/2026

Why are more bosses sharing the top job?

More bosses are sharing the top job giving them more time for family and breaks.

• 1/13/2026

Why luxury carmakers are now building glitzy skyscrapers

Bugatti is the latest auto firm to construct an opulent apartment building for the super rich.

• 1/12/2026

'I had no electricity for six months': US families struggle with soaring energy prices

Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt.

• 1/11/2026

Excel: The software that's hard to quit

Companies are trying to wean staff off Excel spreadsheets to centralise control of their data.

• 1/9/2026

How tariff disruption will continue reshaping the global economy in 2026

Trump's import levies are still changing the patterns of international trade.

• 1/8/2026

How the new road safety measures could affect you

The government is proposing lowering alcohol limits for drivers and regular eye tests for older motorists.

• 1/7/2026

How the defence sector is battling a skills crisis

Attracting younger workers into the defence industry can be challenging.

• 1/2/2026

Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness

The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends.

• 12/30/2025

Retail price index rose by 2.8% in 2025

The increase was fuelled by the prices of food, leisure, motoring and household services, Jersey Statistics says.

• 1/30/2026

Millions to get £150 off energy bills for further five years

The government has confirmed the discount for six million low-income households will continue for the rest of the decade.

• 1/30/2026

'Relief' for pubs and hotels as rates revaluation halted

Finance Minister John O'Dowd said he had "listened carefully" to the concerns raised by hospitality.

• 1/29/2026

Ministers reject Waspi calls for compensation after rethink

Women hit by changes to the state pension age say the decision shows "utter contempt" for their situation.

• 1/29/2026

'You price something at £1.50 but people offer £1'

People at Accrington's indoor car boot sale sell everything from records to second hand tools.

• 1/29/2026

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

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 Guest Dragon Jenna Meek likes to do business

Jenna Meek joins the Dragons' Den as a guest for the first time.

• 1/30/2026

The Apprentice is back! Meet the new candidates

Twenty candidates are hoping to secure a £250,000 investment from Lord Sugar.

• 1/29/2026

Watch: Why Trump is hitting the road to rally Americans

The BBC's White House reporter Bernd Debusmann explains why the president is refocusing his attention on the US economy.

• 1/27/2026

1975: Could you do your food shop just once a year?

Grocery shopping with a couple who bought all their supplies yearly rather than weekly.

• 1/23/2026

Does TikTok's US deal threaten the company's global ambitions?

TikTok has finalised a deal to allow its American business to continue, by creating a new US entity separate from its global operations. The BBC's Asia Business Correspondent Suranjana Tewari breaks down what this could mean.

• 1/23/2026

Recruitment Smarts #1210

A Note from the Editor One of our big focuses on our Recruiter Zone channel this year is building conversations that actually matter to recruiters – the kind you’d genuinely make time for in a busy week, designed to be practical, honest, and grounded in the realities of running and growing a recruitment business today. Over the […]

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• 1/28/2026

£100k Won’t Save You If Your Fees Aren’t Protected

This blog from RecLAW is part of our “The £100k Growth Question for Recruiters” series. If a recruitment agency was handed £100,000 tomorrow, most would instinctively think the same things. More recruiters. New tech. A shiny CRM. A bigger marketing push. All sensible on the surface. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: you can double your […]

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• 1/27/2026

Recruitment Smarts #1209

A Note from the Editor How are agency recruiters handling interview scheduling today? Hung Lee recently ran a poll with in-house/TA teams and shared the results in Recruiting Brainfood. The responses were more mixed than expected, which got us wondering whether agencies are in a different place. We’ve run a similar poll focused on agency […]

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• 1/21/2026

Tech Roles Top Salary Scale in 2026: New Totaljobs Analysis Reveals the Sectors Where UK Workers Are Earning the Most

If you want to know more about salary surveys in the UK, check out our Salary Survey and Salary Calculator page. The Report UK salary growth is becoming concentrated in high-skill, specialist roles, according to new analysis from Totaljobs. Analysis of over 21.6M job ads across the market found that median advertised pay has risen […]

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• 1/16/2026

Contract vs Perm: The Reality for Recruitment Agencies Today

The big question for many agency owners is: should a recruitment agency focus on contract or permanent recruitment? The truth is, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer. Decisions are driven by strategy and your aspirations to scale – your business plan, your market, the sectors you operate in, and what your clients actually need all play […]

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• 1/15/2026

A Recruiter’s Guide to Smarter Talent Assessment Strategies

Hiring the wrong person costs more than money. It drains team morale, disrupts workflows, and sets projects back by months. Yet many recruiters still rely on gut instinct and polished Curriculum Vitae (CVs) to make decisions that shape entire departments. The best candidates aren’t always the ones who interview well or have the shiniest credentials. […]

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• 1/14/2026

Recruitment Smarts #1208

A Note from the Editor Shape the AI in Recruitment Benchmarks for 2026  Take a 5-minute survey and be first to get Access Recruitment’s 2026 AI Outlook. Most recruitment agencies say they’ve adopted AI. Far fewer can say whether it’s actually delivering value. The 2026 AI in Recruitment Outlook Report will show what’s driving success and the reality gap between AI […]

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• 1/14/2026

The £100k Growth Question for Recruiters Series

Our last blog series, The 2026 Playbook: What Recruiters Need to Do Differently, struck a chord with recruiters everywhere. It brought together voices from across the industry, experts in tech, training, marketing, people, client strategy, and more, all sharing one goal: to help recruitment agencies understand what needs to change to thrive in 2026. In […]

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• 1/13/2026

‘‘Should I Stay, or Should I Go?” Totaljobs Data Reveals a Workforce Set to Split in 2026 Between Jobseekers and ‘Job-Huggers’

New research from Totaljobs reveals a workforce increasingly split between those preparing to move for better pay and those staying put in search of security. Totaljobs’ Salary and Benefits Report 2026 found that over two-fifths of workers (41%) are either actively looking for a new role, or plan to in 2026, with higher pay (51%) […]

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• 1/12/2026

Immediate Job Market Bounce Back in the Balance as 2026 Begins

A survey of businesses suggests that rising costs from the National Minimum Wage, National Insurance changes and new employment rights puts an immediate job market recovery in the balance. An online survey of employers conducted by Whitestone Insight on behalf of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) straight after the Autumn Budget, suggests a sudden […]

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• 1/8/2026