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Gen Z's Workplace Fear: Scared of Phone Calls & Office Culture

A startling new report reveals a deep-seated anxiety gripping Gen Z in British workplaces, with many feeling intimidated by office culture, phone calls, and even making a round of tea. Discover the communication gaps and generational divides fuelling this

British Musical Drama Generates Oscar Buzz

The deeply moving film 'The End of the World' is generating significant Oscar buzz for its powerful portrayal of grief and community, potentially becoming Britain's next major awards contender.

UK Sick Days Hit Record High Since 2008

New data reveals UK employees took a staggering 185.6 million sick days last year, the highest level since 2008. Experts point to a 'perfect storm' of post-pandemic health issues and NHS pressures.

UK Workers Take Two Weeks Sick Leave Annually

Exclusive analysis reveals a surge in UK workplace absences, with stress and mental health cited as primary drivers. Discover the sectors hardest hit and the growing impact on the economy.

Amazon sacks UK drivers, replaces them with AI

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

AI Axes 800 Jobs at Mirror & Express Publisher Reach

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.

Hinton: AI Profits Will Cause Mass Unemployment

Exclusive: Turing Award winner and 'Godfather of AI' Geoffrey Hinton predicts a dystopian future where corporate AI profits lead to widespread joblessness and soaring inequality, urging for a radical rethinking of society.

Trump's Plan to Purge Federal Workforce and Expand Power

Ex-President Donald Trump is reportedly planning a radical overhaul of the federal workforce, targeting thousands of non-partisan jobs for elimination in a dramatic expansion of presidential power, should he win a second term.

ConocoPhillips Axes 25% of UK Oil Workforce

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.

Gen X Most Vulnerable to AI Job Displacement, Study Reveals

Exclusive research from Access People shows Generation X faces the highest risk of AI-driven job displacement, with mid-career professionals in finance, law, and tech most vulnerable. Discover why this cohort is disproportionately affected.

EU Shelves Single-Pilot Plane Plans After Safety Report

Ambitious proposals to allow commercial airliners to fly with just one pilot have been shelved by EU regulators. A critical safety report has halted the move, prioritising passenger security over airline cost-cutting ambitions.

Taco Bell Plans AI Drive-Thrus for 1000 Locations

Fast-food giant Taco Bell is aggressively expanding its AI-powered drive-thru technology, with plans to install automated voice ordering systems in 1,000 US locations by 2024, signalling a major shift in the restaurant industry's approach to automation an

Trump's Plan to Strip Protections from US Federal Workforce

Exclusive: The Trump administration is advancing a sweeping plan to strip job protections from thousands of federal employees, potentially reshaping the US government's structure and igniting a fierce political battle over the future of the American civil

Trump's Radical Plan: Dismantling US Federal Workforce

Exclusive: Leaked documents reveal the Trump administration's sweeping plans to aggressively restructure the US government, purge federal employees, and fast-track a controversial deregulation agenda, sparking fierce legal and political battles.

Oxford: AI Puts 8 Million UK Jobs at High Risk

Groundbreaking research from Oxford University reveals artificial intelligence could disrupt millions of British jobs, with white-collar professions facing the greatest threat from the AI revolution.

AI Threatens Graduate Jobs and Salaries, Report Warns

A startling new report reveals AI is not just replacing manual jobs but is now targeting graduate-level positions, threatening to suppress starting salaries and increase unemployment among the highly educated.

Record Surge: UK Mothers Forced Out of Workforce

Exclusive data reveals a surging crisis as a record number of UK working mothers are being driven out of employment, with soaring childcare costs and inflexible workplaces blamed.

UK's Ticking Time Bomb: The Surge in Precarious Temp Work

Exclusive analysis reveals a hidden crisis in the UK labour market. A record shift towards temporary employment is creating a precarious workforce, threatening economic stability and worker rights. Discover the data behind the rise of the 'temp nation'.

UK Public's Deep Distrust of AI and ChatGPT Revealed

A new Guardian piece reveals a deepening public distrust of AI like ChatGPT in the UK. Brits aren't just worried about job losses; they fear a fundamental loss of human connection and control. Discover the societal rift emerging as AI becomes ubiquitous.

Half of UK Adults Fear AI Will Take or Alter Their Job

Exclusive polling data uncovers a nation on edge, with 50% of UK workers fearing artificial intelligence will either replace them or significantly change their role. Discover the demographics most at risk and the growing call for government action.

Rising Damp sitcom given 'discriminatory language' warning

The beloved 1970s sitcom 'Rising Damp' faces a modern reckoning as UKTV adds a trigger warning for its 'discriminatory language', igniting a fierce debate about historical context, comedy, and censorship in British television.

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