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How to write that resignation letter and move on with your career

As talk of the “Great Resignation” circulates, here’s what to consider if you’re thinking about moving on.

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What is flexible working and how can you ask for it?

The government appears to have pulled a U-turn on making flexible working a right from your first day in a job. Here are the rules as they currently stand.

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How to go self-employed: from registering to flourishing

From registering to budgeting and paying taxes, our guide on how to go self-employed is the place to start for striking out on your own.

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What are T-levels? Breaking down the new qualification given £1.6bn funding in the Budget

Rishi Sunak used his Budget to announce £1.6bn in funding for T-levels, marking a shift to more vocational study for teens. But what are they and what can students study?

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What’s in Rishi Sunak’s £500m plan for jobs?

Rishi Sunak has announced a £500m plan to help furlough-leavers and those claiming universal credit in to work, but how?

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Paid internship and financial health start-ups win Covid recovery grants

The latest winners of Nesta’s Rapid Recovery Challenge are Udrafter and Hastee, which will each receive £200,000 to support the post-Covid recovery.

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Considering a new job? Here’s how to retrain in 10 crucial areas desperate to hire

From midwife to scaffolder, teacher to restaurateur, here’s how you can pivot career paths and do what you love.

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End of the furlough scheme: What happens next?

The furlough scheme is ending on September 30. We explain your rights

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How to manage your mental health when looking for a new job

These are the healthiest ways to manage your time and find suitable roles, according to mental health experts.

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