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Finance in schools
The ifs School of Finance, the only specialist provider of Ofqual accredited GCSE, AS and A level equivalent qualifications in financial studies, welcomes the news that the issue of financial education in schools is likely to be debated in parliament.
Inequality at work
Research has found that people continue to experience different treatment at work because of their identity. Employers are realising that a new approach is needed in order to create an inclusive workplace which values individuals for the contribution they make.
Applying to University
More than nine in ten online users believe that it would be useful to be able to complete at least one activity concerned with starting university online.
Accounting careers
An essay which details the profound effects of advances in technology and the recent economic climate on the role of accountants has brought success for a Nottingham University Business School.
Stress at work
A new survey has found that Tuesday at 10am is the most stressful time of the working week. This study also reveals the top ten reasons for stress and the most stressful sectors to work in.
Sleep helps people to remember
A recent report highlights the importance of sleep and the underlying brain processes for expanding vocabulary.
University courses
A degree is a standard entry into many careers - not just 'traditional' professions such as architecture, engineering, medicine and law, but others such as banking, finance, the civil service, recruitment, ICT and design.
Achieving work/life balance
Women academics from the UK have greater problems achieving work/life balance than their counterparts working in Australia.
Insurance for students
According to independent financial research company Defaqto, students going to university this academic year should not assume that their possessions will be covered by their parents' home contents insurance.
Free legal advice
Student advisors, who are studying Law at the University, are on hand to offer advice on issues ranging from problems claiming benefits, to setting up a new business, to difficulties at home, work or school.
Insurance cheats running out of time
Insurance cheats stand a greater chance of being identified and truth-tellers vindicated as a result of new research into detecting lies.
Happiness at work
Experts from across the globe will be gathering this week to address a number of issues concerning how we can be happier at work - from whether music increases productivity to the impact being 'on-call' can have on an individual.
Talented people are the driving force of business success
Investment in people and intellectual capital is the way forward for businesses determined to lead local UK or global markets through tough economic times, according to leading private equity investor, James Caan.
University fees
New research from HSBC reveals that 10% of parents will not contribute to the cost of their child's university education following news that fees will treble from next year.
How does the stock market work?
As Wall Street : Money Never Sleeps hits cinema screens nationwide, financial education charity, ifs School of Finance offers young people a unique opportunity to learn how investing in the stock market works.
University fund set up to help student business ventures
A fund to help support the next generation of entrepreneurs is being launched at Coventry University later this month.
Financial education
The ifs School of Finance is backing MoneySavingExpert's Martin Lewis's campaign to make financial education a compulsory part of the school curriculum. The ''e-petition'' already has over 50,000 signatures.
Funding opens avenues for skills boost in finance sector
There are hopes within the financial industry that new government investment will open up new opportunities for apprenticeships.
Understanding finance
A recent study reveals that more than 4 in 10 further education students in the UK don't know that store cards are a form of debt.
Tips for business success
One of Britain's most successful and dynamic entrepreneurs, James Caan, is offering advice to budding entrepreneurs by means of his newly launched 'Business Secrets' app, free to download from the iTunes App Store.
Encouraging entrepreneurial spirit
Schools must take a leading role when it comes to boosting the number of youngsters who grow up to become successful entrepreneurs, says leading business organisation
The Big Issue
The Big Issue - the 'street paper' which has been bought and sold for personal profit by homeless people for 20 years - is now to be sold by jobless people as well to give them an income and sense of purpose.
NUS provides help for new graduates
New graduates are being given Extra help in their first year out of study with a new career support themed discount card from NUS Extra.
Young Business Writer of the Year competition
The ifs School of Finance has launched Young Business Writer of the Year competition and asks teenagers if the economy needs rebalancing away from financial services. The competition is open to students aged between 14 and 19.
