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The Hour of Code - Introducing Computer Science to Students in the UK and Worldwide

Today marks the start of The Hour of Code which is a worldwide initiative to introduce the basics of computer science to millions of students across the world.The idea is to teach the basics of coding and programming languages to a variety of students from young to old in a one hour tutorial that an.

9 April 2024

2 min

The Apprentice Round-Up - is Alan Sugar departing from technology?

“Technology has been my best friend for over 50 years… but maybe it’s time to make new friends..."These words spoken by Alan Sugar himself summed up The Apprentice this season quite well.

9 April 2024

3 min

John Lewis plans to hire 500 new IT workers

John Lewis are looking to increase their IT budget in the new year with plans to hire 500 new workers and to further invest in information technology.The popular retailer is investing nearly £500m in its online platforms including e-commerce, mobile apps and digital marketing.

9 April 2024

1 min

Europe to introduce tough data protection laws for tech companies

The European Union recently agreed strict new rules on data protection which could boost the Digital Single Market but could carry a number of major fines for companies that break privacy rules.More than 90% of Europeans want the same data protection rights across the EU and this is soon going to be.

9 April 2024

3 min

Ever forgotten to attach your CV to an email? Gmail now has the fix!

Although many recruiter websites tend to use an automated system to upload and attach CV's or cover letters to job postings, a number of online advertisements for IT job roles often have an email address to send your relevant documents to instead.This is sometimes the case with smaller companies but.

9 April 2024

2 min

What are the key factors that will affect the IT job market in 2016?

If you ever browse through job placements online or even glance at the window of a high street recruitment agency you’re likely to see an abundance of IT positions ranging from database analysis to programming roles - at least moreso than ever before.Demand within the information technology industry.

9 April 2024

4 min

Third of UK.gov projects expected to fail due to lack of IT knowledge

The National Audit Office (NAO) has warned that one third of the government's major projects are expected to fail over the next five years.In it's progress report on UK.gov big projects, NAO stated that 37 of the 106 projects due to be finished by 2021 are "in doubt or unachievable if action is not .

9 April 2024

2 min

Protecting future generations with iRights

Have you ever posted something online that you instantly regretted? Most of us have, whether it be a photo of an alcohol fuelled night out or a ranting twitter status about your rival football team.

9 April 2024

3 min

Spring Budget 2024: A 'main event' for tech jobs, which falls flat for 'sidelined' IT contractors

The AI-friendly chancellor injecting billions into health service IT doesn’t compute with treating limited company freelancers as 'afterthoughts.'

7 March 2024

9 min

World Engineering Day, Sustainability Through Innovation

This year’s theme for World Engineering Day is ‘Engineering Solutions for a Sustainable World’.

27 February 2024

4 min

Wish you were (software engineering) here? Top countries in 2024 for freelance software engineers

Revealed: where in the world is looking most inviting to the UK’s software engineering contractors.

19 January 2024

5 min

Top freelance tech jobs for 2024

The top tech roles for 2024 are here, assuming you’re freelance, or ready to upskill to make more money on a contract basis.

5 January 2024

6 min

Autumn Statement 2023 and the UK’s investment in technology

On Wednesday 22nd November 2023, the Chancellor of the Exchequer presented his Autumn Statement to Parliament and shared plans to propel the nation into a future defined by innovation and cutting-edge technology.

24 November 2023

4 min

Star Wars - What IT Jobs were on the Death Star?

The Death Star was an impressive, moon-sized battle station constructed by the Galactic Empire and touted by its command staff as the ultimate power in the universe.

17 October 2023

4 min

Navigating the risk of tech-enabled abuse: insights for IT professionals

Our lives have become increasingly intertwined with various digital devices and platforms.

21 August 2023

4 min

The importance of apprenticeships for attracting and retaining tech talent

From 6th February to 12th February is National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) 2023, a week dedicated to bringing together businesses and apprentices to highlight the value, benefits, and opportunities that apprenticeships bring.Apprenticeships can be for anyone, whether you're starting your IT career, wa.

18 August 2023

4 min

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