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BBC Business News
What is NI and how is it changing?
The amount of National Insurance (NI) paid by employers will rise on 6 April.
- 4/1/2025
How much is the state pension going up?
The triple lock means that the state pension will increase by 4.1% in April 2025.
- 4/1/2025
Free Thinking
Muriel Zagha, Prof Sam Friedman, Lord Willetts, Lisa Holdsworth and Prof Melinda Mills.
- 3/28/2025
The Bottom Line
Julian Metcalfe on starting up fast food chain Pret A Manger and later Itsu.
- 3/27/2025
.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
Trump poised to reshape global economy and how world does business
The BBC’s economics editor Faisal Islam explains why a US tariff on goods imported into America is such a big deal for both consumers and countries.
- 4/1/2025
Car firms fined for withholding recycling information
BMW, Ford, JLR, Peugeot Citroen, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Renault, Toyota, Vauxhall and Volkswagen have all been fined.
- 4/1/2025
Trump-endorsed news channel sees shares surge 2,200%
Conservative US cable TV channel Newsmax started trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Monday.
- 4/2/2025
Why are bills going up? Your questions answered
Bills, bins, and benefits - the BBC's cost of living correspondent Kevin Peachy answers your questions on bill rises.
- 4/1/2025
The Finnish defence firms 'on steroids'
Helsinki has become one of the top five cities in Europe for investment in defence and security technologies.
- 3/31/2025
Warning bill rises hit single parents hardest
A series of household bills, including water, energy and council tax, increase on Tuesday.
- 4/1/2025
What you can do about the seven bills going up this week
Several bills are going up at the start of April - but there are some things you can do about it.
- 4/1/2025
Investigation launched into UK's statistics agency
The Office for National Statistics is under review after criticism about the reliability of its data.
- 4/1/2025
Six things that could get more expensive for Americans under Trump tariffs
Economists say the president's import taxes could result in higher prices for a range of products in the US.
- 4/1/2025
Three ways to cushion the blow of bill rises
'Awful April" will see a range of household bills rise, but there are ways to ease the pain.
- 3/31/2025
UK will take calm approach to US tariffs, PM says
Keir Starmer says he is "keeping all options on the table" to respond to new US trade tariffs.
- 4/1/2025
Hooters restaurant chain files for bankruptcy
Like many other casual dining chains, Hooters has struggled in recent years with rising costs and wages.
- 4/1/2025
UK expects to be hit by Trump tariffs, No 10 says
Downing Street does not rule out retaliating if new tariffs are imposed on Wednesday.
- 3/31/2025
Primark boss quits after woman complains about his behaviour
Paul Marchant leaves after an allegation about his behaviour towards a woman "in a social environment".
- 3/31/2025
Plan to raise protection on savings to £110,000
The amount of savings protected if a bank goes under should rise from the current £85,000, a regulator says.
- 3/31/2025
Thames Water picks private equity firm as preferred buyer
The troubled water utility firm says KKR could complete the deal in the second half of this year.
- 3/31/2025
Markets mixed as investors brace for Trump tariffs
The US president suggests the new import taxes he is set to announce this week will hit all countries.
- 3/31/2025
Half of job centres reducing support over shortages
A report says there are 2,100 fewer work coaches than needed while the number of people requiring support has risen.
- 3/31/2025
Car finance case could spark billions in driver payouts
Millions of motorists could be in line for payouts depending on the decision of Supreme Court judges.
- 3/30/2025
Trump says he 'couldn't care less' about higher car prices
Trump says he hopes foreign carmakers raise prices as it means people will buy US-made cars.
- 3/30/2025
'Greedy landlords are cashing in and forcing us out of town'
Some locals say rent hikes prompted by an influx of construction workers are pricing them out.
- 3/31/2025
The US firms backing Trump's fight over trade
Businesses think Trump is right about unfair trade. But are the US president's reciprocal tariffs the answer?
- 3/30/2025
Millions give less to charity as bills rise
Only a third of 16 to 24-year-olds gave to charity last year, down sharply since the pandemic.
- 3/28/2025
Musk's xAI buys his social media platform X
The move could be aimed at protecting investors, who helped him buy purchase X, from losing money.
- 3/29/2025
'We're hoping our £1,200 mortgage deal could fall'
The chancellor has given an update on her plans for the economy - how are ordinary people tackling their own financial challenges?
- 3/28/2025
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
The Swedish city fined for missing an environmental target
Gothenburg has to pay a financial penalty if it misses certain annual sustainability goals.
- 3/31/2025
Could electric drones you can sit in take off?
Skyfly's aircraft promises the flexibility of a helicopter without the cost, noise or emissions.
- 3/31/2025
'No fuss, no surprises': Shoppers defend supermarket cafes amid closures
Morrisons and Sainsbury's have announced a raft of cafe closures - but some customers insist they should stay open.
- 3/30/2025
'It's going to get worse': US car buyers brace for sweeping auto tariffs
"The prices in the wholesale market have skyrocketed already and it's going to get worse," one car seller tells the BBC.
- 3/29/2025
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
Why are bills going up? Your questions answered
Bills, bins, and benefits - the BBC's cost of living correspondent Kevin Peachy answers your questions on bill rises.
- 4/1/2025
Family leaves London to avoid April cost increases
Tolu and Isaac Frimpong are leaving London to avoid an extra £1,000 in monthly expenses.
- 4/1/2025
Warning bill rises hit single parents hardest
A series of household bills, including water, energy and council tax, increase on Tuesday.
- 4/1/2025
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