The prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company is grappling with a severe financial crisis, urging staff to consider voluntary redundancy. The iconic theatre, a cornerstone of British culture, faces a perfect storm of rising costs and reduced income, putting i
A blistering new production of Shakespeare's Roman plays at London's Almeida Theatre merges Julius Caesar, Antony and Cleopatra, and Coriolanus into a single, searing commentary on modern political decay, earning a triumphant five-star review.
The Royal Shakespeare Company faces severe financial pressure as it invites voluntary redundancies following government arts funding reductions and rising operational costs.
The Australian National University has scrapped its controversial compulsory job cuts programme following fierce opposition from staff and unions. The landmark decision marks a significant shift in the university's restructuring plans.
Amazon announces significant job cuts across its Prime Video and MGM Studios divisions, impacting hundreds of employees in the UK and US in a strategic shift towards profitability.
Mining giant BHP announces the slashing of 750 jobs at its central Queensland metallurgical coal mines, citing operational reviews and a shift towards automation, sparking concerns for the local economy.
A major warning signal in the UK jobs market has surged to its highest level in four years, sparking serious concerns about the health of the employment sector and the broader economy.
Director Chloé Zhao's visionary film 'Hamnet' has clinched the top People's Choice Award at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, cementing its status as a major Oscars contender for its poignant portrayal of Shakespeare's family tragedy.
A major pharmaceutical multinational has announced a drastic cost-cutting plan, putting 9,000 roles at risk globally. The move signals deepening turmoil within the industry, raising concerns for the UK's strategic life sciences sector.
Exclusive: Two of Britain's leading banks, ANZ and National Australia Bank, announce significant job cuts as part of a major operational restructuring, affecting hundreds of UK banking staff.
Acclaimed director Chloe Zhao is attached to direct a major film adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's award-winning novel 'Hamnet', a moving story about Shakespeare's family, with Jessie Buckley in talks to star.
Groundbreaking research confirms Elizabethan playwright Christopher Marlowe was credited as a co-author of William Shakespeare's Henry VI plays in the New Oxford Shakespeare, rewriting literary history.
Chloé Zhao's breathtaking adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's novel, 'Hamnet', delivers a profound and visually stunning exploration of grief, art, and love, earning a standing ovation at its world premiere.
Amazon has terminated hundreds of its UK delivery drivers, citing the success of its new AI-powered 'Project Cornucopia' logistics system. The move has sparked outrage from unions and raised serious questions about the future of employment in the age of a
Britain's largest newspaper publisher, Reach PLC, announces a drastic cost-cutting plan to replace hundreds of editorial roles with artificial intelligence, sparking fears for the future of local and national journalism.
Financial giant Standard Life Aberdeen announces 500 job cuts as part of a £75m cost-saving initiative, aiming to streamline operations and boost profitability.
The University of Technology Sydney can proceed with its controversial restructure after the NSW regulator lifted its order, despite ongoing union concerns over job losses and transparency.
Normal People star Paul Mescal and co-star Jessie Buckley display palpable chemistry at the world premiere of their highly anticipated Shakespearean drama 'Hamnet' during the Toronto International Film Festival.
Goichi Suda, the legendary creator behind 'No More Heroes', unveils his most audacious project yet: a punk rock, zombie-infested reimagining of Shakespeare's classic tragedy. Get the first details on this genre-bending nightmare.
Australian tech giant Atlassian, co-founded by billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes, is laying off 5% of its staff in a strategic pivot towards artificial intelligence, impacting hundreds of employees globally.
London's iconic Shakespeare's Globe Theatre was abruptly evacuated after an emergency alert test from the UK government mistakenly blared during a live performance, causing confusion and alarm among actors and audience members.
Shocking new research reveals how London's cultural establishment has systematically marginalised Elizabethan playwright Christopher Marlowe, favouring Shakespeare and rewriting literary history.
The UK Government has greenlit a crucial £4.25 million support package from the Welsh Government for Tata Steel workers facing redundancy in Port Talbot, marking a significant intervention in the ongoing steel crisis.
US oil giant ConocoPhillips has announced deep cuts to its British operations, slashing a quarter of its UK workforce. The move signals a major shift in the North Sea energy landscape and raises concerns about the future of the region's oil industry.
A newly authenticated 17th-century miniature portrait reveals compelling evidence of a close, possibly romantic relationship between William Shakespeare and his literary patron, the Earl of Southampton. Art experts and historians are re-evaluating the Bar
New data from the Bank of England shows British businesses slashed jobs at the most rapid rate in four years during summer 2025, amid weakening demand and persistent economic pressures.
Comedian and actor Eddie Izzard is set to undertake one of theatre's most ambitious solo endeavours, performing every single role in a new production of Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'.
The University of Technology Sydney pauses controversial staff redundancies following formal warning from SafeWork NSW over potential psychological health risks to employees.
A major Queensland transport company with a 23-year history has entered liquidation, collapsing with massive debts and leaving dozens of employees without jobs in a severe blow to the region's freight industry.
Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa and Edward Bluemel deliver a tour-de-force in Liz Duffy Adams's razor-sharp drama about a dangerous literary collaboration between Kit Marlowe and William Shakespeare. A must-see theatrical event in London's West End.