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Woolworths slammed over 'dystopian' job application process

A young job seeker's shocking experience with Woolworths' automated hiring system has gone viral, revealing what critics call a 'dehumanising' and overly complex application process that's leaving applicants frustrated and empty-handed.

Louvre security chief accused after major art heist

France faces international humiliation as politicians accuse the Louvre of prioritising diversity over security after a major robbery. The museum's female security director now stands accused of being a 'diversity hire' as questions mount about the instit

NHS Embraces AI in Landmark Reform Plan

Labour's Shadow Health Secretary announces groundbreaking NHS reform plan leveraging private sector capacity and artificial intelligence to slash waiting times and transform patient care across Britain.

TikTok cuts UK jobs while hiring AI specialists

TikTok announces significant job cuts across its UK operations while aggressively hiring AI talent, signalling a major technological shift that raises concerns about online safety and employment trends.

High Court rejects Apple's bid to dismiss LVMH lawsuit

The UK High Court has rejected Apple's attempt to dismiss a lawsuit from LVMH concerning the tech giant's hiring of a senior executive from the luxury conglomerate, escalating tensions between the industry titans.

Greens vote to abolish private landlords

The Green Party has sparked controversy by voting to phase out private landlords, proposing a 'right to buy' for tenants and rent controls in what critics call an assault on property rights.

Scottish Govt pushes 4-day week on private sector

Edinburgh University research reveals Scottish ministers are pressuring private businesses to adopt four-day working weeks without proper support, sparking industry concerns about economic impact.

University AI funding frozen over diversity policies

Dalhousie University's artificial intelligence research funding has been suspended by the Canadian government amid concerns over diversity-focused hiring practices, sparking debate about academic freedom and equity policies.

Kids protest Labour's private school tax plan

Dozens of students and parents staged an emotional protest outside Labour's London headquarters, warning that the party's VAT on private schools could devastate family finances and overwhelm state education.

Private sector jobs surge past pre-pandemic peak

Exclusive analysis of ONS figures shows a dramatic jobs market reversal, with private sector employment hitting a record high as the public sector workforce contracts for the ninth consecutive quarter.

Hiring manager uses spare time to reject fake CVs

A UK hiring manager reveals how he uses his free time to expose fraudulent job applications, uncovering fake degrees, inflated experience, and AI-generated references that plague the recruitment industry.

Utah Bans Diversity Statements in University Hiring

The US state of Utah has outlawed diversity statements in public university hiring processes, a major victory for conservative activist Charlie Kirk's campaign against 'ideological litmus tests' in higher education.

Texas Uni President Quits Over Transgender Row

The president of a Texas university steps down following intense backlash over the hiring of a professor who authored controversial papers on transgender healthcare, igniting a fierce debate on academic freedom and political influence.

Starmer: I wouldn't appoint Mandelson now

Prime Minister Keir Starmer expresses profound regret over appointing Peter Mandelson to his strategic council, citing a failure to fully grasp the extent of Mandelson's private sector interests at the time.

Warren's Bill: Ban Credit Checks for Hiring

US Senator Elizabeth Warren launches a groundbreaking bill to outlaw the use of credit reports in hiring, aiming to break the poverty cycle and create a fairer job market for millions of Americans.

Wes Streeting: NHS is 'broken', needs private sector help

New Health Secretary Wes Streeting delivers a bombshell diagnosis of the NHS as 'broken' and announces a controversial new strategy to use private sector capacity to tackle the elective care backlog, signalling a major shift in healthcare policy.

UK Firms Halt Hiring After 'Anti-Business' Budget

Business leaders sound the alarm as companies across Britain freeze recruitment following Labour's first Budget. Discover the sectors hit hardest and why bosses fear a return to '1970s-style' economic policies.

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