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Yahoo has announced plans to buy New York-based blogging service Tumblr for $1.1bn in cash. The deal is the largest made by Marissa Mayer, Yahoo's chief executive, who has described the acquisition as a "unique opportunity".MORE >

Research firm Income Data Services (IDS) has predicted that more jobs will become available for graduates this year. In its survey of employers it was suggested that there would be an 8% increase in the number of graduate roles being advertised. This is a huge leap from just 0.1% last year.MORE >

A recent study has found that one in three first year students believe their courses are not good value for money. The study by consumer watchdog Which? and the Higher Education Policy Institute (Hepi) found that there are huge variations in teaching times with students at some universities receiving twice as much as those doing the same subject elsewhere.MORE >

Many are under the impression that to be successful you have to work ridiculously long hours and be willing to put your bosses ideas and plans before your personal life. However recent developments suggest that perhaps you can work reduced hours and still be successful. For example, a part-time executive has been hired to revive Marks and Spencer's clothing line - Belinda Earl will only work two days a week.MORE >