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Sky axes 600 UK jobs in major restructuring shake-up

Broadcasting giant Sky announces plans to cut 600 UK roles in a significant restructuring effort, impacting technology and head office teams. The move aims to streamline operations and respond to evolving market demands.

Sky announces up to 1,000 job cuts in streaming overhaul

Sky, the UK media giant, is set to cut up to 1,000 jobs as it pivots focus towards its streaming services. The restructuring primarily impacts teams at its Osterley campus, signalling a major strategic shift in response to changing viewer habits.

Amazon Axes 100+ Music & Twitch Roles

Amazon announces significant layoffs within its music streaming and Twitch divisions, cutting over 100 roles in Los Angeles and Puerto Rico as part of a broader restructuring effort.

MSNBC fires veteran political analyst Matthew Dowd in shock move

MSNBC has abruptly terminated the contract of veteran political analyst Matthew Dowd, a former George W. Bush aide turned Trump critic, in a major on-air talent shakeup. The surprise move was announced in an internal memo, leaving viewers and insiders spe

Novo Nordisk cuts 9,000 jobs amid Ozempic competition

Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk announces major restructuring, cutting 9,000 jobs globally. The move comes as competition intensifies in the lucrative weight-loss and diabetes drug market, challenging its blockbuster medications Ozempic and Wegov

Atlassian Axes 5% of Staff in Major AI Restructuring

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.

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.

Zuckerberg's £75M gift to guard called 'tone-deaf'

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg faces backlash for gifting his security chief a reported £75 million package, including a luxury home, as tech layoffs continue. Critics brand the move 'obscene' and 'out of touch'.

UK Grocery Chain Closes 60 Stores in Mass Layoffs

A prominent UK supermarket chain is set to close 60 stores and cut hundreds of jobs in a drastic restructuring plan aimed at reducing costs and adapting to changing consumer habits.

TikTok Slashes Hundreds of UK Jobs in Major Restructure

TikTok has announced a significant restructuring of its UK operations, resulting in hundreds of job losses. The move impacts sales and advertising staff as the tech giant streamlines its European business.

Musk Must Face $500m Twitter Severance Lawsuit, Judge Rules

A US federal judge rules that Elon Musk must confront a lawsuit alleging he refused to pay at least $500 million in severance to thousands of Twitter employees he dismissed after his $44 billion acquisition. The case advances as the court finds credible c

US jobless claims hit 231,000, highest since August

New data shows a significant jump in US unemployment benefit applications, signalling a potential cooling of the labour market. However, the overall pace of layoffs remains subdued, pointing to a resilient economy.

CBS News axes anchors in format shake-up

CBS News announces major changes to its evening broadcast format, resulting in the departure of two prominent anchors. Discover the details behind this dramatic restructuring.

Qantas fined £66m for pandemic staff sackings

Australia's national airline Qantas has been slapped with a hefty fine for unlawfully dismissing workers during the COVID-19 crisis. Discover the full story behind this controversial decision.

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