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Primark is raising hourly pay for over 27,000 retail staff across the UK (Photo: GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images)

Major clothing chain boosts pay for 27,000 UK staff – how to apply

Over half of the UK’s new mothers reported feeling a loss of identity.

Ad Feature Three in four UK mothers experience 'role confusion' after childbirth

From June 30, 2026, 18-year-olds in the UK can become train drivers (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

UK lets 18-year-olds become train drivers from June – how to apply

13,000 new apprenticeship and T Level placements will be created in construction (Photo: Pexels)

13,000 apprenticeships for plumbers and bricklayers announced - apply

National Apprenticeship Week runs February 9–15, 2026 across the UK (Photo: Pexels)

How to find hands-on work near you this National Apprenticeship Week

National Apprenticeship Week 2026 runs from Monday 9 to Sunday, February 15 (Photo: Pexels)

National Apprenticeship Week: what it is and why it matters to you

Lidl has announced its seventh UK pay rise since 2023, effective from March (Photo: Brian Eyre)

Supermarket raises UK wages for seventh time since 2023 - how to apply

Sainsbury’s has confirmed an above-inflation 5% pay rise for its hourly-paid staff across the UK (Photo: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Major UK supermarket confirms 5% pay rise for staff - how to apply

Colleagues at an Aldi store restock the shelves. The supermarket is opening applications for 500 paid apprenticeship roles across the UK (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Supermarket launches apprenticeships with above-average pay - apply

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Lloyds to train 67,000 staff in AI as banks go digital - how to apply

Aldi will raise store worker pay from March 1, ahead of the national minimum wage increase (Photo: Aldi)

Aldi increases store worker pay and benefits - how to apply for jobs

Sainsbury’s has launched a new two-year graduate scheme with a strong focus on AI and digital skills (Photos: Pexels/Getty Images)

Major supermarket launches AI-powered graduate scheme – how to apply

Chloe and Connor Ellis from Barnsley are travelling the world with their sons Harley and Hector.

‘We sold everything to travel - it was cheaper than renting in UK’

Nearly 1,000 Wickes employees are sharing a £14.1m windfall from the company's Save As You Earn scheme (Photo: Pexels)

Staff at a major UK DIY retailer celebrate £14m payout - how to apply
Almost 1,000 staff are celebrating life-changing share scheme gains 💰
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New roles at Smiths span HR, procurement, pensions, legal and other key corporate functions (Photos: Pexels)

Historic engineering firm expands UK workforce with 50 new jobs

A Wizz Air jet comes in to land at Gatwick Airport. The airline will train 1,200 new pilots by 2028, including 240 based in the UK (Photo: BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

Budget airline to train 1,200 new pilots - you don’t need experience

Boots is hiring 6,000 seasonal staff ahead of Christmas across stores, warehouses, and customer support (Photo: Getty Images)

Boots launches hiring push with 6,000 Christmas jobs - how to apply

A staff member packs fresh turkeys ready for delivery at Sainsbury's Waltham Point Distribution Centre. Around 19,000 seasonal jobs are being created across one of the UK’s biggest retailers for Christmas (Photo: Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images)

19,000 Christmas jobs up for grabs as retailer launches careers drive

Job boards and networking can help you find flexible or hybrid work opportunities (Photo: Pexels)

Three-day office week best for work-life balance - find flexible jobs

Jeans for Genes Week 2025 will take place from Monday 15 – Sunday 21 September 2025

Ad Feature Fundraising campaign ‘Jeans for Genes’ celebrates 30 years

Acclaimed actor, director and founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Robert Redford, has died at the age of 89.

Screen icon Robert Redford dies aged 89

It comes as 44 per cent wished they had more varied career options to better understand the job opportunities available

Over half of adults work in jobs they never imagined they'd do as kids

Eight in 10 teenagers believe a university degree is critical to success/

Majority of teens still see a university degree as key to success

OVW head trainer and former WWE superstar Al Snow will be keeping a keen eye on the United Kingdom, as the promotion looks for the next batch of UK superstars.

US promotion looking for the next big UK wrestling superstars

Teamwork, leadership skills, problem-solving abilities and emotional intelligence are all considered 'soft skills'

The soft skills parents find most important - does my child have them?
An education expert says knowledge may open doors, but ‘soft skills’ carry your child through 💪
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The benefits of learning another language in secondary school may go far beyond the classroom

5 ways taking a language GCSE could help you in the future

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Supermarket launches free course to help young people explore careers

As part of investment plan, Yorkshire Water is looking at how it can attract new people and skills from the local area to join the business

Ad Feature Yorkshire Water has an eye on future in £8.3bn investment programme

Ad Feature How to get your engineering career off to a flying start in Yorkshire

Ad Feature Not ready to retire just yet? Discover a new role in Yorkshire

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7 tips for a safe and fun experience when taking your child to work

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Asda to raise pay by 4.7% for 1000s of staff - how to apply for jobs

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World Poetry Day: how to turn your passion into profit and get paid

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UK's largest bakery chain to hand out record £20.5m in staff bonuses

It's never to early to start talking about careers

Three ways to talk to your child about their future career plans

Some new careers have debuted in this year's top 10 dream jobs for teens, while others from last year have stuck around

The top 10 careers teens want in 2025, and who they'd like to work for

Vulcan XH558 aircraft. (Pic credit: Vulcan to the Sky)

Team behind restoration of historic plane to launch skills hub

EE and BAFTA empower teens to create a film, mentored by Daisy Edgar Jones and an award-winning crew

Parents worry about their kids' career aspirations due to rise in tech

A BT worker fixs telephone lines (Photo: Ashley Cooper/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images)

Telecoms firm to hire 600 apprentices and graduates for 2025 intake

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How to apply for jobs at Hotel Chocolat - you could get free chocolate

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Festival jobs UK - 10 festival job opportunities you can apply for now

The new T level available from this year will focus on the marketing industry

Everything you need to know about the new T Level launching this year

The choices available to young people after secondary school can seem overwhelming at times

How you can plot your roadmap to your dream uni - as deadline looms

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I'm a careers expert - here are my 2025 workplace trend predictions

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The one thing you need to do before starting the January job hunt

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Civil service jobs you can apply for – and how to land your ideal role

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How we can all live a fulfilling and meaningful life - Stephen Bruyant-Langer

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Royal Mail to hire 16,000 temporary workers for Christmas across UK

Yorkshire's 50 Richest People: Meet the region's 10 wealthiest women

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UK airline targets veterans in new recruitment drive for crew roles

Leon Marseglia (left), Co-founder and CEO of Youth Group UK, and Jack Parsons (right), Co-founder and Group CEO of Youth Group.

Ad Feature Youth Careers Launches to Support Social Mobility Youth

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UK supermarket giant to hire 1000s of workers for Christmas - apply

Top tips for helping your kid start out on YouTube, from YouTubers

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