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X Man: The Elon Musk Origin Story
Which science fiction stories are left out of Silicon Valley futurism?
- 3/4/2025
The Climate Question
We need to be 40% more energy efficient to hit climate goals. Can the world do it?
- 3/19/2025
.Gov Careers
The Ethical Responsibilities of Settlement Agreement Solicitors in Employment Law
If you believe settlement agreement signing requires only a simple click accept process, then you are mistaken. Terms and conditions on apps allow users to bypass them but this contract imposes actual legal ramifications. Settlement agreement solicitors lead the essential task of protecting workers from making unfair compromises of their legal rights through contractual agreements. […]
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- 3/25/2025
Why High Achievers Burn Out and How to Stop It
High achievers are often admired for their relentless drive and dedication, yet these very qualities can make them especially vulnerable to burnout. For job seekers and employees striving for excellence, understanding the roots of burnout – and implementing effective strategies – can be the key to sustaining both career success and personal well-being. One such […]
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- 3/25/2025
How To Return To Work After An Injury
If you’ve had to take time off work as a result of an injury, then the most challenging phase of your recovery might be returning to the workplace. This goes especially if the workplace is where your injury actually occurred, or if your profession involves physical labour which might jeopardise your recovery. So, how do […]
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- 3/25/2025
How to Secure Funding for Business Expansion: Loans, Investors, and Grants
Growing your business requires significant financial investment. Choosing the right funding option will directly impact your ability to invest in growth and capitalise on opportunities, ultimately affecting your long-term success. Each option has inherent risks, benefits, and eligibility criteria that you must evaluate, which we’ll cover in this guide. Understanding Your Funding Needs and […]
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- 3/21/2025
Improving Employee Satisfaction as HR
For HR professionals, cultivating an environment that nurtures its staff rather than exhausting them requires intentional strategies that extend beyond traditional policies. By focusing on effective communication, genuine recognition, and professional growth opportunities, HR can build a workplace culture where employees feel valued, motivated, and inspired. The Importance of Listening: Gathering and Acting on Employee […]
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- 3/21/2025
Top tips for designing a productive home office
Working from home is becoming more common each year, whether through remote or hybrid roles. Now these flexible arrangements are staying put, it’s important that we design a home office environment that ensures we remain as comfortable and as productive as possible. If you’re considering creating your own home workstation, here are some of our […]
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- 3/19/2025
Mastering Market Insights for Finance Interview Success
In the competitive landscape of financial services, demonstrating market insight is crucial during interviews. Mastery of trading platforms and awareness of industry leaders can set you apart from other candidates. Understanding market trends and integrating strategic analysis into discussions is essential for making a lasting impression. The financial services industry demands a profound understanding of […]
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- 3/19/2025
4 Things to consider when starting a new job
Starting a new job can be an exciting but nerve-wracking time, regardless of whether you’re stepping into your very first role or transitioning into a brand-new career opportunity. Preparation is key to ensuring everything goes smoothly, allowing you to make the best first impression and set the stage for long-term success. Here are some of […]
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- 3/14/2025
5 Financial Indicators Your Business Should Know
The health of your business will determine its ability to achieve its goals and sustain long-term success. To remain competitive and perform at its best, key financial indicators can provide you with insights into the profitability, efficiency, and state of your business. These indicators are essential for identifying areas of improvement and ensuring your operations […]
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- 3/5/2025
How to Prepare for the Future of Transportation in Your Career
The transport sector is changing rapidly, with electric and hybrid vehicles leading the shift. As businesses invest in sustainable solutions, new job opportunities will emerge. Professionals looking to enter this field must adapt to these changes. Knowledge of these technologies increases employability and makes candidates more valuable to employers. Staying informed about industry advancements is […]
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- 3/3/2025
Warwick University Careers Blog
WH Smith name to disappear from High Street after sale
The 233-year-old chain will become TGJones but the WH Smith brand will continue at airports and railway stations.
- 3/28/2025
UK car firms urge help as Trump tariffs loom
Manufacturers are expected to ask for state support ahead of next week's 25% tax on exports.
- 3/28/2025
Musk says Tesla not immune from tariffs as car firms hit
Investors sold off shares of carmakers in Japan, Germany and the UK, but US brands are also set to be hit.
- 3/28/2025
Why Rachel Reeves may have to raise UK taxes in October
The chancellor is on track to meet her own fiscal rules, so why is there talk of tax rises in the autumn?
- 3/27/2025
Spring Statement: 'I want a good job. I don't want to rely on universal credit'
The chancellor has given an update on her plans for the economy - how are ordinary people tackling their own financial challenges?
- 3/27/2025
What's next for social media?
Start-up social media firms are looking to capitalise on dissatisfaction with the social media giants.
- 3/28/2025
Assassin's Creed maker gets $1.25bn Chinese investment
Shenzhen-based Tencent, which owns the popular messaging app WeChat, will hold about a quarter of a new subsidiary.
- 3/28/2025
Thousands of jobs at risk as British Steel threatens closure
The company announces a consultation that could see the closure of two blast furnaces at Scunthorpe.
- 3/27/2025
UK not entering trade war with US over car tariffs, says PM
The UK is in "intense negotiations" with the US over tariff plans, the prime minister says.
- 3/27/2025
Sky says 2,000 jobs at risk at customer service sites
The planned cuts represent 7% of Sky's total workforce and would mean the closure of three sites.
- 3/27/2025
As streaming subscriptions stall, are price rises inevitable?
After years of growth, the music streaming market is levelling off, so what will labels do next?
- 3/27/2025
H&M to use digital clones of models in ads and social media
Some fear the move could mean less work for models, photographers and make-up artists.
- 3/27/2025
Warning taxes could still rise despite benefit cuts
Global uncertainty over Trump's tariffs could derail the chancellor's plans, economists warn.
- 3/27/2025
China tariffs may be cut to seal TikTok sale, Trump says
Trump also said he is willing to extend a 5 April deadline for a non-Chinese buyer of the platform to be found.
- 3/27/2025
Easter egg costs soar by up to 50%, Which? says
The consumer group says many chocolate treats have shot up in price while several have been hit by "shrinkflation".
- 3/27/2025
Faisal Islam: Could surprise on growth save the day?
The UK's economic prospects are better than expected, but the forecasts are precarious and could easily be derailed.
- 3/26/2025
Three ways the Spring Statement could affect you and your money
While the Spring Statement focuses on the wider UK economy, it could have implications for your money.
- 3/26/2025
Spring Statement 2025: Key points at a glance
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled her plans for the UK economy in the House of Commons.
- 3/26/2025
Farage and NatWest settle dispute over bank account closure
The agreed settlement comes almost two years after the Reform UK leader had his bank account with Coutts closed.
- 3/26/2025
Housebuilding plans forecast to boost economy by £6.8bn
Planning reforms could result in 1.3 million new homes by the end of the decade, watchdog says.
- 3/26/2025
Clothes sales push inflation down more than expected
Inflation fell to 2.8% in February, driven by cheaper women's clothing.
- 3/26/2025
'I want a good job. I don't want to rely on universal credit'
The chancellor has given an update on her plans for the economy - how are ordinary people tackling their own financial challenges?
- 3/27/2025
23andMe users struggle to delete their highly sensitive data
Multiple users said they had problems after the DNA-testing firm filed for bankruptcy protection.
- 3/26/2025
Maternity discrimination case settled for £215k
Maeve Bradley took action against Citibank after it promoted the person who covered her maternity leave.
- 3/26/2025
Oasis sale 'may have misled fans' says watchdog
CMA concerned that Ticketmaster may have breached consumer protection law for Oasis reunion tour.
- 3/25/2025
Pizza Hut franchisee accused of 'wage theft'
The Glenshire Group altered old timesheets and stopped petrol money, a grievance seen exclusively by the BBC claims.
- 3/25/2025
Cladding tax on new homes delayed for a year
The delay comes after developers warned the tax could hamper the government's housebuilding plans.
- 3/25/2025
Can Vietnam golf its way out of new Trump tariffs?
Vietnam's Prime Minister has said he would "golf all day long" with the US president if it benefits his country.
- 3/27/2025
Why are tech stocks so volatile?
Shares in technology firms have both fallen and risen sharply over the past year.
- 3/27/2025
Bitcoin in the bush - the crypto mine in remote Zambia
Bitcoin miners will go to remote locations to take advantage of cheap electricity.
- 3/25/2025
What makes a rum Jamaican? Question at heart of Caribbean legal dispute
The dispute centres on whether it is acceptable to age and bottle the spirit overseas.
- 3/24/2025
How did a single fire bring down Europe's busiest airport?
Questions have been raised over what caused the outage and why back-up systems failed?
- 3/21/2025
The slow but steady advance of driverless vehicles
Robo-taxi services and driverless trucks are gaining ground but progress is painstaking.
- 3/21/2025
Why Elon Musk's Grok is kicking up a storm in India
The chatbot has become an "unfiltered and unhinged" digital sensation in India.
- 3/20/2025
Subsea fibre cables can 'listen out' for sabotage
Ways are being developed for subsea cables to "sense" whether they are being disturbed or attacked.
- 3/18/2025
Will Trump's tariff war spark big-bang reforms in India?
Could this be a chance for the world’s fifth-largest economy to shed protectionism and open up further?
- 3/19/2025
'I'm a little angry': Canadian firms boycott US products
Canadian firms say there is a need for more homegrown production after tariffs imposed by the US sparked a trade war.
- 3/17/2025
Car sharing switches to electric to boost appeal
Car sharing has not taken off, but will electric cars boost its appeal?
- 3/14/2025
US tech firms feel pinch from China tariffs
The price of China-made smartphones, TVs and laptops could rise in the US and elsewhere, experts warn.
- 3/13/2025
Why people are cutting back their online profile
A new wave of AI has spurred some to think more carefully about their online presence.
- 3/11/2025
'We don't need a Gail's' - the coffee shop boom dividing locals
The controversial cafe chain is expanding outside London but locals often have mixed feelings.
- 3/9/2025
Luxury lounges: Credit card perks 'we are all paying for'
Why credit card providers are opening lavish customer lounges in airports and cities.
- 3/10/2025
Who is Mark Carney, the political newcomer who hopes to stay Canada's PM?
The former banker may not have been elected to office before, but is now seeking a mandate from Canadians.
- 3/23/2025
Sweden is 'no longer a country that cannot be trusted'
Sweden and Finland's defence sectors are benefiting from their countries joining Nato.
- 3/6/2025
Why detecting methane is difficult but crucial work
From handheld to space-based, new methane detectors are making it easier to track the greenhouse gas.
- 3/4/2025
'You have to be really intelligent to be a farmer'
Bridgette Baker, 24, loves farming in south Somerset but says the industry faces some challenges.
- 3/28/2025
Cost of living fairs aim to tackle money taboos
Bedford Credit Union is running the events to help people cope with the cost-of-living crisis.
- 3/28/2025
Could Scotland have Europe's lowest electricity bills?
The boss of Octopus Energy says regional pricing would make bills cheaper because of abundant renewables in Scotland.
- 3/28/2025
Pensioners forced to close loved cafe over costs
A beloved café in St Johns is closing its doors for good on Saturday, 29 March, due to increased rent and energy bills.
- 3/28/2025
David Dimbleby: I thought the free market was with us forever - then Trump came along
Why the reign of the free market is facing its biggest ever challenge
- 3/28/2025
Rachel Reeves is feeling the heat ahead of her Spring Statement
The Chancellor hints at a more guarded approach amid global uncertainty - and issues a warning ahead of her announcements.
- 3/22/2025
Tesla's challenges run deeper than 'toxic' controversy around Elon Musk
The company is still valued at more than 100 times its earnings - but it faces problems that experts say go beyond questions around its CEO
- 3/20/2025
The debate: Do Trump's tariffs mean the end of the post-war free trade world?
President Trump has proposed a sweeping set of tariffs. Does this mark the end of the post-war free trade world?
- 2/11/2025
The tariff wars have begun - buckle up
The UK will still be hit even if not directly targeted by Trump's tariff measures.
- 2/6/2025
BBC Verify: How did Rachel Reeves make her sums add up?
BBC Verify's Ben Chu looks at how the Chancellor managed to stick to her fiscal rules in the Spring Statement, despite a jump in borrowing costs for the Government.
- 3/26/2025
First and deputy first ministers hit out at Reeves' Spring Statement
The first and deputy first ministers react to the Chancellor's Spring Statement.
- 3/26/2025
What can you do if you change your mind about accepting a job offer?
Getting multiple job offers is a common student experience. What can you do if you start to feel you've accepted the wrong one? Continue reading
- 2/19/2025
What you can do if your job applications are being rejected
It's very easy to become demotivated and stop applying, but what can you do if your applications keep being rejected? Continue reading
- 2/12/2025
Why a positive attitude is so important in the workplace
Why is attitude so important for employers? And how can it help you to develop a professional reputation at work? Continue reading
- 2/5/2025
How to succeed in psychometric tests
How to succeed in one of the initial stages of the graduate recruitment process Continue reading
- 1/29/2025
How to prepare for a non-academic career
A PhD is highly valued by non-academic employers. But how do you make transition to industry after your research? Continue reading
- 1/22/2025
Getting the most from your careers team as an international student
If you are an international student looking for employment in the UK, find out more about the new Student Circus platform - as well as the other services and resources available to you Continue reading
- 1/15/2025
What makes a successful interview in 2025?
Start the new year career planning with this guide to succeeding in graduate interviews Continue reading
- 1/8/2025
How to take care of your mental health at university
University can be a life changing but challenging experience. How can you maintain good mental health during your studies?. Continue reading
- 12/4/2024
How to make career decisions, tips for first years
A degree will create so many career options, how do you make a decision? Continue reading
- 11/27/2024
Starting a career in digital content writing – what are your options?
If you’re a keen writer looking for how you can integrate your skills and passion into your job, this guide to starting a career in digital content writing is the perfect place to start. Continue reading
- 11/25/2024