Living costs stories
Two thirds of UK adults worry about finances ahead
3 days ago
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grants
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inflation
UK households under strain as survey finds finances worsening, bill payments missed and £23 billion in support still unclaimed.
Bucharest tops Europe startup rankings as London slips
Last week
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hybrid & remote work
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tax
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Bucharest crowned Europe's most startup-friendly city as London ranks 69th globally, with Eastern European hubs sweeping the top three.
UK households face GBP £6.85 billion bill rise in April
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broadband
UK households face GBP £6.85 billion in higher essential bills from April as council tax, water and telecoms costs climb, Uswitch warns.
UK household bills to rise GBP £6.85 billion a year
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broadband
UK households face GBP £6.85 billion a year in higher bills from April, though millions can cut costs by switching mobile and broadband deals.
More UK adults eye moving abroad as language skills pay
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hybrid & remote work
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teched
More UK adults are ready to move abroad, as new research links language skills to higher pay, confidence and global career mobility.
UK retail rebounds as online sales post sharp surge
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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martech
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commerce systems
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omnichannel
UK retail sales jumped in January as online spending saw its fastest annual rise since 2021, signalling a more resilient consumer mood.
Telecoms charter under fire as April bill rises loom
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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uc
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cx
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martech
UK telecoms charter faces scrutiny as April bill hikes loom, with Ofcom complaints and consumer groups questioning value and service.
Ransomware gangs step up insider recruitment, says NCC
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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data protection
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
Ransomware gangs are stepping up efforts to recruit insiders, warns NCC Group, as December 2025 attacks jump 13% to 784 globally.
UK consumers prioritise value over brand loyalty: study
Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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cx
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martech
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personalisation
A recent study reveals 57% of UK shoppers now prioritise quality and value over brand loyalty, prompting marketers to rethink engagement strategies.
Code Institute unveils €250,000 Spring Scholarship for aspiring developers
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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software development
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education, learning & training
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scholarship
Code Institute introduces a €250,000 Spring Scholarship Fund, aiming to remove financial barriers for aspiring software developers amid global economic difficulties.
Brite extends payouts coverage to central and eastern Europe
Thu, 16th Mar 2023
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
The expansion into Croatia, Romania and Hungary brings Brite's total market reach to 24 markets across the complex Europe landscape.