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Why are prices rising in the UK?

The rate at which prices are rising remains above the Bank of England's 2% inflation target.

  • 4/16/2025
The Briefing Room

David Aaronovitch and guests discuss the strategy behind Trump's tariff policy.

  • 4/10/2025
.Gov Careers
Priority Services for Modern Businesses

In today’s fast-paced business world, organisations must juggle compliance, safety, and digital presence simultaneously. From stringent data protection regulations to occupational hazards and online visibility, modern businesses face a spectrum of challenges that demand professional support. That’s where services like DPO as a Service, confined spaces training, and website maintenance packages come into play—each one […]

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  • 4/15/2025
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
Warwick University Careers Blog
UK bans EU cheese and meat imports to prevent disease spreading

People coming into Great Britain can no longer bring cured meats or cheese from the EU following an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease.

  • 4/16/2025
Tariffs will hit US economy and raise prices, Fed boss warns

Jerome Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve, said Donald Trump's new import taxes were larger than expected.

  • 4/16/2025
US tariffs will make global trade shrink, says WTO

The Geneva-based institution says American tariffs will send international trade into reverse.

  • 4/16/2025
Tesla whistleblower wins legal battle against Elon Musk

Engineer Cristina Balan raised a safety concern about a design flaw which could affect the cars' braking in 2014.

  • 4/17/2025
Why China curbing rare earth exports is a blow to the US

As the trade war continues to escalate, China has hit back at Trump by suspending exports of rare earth minerals.

  • 4/17/2025
'Getting Instagram to fix my account was almost traumatising'

Small businesses say Meta is not helping them recover their hacked Instagram and Facebook accounts.

  • 4/16/2025
Nvidia shares plunge amid $5.5bn hit over export rules to China

The chip manufacturing giant will require licences to export its H20 AI chip to China.

  • 4/16/2025
Falling petrol prices push UK inflation down

Inflation falls in the year to March as the price of petrol drops.

  • 4/16/2025
UK inflation rate has fallen. Here's why it won't last long

Economic uncertainty globally and in the UK means there are conflicting forces at play with prices.

  • 4/16/2025
Spotify 'back and functioning normally' after global outage

Downdetector, which tracks platforms, showed more than 20,000 people reported Spotify was not working on Wednesday.

  • 4/16/2025
EY faces investigation over Post Office Horizon audit

The UK accounting regulator says it will look at whether EY met accounting standards.

  • 4/16/2025
China appoints new trade envoy in face of tariff turmoil

The shift comes as Beijing refuses to back down in an escalating trade war with Washington.

  • 4/16/2025
A UK-US deal sounds good but it is all about the detail

British exports have been hit with tariffs by US despite having no trade deficit, but the UK may have some leverage.

  • 4/15/2025
'This is so hard': The Chinese small businesses brought to a standstill by Trump's tariffs

Stock is piling up in warehouses as exporters grapple with new levies that total up to 145%, reports the BBC's China correspondent Laura Bicker.

  • 4/15/2025
Brazilian butt lift ads banned by UK regulator

The ads used time-limited deals to "irresponsibly pressurise" customers into booking, says the Advertising Standards Authority.

  • 4/16/2025
Trump's chips strategy: The US will struggle to take on Asia

America is trying to create a chip industry through isolation and protectionism, when what allowed it to emerge in Asia is the opposite: collaboration.

  • 4/15/2025
Low-deposit mortgage deals highest for 17 years

Choice of home loans requiring small deposits of 5% or 10% reaches levels last seen in the 2008 financial crisis.

  • 4/15/2025
UK jobs market weakens as employment costs grow

The number of job vacancies and people on payrolls fell ahead of changes to National Insurance and wages.

  • 4/15/2025
UK cautious over future Chinese steel investment

Business Secretary says steel is a 'sensitive sector' after crucial materials arrive at British Steel

  • 4/15/2025
Why did the government take control of British Steel?

An emergency law has handed control of the UK's only remaining plant making virgin steel to the government.

  • 4/15/2025
China's Xi urges Vietnam to oppose 'bullying' as Trump mulls more tariffs

Trump called Xi's meeting with Vietnamese leaders a ploy to figure out how to 'screw' the US.

  • 4/15/2025
Finland's bid to win Europe's start-up crown

Helsinki wants to become a top European start-up hub, but can it challenge London and Stockholm?

  • 4/14/2025
Was China the reason Guyana faced higher Trump tariff?

A Guyanese political commentator says Washington objects to Beijing's "very strong foothold" in the country.

  • 4/14/2025
Do we need cocoa-free chocolate and is it nice?

Cocoa prices are soaring so new chocolate firms are looking at an alternative ingredient.

  • 4/10/2025
The plans to put data centres in orbit and on the Moon

Proponents say space-based data centres will be more secure, but sceptics say big hurdles remain.

  • 4/9/2025
The Canadians and Danes boycotting American products

As anger grows over Trump's tariffs, apps and social media groups are helping people avoid US goods.

  • 4/8/2025
A revolution is under way in India's trainer industry

India wants to boost the domestic trainer industry but will small domestic makers suffer?

  • 4/8/2025
UK inflation rate has fallen. Here's why it won't last long

Economic uncertainty globally and in the UK means there are conflicting forces at play with prices.

  • 4/16/2025
Food bank cuts staff due to funding shortage

The food bank in Darlington says it can no longer afford to pay four out of five of its staff.

  • 4/16/2025
Falling petrol prices push UK inflation down

Inflation falls in the year to March as the price of petrol drops.

  • 4/16/2025
Low-deposit mortgage deals highest for 17 years

Choice of home loans requiring small deposits of 5% or 10% reaches levels last seen in the 2008 financial crisis.

  • 4/15/2025
The curious case of why a billionaire wants to buy Royal Mail

From the end of April, the 500-year-old Royal Mail will be controlled by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky who co-owns a football club - but why does he want it?

  • 4/13/2025
Trump has turned his back on the foundation of US economic might - the fallout will be messy

What made the US step back from the system that it profited handsomely from for decades?

  • 4/5/2025
Starmer's response to Trump tariffs is both to slow down and go faster

What's happening in Whitehall to try to limit the harm to the UK, perhaps by making a deal with the US, and make the most of any opportunities?

  • 4/5/2025
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
'A number of businesses in limbo' in China after US tariffs on imports

BBC China correspondent Laura Bicker has been speaking to companies at the world's longest running import-export fair.

  • 4/15/2025
Watch: Was Trump's 90-day tariffs pause really a grand plan?

News of the US president's plan to halt higher-band taxes came as a surprise on Wednesday, but was it part of a plan?

  • 4/10/2025
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The Careers Blog has moved and has a fresh look! It still exists to provide you with guidance and information on all things careers, with useful articles covering the whole job application journey, from CV writing to succeeding in interviews and accepting an offer, as well as current job market information, work experience intel, information … Continue reading

  • 4/16/2025
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