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UK onboarding costs hit £800 per new hire — how British businesses compare globally
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New data reveals 48% of workers have discussed salary with coworkers
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Almost two thirds of mid-retirees have not had essential conversations about finances
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Seven in ten Londoners plan on investing in the next 12 months
Seven in ten (69%) of Londoners are planning on investing in the next year as they seek higher returns than are on…
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Why advisers need to do more to encourage clients to have open conversations about money
Financial advisers may be skilled at helping their clients make the most of their money, but it is just as important to…
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Government unveils modernised curriculum to equip young people with life and work skills – including financial education| reaction
The government has announced a sweeping overhaul of England’s national curriculum to ensure that young people leave school better prepared for modern…
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Financial imposter syndrome: the psychological condition quietly costing Brits
Psychologists have long recognised ‘Imposter Syndrome’ in the workplace and job market, but new evidence suggests it’s also affecting how Britons manage…
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Influence or illusion? One in four feel under pressure to act quickly on unsolicited investment advice from social media
Social media ‘finfluencers’ play an important role in building confidence by helping to make investing more relatable and accessible. However, new research from…
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UK firms turn to older workers and returners as skills gaps and shrinking talent pools bite
Two fifths of UK employers (40%) are actively hiring people returning from a career break, while around a third are actively hiring…
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Married couples and civil partners could save up to £1m through overlooked tax perks
Couples who are married or in a civil partnership have access to significant tax benefits not available to others, says TWM Solicitors,…
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Over half of UK expats in living overseas feel better financially than twelve months ago
Fifty-four per cent of UK expats living overseas feel either better or slightly better financially than they did twelve months ago, with…
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Majority of UK side hustles are earning up to £500 a month
The data comes from the small business payments provider, Remitly Business, which spoke to over 1,000 side hustle owners to explore how side…
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UK firms turn to older workers and returners as skills gaps and shrinking talent pools bite
Two fifths of UK employers (40%) are actively hiring people returning from a career break, while around a third are actively hiring…

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Number of women high earners hits record 284,000 – up 12% from last year
The number of high-earning women in the UK (ie earning over £125,000 pa/paying the top rate of income tax) has risen to…
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Nationwide brings tech confidence to the high street as 11 million Brits lack basic digital skills
Nationwide has rolled out a Digital Lessons programme across all of its 605 branches – helping people build confidence with technology on…
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Hidden costs chaos: Parents struggle to budget as childcare fees mask true costs
Parents across the UK are facing mounting childcare bills due to a lack of transparent pricing and complex funding rules, according to…
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Retail closures: Finance experts advise businesses to ‘adapt and react’
The Centre of Retail Research predicted that as many as 17,000 shops could close throughout 2025, and October is set to add to…
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CFO departures faster than ever — solving retention challenges: How can you hold onto your CFO?
Leadership roles are proving to be exceptionally volatile, as a new study reveals CFO tenure is almost 14% shorter than the average…
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The South East leads the UK when it comes to side hustle success
The data comes from the small business payments provider, Remitly Business, which spoke to over 1,000 side hustle owners to explore how side…
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Public sector employees are committed, but not to their workplaces
83% of public sector employees say they feel engaged with their job or mission, but around two-thirds (64%) feel more committed to…
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Burnout Britain: 13 million workers at risk of exhaustion
Over 13 million UK workers could be at risk of burnout, new research reveals. The study, conducted by HR software provider Personio, combined its Burnout…
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Property vs Gold: How much would a UK property cost if it were priced in gold?
As gold prices remain above $4,000 per ounce, The Gold Bullion Company has examined what everyday life would look like if the…
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Increasing employer auto-enrolment pension contributions risks pushing 1 in 6 businesses into insolvency
As the Government heads towards the autumn budget with pension reform on the agenda, new research from Barnett Waddingham warns that raising…
























