No need to do a panic Master’s after all! The good news is that if you go to a fancy Russell Group uni in the UK, you’re probably already likelier to land a high-paying grad job than the rest of UK students. The extra prestige and bragging rights from Russell Group unis are the main...
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MoD to cut more than 5,000 civil service jobs in drive to reduce costs
More than 5,000 civil service jobs are set to go at the Ministry of Defence in a drive to cut costs, prompting alarm among trade unions. David Williams, the permanent secretary, said the department was aiming to lose 10% of its 56,800 staff by the end of the parliament. It has already shed thousands under...
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Trump picks Linda McMahon and Mehmet Oz to serve in top roles
Trump earlier picked Mehmet Oz to run the powerful agency that oversees the healthcare of millions of Americans. Oz, who was selected to lead the CMS, trained as a surgeon before finding fame on The Oprah Winfrey Show in the early 2000s. Oz has been criticised by experts for promoting what they called bad health...
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Former Tory minister Heaton-Harris eyes top job at football regulator
A former Conservative cabinet minister has thrown his hat into the ring to become the inaugural chair of Britain’s new independent football regulator. Sky News has learnt that Chris Heaton-Harris, who stood down as an MP at July’s general election, is among those who applied for the role ahead of a deadline on Friday. Mr...
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Health stocks hit after Trump taps RFK Jr for top regulator post
Before endorsing Trump, Kennedy had mounted a failed bid for the presidency himself as a third party candidate. That campaign included calls for increased restrictions on food chemicals and dyes, cutting ultra-processed foods from school lunches, and forcing drug companies to share more information about vaccines. If his nomination is ratified by the Senate and...
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Olly Robbins on longlist of 10 vying for UK civil service top job
The former Brexit negotiator Oliver Robbins is one of 10 applicants on the longlist to take over from Simon Case as the UK’s most senior civil servant, the Guardian understands. The candidates, who have their first round of interviews for the job this week and next, are predominantly internal applicants, with several permanent secretaries believed...
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Donald Trump hands Elon Musk top job in new government efficiency department
The announcement on Tuesday hands even more influence to the world’s richest man (Picture: AFP) Donald Trump has confirmed Elon Musk will head a new department aimed at creating a more efficient government. The announcement on Tuesday hands even more influence to the world’s richest man, and fulfils a promise Trump made to the tech...
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Trump lining up Marco Rubio and Kristi Noem for top jobs
Waltz, 50, a military veteran and a long-time Trump supporter, was re-elected to Congress last week. He was named national security adviser – which would involve identifying and countering threats to the US. The appointment would not require Senate approval. Waltz is a decorated Green Beret and army veteran, having served multiple tours in Afghanistan,...
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Top 5 Highest Paying Jobs in the UK
In the past decade, the IT industry has grown significantly, with IT specialists, particularly directors and software engineers, in high demand due to increased digital transformation and . , an IT director’s average compensation is around £85,000, potentially reaching £120,000+ depending on the firm and region. Software engineers earn between £30,000 for entry-level roles and...
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Hire Heroes USA Releases “Top Jobs for Veterans” Report – Silicon UK
Hire Heroes USA, a national nonprofit organization that empowers U.S. military members, veterans and military spouses to succeed in the civilian workforce, today released its “Top Jobs for Veterans 2024” report. The report highlights the top industries, jobs and cities where veterans and military spouses are finding employment in the first nine months of 2024....
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Analysis: How Trump victory leaves Starmer isolated on the world stage
Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email With Donald Trump securing a crushing victory over Kamala Harris in the US presidential election, Keir Starmer’s dream of a social democratic, centre-left version of the...
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US election latest updates: Trump prepares to appoint top jobs after Harris vows to help transition
US expected to cut interest rates as Trump prepares for officepublished at 08:19 Greenwich Mean Time 08:19 GMT Peter HoskinsBusiness reporter, BBC News, Singapore As investors digest Donald Trump’s election victory, the US central bank is set to announce its latest decision on interest rates around 14:00 EST (19:00 GMT). The Federal Reserve is widely...