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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.

Teacher jailed for affair with sixth-form pupil after exams

A married maths teacher from Surrey has been sentenced to 16 months in prison after embarking on an illicit affair with an 18-year-old former pupil just days after her final A-Level exam. The court heard how Martin Davis, 38, exploited his position of tru

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.

Knox Grammar teacher sacked over Grindr scandal

A veteran teacher at Sydney's prestigious Knox Grammar School has been dismissed after allegations emerged of him using Grindr and sending explicit messages. The elite private school faces scrutiny over its handling of the incident.

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

Teacher on 16-year sick leave with £48k salary

A secondary school teacher has remained on full sick pay for 16 years without returning to the classroom, costing taxpayers over £1 million and igniting a fierce debate on public sector sick leave reform.

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

Teacher sells home to pay victim after student scandal

A former Illinois teacher, Christina Formella, is selling her home to pay a $825,000 settlement after a secret sexual relationship with a student was exposed. The scandal has rocked the local community and raised serious questions about safeguarding.

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.

Teacher jailed for affair with student turned nanny

A former high school teacher from Connecticut has been sentenced to prison for a disturbing sexual relationship with a former student she later hired as a nanny, a case that has shattered professional boundaries.

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.

Viral 'Teacher Bae' Sparks Fury Over Classroom Fashion

A US high school teacher's form-fitting wardrobe has sparked a firestorm online, dividing parents and igniting a fierce debate over professional attire in education. Dubbed 'Teacher Bae', her viral TikTok clips have raised serious questions about classroo

Teacher jailed for 26 years over student sex assaults

A former high school teacher in Maryland has been sentenced to over two decades in prison for sexually assaulting two teenage students. The disturbing abuse occurred on school property, with one attack taking place in a classroom.

Married Teacher Jailed for Student Sex Assault

A married New Jersey teacher has been sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting multiple students. The shocking case reveals a pattern of abuse and a severe breach of trust within the school walls.

Teacher banned for life after using adult sites in lessons

A UK science teacher has been permanently banned from the classroom after a disciplinary panel found he accessed adult chat sites and viewed explicit images during lessons. Discover the full story of the professional misconduct hearing.

Quarter of English schools lack a physics teacher

Exclusive data reveals a deepening shortage of qualified physics teachers in England, with a quarter of secondary schools lacking a specialist, threatening the future of UK science and engineering.

Teacher of the Year dodges prison for pupil sex acts

A former 'Teacher of the Year' has avoided a prison sentence after being convicted of engaging in illicit sexual acts with a student inside her classroom, in a case that has shocked the educational community.

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