By  Sophie Adams Director & Consultant of  Smart Resourcing Solutions Limited Since the recession in 2008/9, every article has emphasised the decline of graduate recruitment, painting a picture almost as depressing as England’s trophy cabinet from the past 40 years. This article does not completely buck that trend.  As of 2012, one in ten undergraduates who started university after 2006 (with the introduction of £3,000 annual tuition fees) have experienced long term unemployment. When the class of 2015 graduatem in...

By Artur Salles Lisboa de Oliveira The World is likely to get surprised by the attitude of Brazilians toward the World Cup, especially when the games will be held in Brazilian soil. Given the fact that we have five world championships on our belt, soccer is perceived as a stronger driver of feelings such as pride and happiness. However, it is time to think over the importance of soccer in Brazil and no better time to do it than now. Brazilians...

By Scott Laidler Online personal training is a relatively new phenomenon in the fitness world. However, with the recent economic problems, it’s becoming an increasingly popular method of personal training. A big reason for this is that, for a fraction of the cost of training in person, you can hire a highly skilled personal trainer to help you achieve your fitness goals from anywhere in the world. For example, as a personal trainer develops a strong reputation for delivering results,...

From award-winning actor to model, Colm Meaney’s latest role will see him pose as Oscar Wilde.  The 61-year-old will portray the famous Irish writer as a sitter for the 2014 Sky Portrait Artist of the Year. Wilde’s writings and quotes are still loved today, so the TLE thought it would be a great excuse to share some of his famous quotes with you…enjoy 1.True friends stab you in the front. 2. Women are made to be loved, not understood. 3....

By Jasmin Prichard Scent is supposed to be the most powerful memory trigger, but for me music is far more evocative. A song can bring back countless memories whether it's the best night you ever had, heartbreak or a momentous festival moment. You hear the first few strings of the guitar or the starting notes of the piano and you're instantly transported back to that memory that is most strongly associated with the tune. Whatever that moment might be, that...

By Andy Irwin Labour needs to stop being terrified of its roots and be the loud voice of social justice – or risk irrelevance I recently had a rant at the Labour party on its Facebook page. It was lunchtime at work and I had just witnessed their latest party political broadcast entitled ‘The Uncredible Shrinking Man’ – quite possibly the most depressing three-minutes-and-forty-six seconds that I will never reclaim. A brief précis: Nick Clegg is the uncredible shrinking man –...

By Sophie Watson So, you’ve found someone that you fancy enough to take out for a first date. You’ve even agreed to meet for a drink (which, with London prices, means you must really fancy them). Of course, once you’ve decided on drinks, it is time for a tough decision. Where are you going to go? According to most sources, there are at least a couple of thousand pubs in the Greater London area. Great news for those who like...

By Joe Mellor, Deputy Editor There are rumours the property market in London is about to cool, well we at the TLE are not so sure. These are the top ten most expensive studio apartments in London, yes that's right STUDIO; no separate bedroom/kitchen. However, on the plus side you can probably fry up some bacon while lying in bed. We think that's a positive... All properties are from Zoopla and are correct as of 13/06/14 10.  The Belvedere, Bedford Row, WC1R £680,000 Brand...

By J T Coombes www.globalmagnacarta.com @GMagnaCarta Images and beliefs planted during the educational process, particularly in junior school, are a powerful tool with which to shape future society, something religious institutions have recognised and used for centuries. Within state schools education has been a political ‘football’ as successive governments, like religions, have sought to impose their vision of how to nurture our young. Just like a football the direction of education has bounced back and forth, leaving teachers and pupils...