Afghan Girls And Women Cling To Glitchy, Lonesome Online Learning
Sequestered at home in a remote Afghan town, 18-year-old Shekiba often roams the house hunting for the patchy internet signal that is her last link to an education.
'I Earn $19K And Have $80k Debt': 28-Year-Old Drowning In Loans Asks Finance Guru For Advice
28-year-old Substitute Teacher Rashina tells Finance Advisor David Ramsay that she is considering filing for bankruptcy to get rid of her overwhelming debts.
King Charles III To Hire Expert To Prevent Cyber Attacks On Royal Family
The successful applicant will receive a yearly compensation of £75,000 plus benefits.
Amazon Launches Q, An AI-Powered Chatbot Transforming AWS Customer Experience
Priced at $20 per user per year and currently in public preview, Q leverages 17 years of AWS knowledge to provide users with intelligent responses, actionable insights and transformative qualifications.
Cumbria Is Fighting Staffing Crisis In Hospitality And Tourism Sector With Over 200,000 Unemployed
While 80 per cent of Cumbria's population said that they did not want a job, MPs and CEOs are fighting to save its hospitality and tourism sector from crashing.
Investors Wary After FTX Debacle as People Lose Trust in Companies Managing Their Money
To prevent financial scandals and bolster investor confidence, regulators must continuously update and refine regulations to match evolving financial markets.
New Student Finance Law Opens the Doors of Lifelong Upskilling for Employability
The UK government has passed a new student finance law keeping in mind the burden of student loans and the necessity of constant upskilling in the current job market.
UK and Washington State Sign Trade Memorandum of Understanding, Strengthening Economic Ties
The MoU, signed today in Seattle, marks the latest step in the UK's strategy to enhance economic ties with the United States at the state level and strengthen the aerospace sector.
Home Secretary Faces Uproar Over Entry of Spanish, Neo-Nazi and Far-Right Extremist into Britain
The entry of Isabel Peralta, a Spanish neo-Nazi banned by Germany, into the UK has been contrasted by campaigners to the government's policy on asylum seekers.
Taiwan asks China to stop its 'military harassment'
Taiwan has claimed that as many as 103 Chinese warplanes flew towards the island in a new daily high.
British Parliament calls Taiwan 'independent country' as foreign secretary visits China
The British parliament has called Taiwan an "independent country" in a report prepared by the Foreign Affairs Select Committee of the House of Commons.
How does apprenticeship in the UK hospitality industry offer a way out in the cost-of-living crisis?
A recent survey by Greene King provides valuable insights on the market value of apprenticeship in the UK hospitality industry in the current cost-of-living crisis.
Government announces plan to crackdown on 'rip-off' degrees
Concerned that some degrees offered by British universities are failing to deliver good graduate outcomes, the government have announced plans to limit student numbers on poorly performing courses.
UK government commends organisations for supporting the Armed Forces community
Almost 200 organisations have been noticed for their support towards the Armed Forces community. These organisations also set out to employ former Armed Forces personnel.
Top 7 Freelance Platforms That Will Boost Your Career in 2023
Unleash your professional potential and take your career to new heights with the definitive list of the top seven freelance platforms poised to propel your success in 2023.
Zelensky eyes 'best possible result' from NATO summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday voiced hope for the "best possible result" from an upcoming NATO summit where Kyiv is hoping for a clear signal that it could one day join the alliance.
Professors call the High Potential Individual Visa route 'unfair'
One year after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak launched the new High Potential Individual Visa in 2022, professors from universities in Europe and Africa call the route "unfair".
Spain and UK Sign MoU to facilitate easier access to education for British students
Spain and the UK have signed an agreement to streamline procedures for British students studying at Spanish universities, minimizing the impact of Brexit and fostering educational cooperation.
New cultural education plan to be added to state school curriculum
In 2023, the UK invested more than £75 million into the creative arts and culture sector. The creative arts pledge aims to create more opportunities and job roles for young people.
US Supreme Court declares that race must not determine University admission
The US Supreme Court has ruled that race should not determine university admissions, promoting a merit-based approach and equal opportunities in higher education.
Britain strengthens its trade ties with the US by signing a MoU with the state of Utah
Utah will become the latest American state to agree to a trade pact with Britain as collaboration is set to commence in areas including fin-tech and aerospace.
Ukrainian women want higher-end job roles in Poland
Most of the Ukrainian refugees that have found employment in Poland are women. But regardless of their qualifications, they are being ushered into the social care field.
How welcome are women in the construction industry?
Women make up less than 15 per cent of the construction industry in the UK, often represented in construction manager positions. Non-profit organisations are working with women and employers to better gender diversity in the manual labour workforce.
Here are some top business podcasts hosted by women in 2023
Business podcasts hosted by women are emerging on digital platforms, with research suggesting that around 464 million people listen to podcasts worldwide.
China deletes 1.4 million social media posts in crack down on 'self-media' accounts
China's cyberspace regulator said 1.4 million social media posts have been deleted following a two-month probe into alleged misinformation, illegal profiteering, and impersonation of state officials, among other "pronounced problems".
How AI is being used by businesses to eliminate bias in hiring processes
AI chatbot tools such as OpenAI's ChatGPT can aid the hiring process for companies by using the software's abilities to communicate and organise everything.
Women in the workforce need to show more evidence of skills than men
Research by Mannheim Business School found that observable signals of professional and educational qualifications are more important of women's career advancement than mens.
Germany bids to clear the rocky path for foreign talent
Costa Rican Alex Madrigal, a trained economist, had his visa approved in May last year in just six hours, although that was just the beginning of the hurdles he faced in settling in Germany, despite the country's chronic skills shortage.
Virgin Media O2 is leading the initiative to establish greater career opportunities in the UK workspace
Virgin Media O2 has outlined the impact its 350 apprenticeships in 2023 could have in crafting greater career pathways and helping the UK's economic state.
Hospitality in Crisis: Are there enough chefs to keep up with London's insatiable demand for fine dining?
Chefs have not returned to work in the same numbers post-pandemic, leaving the hospitality industry grappling with an acute staffing crisis at a time when operators are also struggling with the soaring costs of doing business.