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Commuting is getting pricier across the UK, and some areas are feeling the pinch more than others. New research from price comparison site WhatPrice.co.uk reveals just how much location can affect your travel costs, with fuel prices, journey lengths, and access to petrol stations all playing a role. East Hertfordshire tops the list, where a combination of high fuel prices and long daily drives makes it the costliest place to commute in the country. The research analysed commuting expenses across the UK by examining five key factors: E10 petrol prices, B7 diesel prices, average travel distance to work, and the number of fuel stations per…

Singapore has long drawn international professionals with its thriving economy, top-notch infrastructure, and opportunities to launch a career. However, in order to be eligible for an Employment Pass (EP), foreign professionals now have to meet more stringent salary requirements as the country improves its work visa regulations. Beginning January 1, 2025, professionals in the finance industry will need to make at least S$6,200 per month, while new EP applicants must make at least S$5,600 per month in non-financial sectors. The objective? to guarantee that foreign workers enhance Singapore’s domestic workforce rather than replace it. Employment Pass Minimum Salary: 2025 Updates…

Burnout is no longer just a buzzword. It’s an occupational phenomenon, and for good reason. It’s what happens when work-related stressors like overwhelming workloads, a lack of recognition, and poor management take a serious toll. Seven in 10 professionals across the media, marketing and creative sectors reported experiencing burnout in the past 12 months, the 2024 Mentally Healthy Survey has revealed. For years, businesses have waited until burnout strikes before doing anything about it. The result? A decline in productivity, morale, and team engagement. The real question is: why wait for the storm when you can prevent it? That’s where…

The traditional Saturday job, once a staple for young Brits seeking to earn extra cash, appears to be falling out of favour as Generation Z increasingly turns to side hustles. New research from GoDaddy reveals a significant shift in how young people are approaching work and entrepreneurship. The survey, which questioned over 1,000 Gen Z individuals in the UK, finds that 58% of respondents would rather run their own business than work in conventional part-time roles such as those in retail or hospitality. This preference is driven largely by financial concerns, with 69% of Gen Z citing financial security as…