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UK consumers ramp up credit card debt and save less despite Covid crisis

Consumer borrowing on credit cards jumped to its highest level in more than a year in November, pushing all forms of household unsecured credit to £1.2bn, according to the latest Bank of England data. The increase in reliance on loans and credit cards exceeded City forecasts of a £0.8bn rise and beat the £0.6bn average of the previous six months. Analysts said much of the increase reflected a more confident,…

How to Ace a Work-from-home Job Interview

250,000 More Construction Workers Needed in the Next 4 Years

1 in 4 Construction Workers Say Childcare Issues are Harming Their Career

As we enter the third lockdown and schools close, many workers find themselves at a crossroads, having to decide whether to prioritise their career or childcare. Where many industries can adapt to working from home conditions, for those that work in construction, this is not possible. According to a recent survey, one in four construction workers feel that a lack of childcare has harmed their career, meaning that they…

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Low-paid UK Workers Given Freedom to Take Extra Jobs

The UK Government is preparing to consult on low-paid UK employment contracts with the aim of giving such employees more freedom. According to a recent report, low-paid contracts are largely strict in their terms, not permitting workers to take extra jobs to bolster their income. This has proven particularly problematic for those facing money troubles during the pandemic. The plan is for exclusivity rights in contacts to be banned. In…

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UK Construction Industry Enjoys Biggest Spike in Orders Since 2014

The UK construction industry has reported the biggest rise in orders since 2014, appearing to combat the challenges that the Coronavirus pandemic has brought with it. The IHS Markit/CIPS construction Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 54.7 in November from 53.1 in October. These are the strongest figures since July and surpass all forecasts in a recent Reuters poll. “UK construction output stayed on a recovery path in November and there…

Candidate Advice: Preparing Your LinkedIn Profile for The Job Hunt

61% of Women Are Planning a Career Move

UK Construction Industry Enjoys Biggest Spike in Orders Since 2014

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UK Unemployment Reaches 2.5 Million

How to Ace a Work-from-home Job Interview

Given the current lockdown conditions, those hunting for a new job will be used to seeing ‘work-from-home’ job adverts, with more than 80% of live vacancies now falling into that category. While many employees have become used to working from home conditions and solitary work, for those who are just starting out in the world of work or who have been furloughed for a long time, working from home will…

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