UK Unemployment Hits 4.3%, Highest Since 2023
Britain's unemployment rate climbs to 4.3% as job losses accelerate across multiple sectors, marking the highest level since 2023 and signalling growing economic headwinds.
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Microsoft AI Replacing UK Jobs Sparks Employment Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals Microsoft's aggressive AI implementation is causing significant workforce reductions across its UK operations, raising concerns about the future of employment in the tech sector.
Blair and Clegg hosted tech dinner with minister access
Former PM Tony Blair and ex-deputy PM Nick Clegg hosted an intimate dinner giving tech executives direct access to Science Secretary Peter Kyle, raising questions about transparency in government-tech relations.
Halifax, Lloyds & Santander cut 1,100+ banking jobs
Major UK banks Halifax, Lloyds and Santander announce significant job cuts affecting more than 1,100 positions while creating nearly 500 new roles in evolving banking sectors.
Microsoft's £2.5bn UK AI investment revealed
Microsoft announces unprecedented £2.5 billion investment in UK's AI infrastructure and skills, marking the largest commitment in its 40-year British history after high-level talks with Chancellor Jeremy Hunt.
Tim Cook confirms Apple departure within next decade
Apple CEO Tim Cook confirms he will step down within the next decade, revealing his carefully chosen successor in a landmark announcement that signals a new era for the tech giant.
Man Utd Job Cuts Begin Under Ratcliffe Reign
Manchester United's new era under Sir Jim Ratcliffe begins with sweeping job cuts as INEOS targets £60m savings, sparking staff anxiety at Old Trafford.
AI Valuation Bubble Reaches Absurd Levels
As AI company valuations soar to unprecedented heights, financial experts warn of worrying parallels with previous tech bubbles. Discover why investors are growing increasingly nervous about the sustainability of current market trends.
Man Utd staff face axe in Ratcliffe revolution
Exclusive: Manchester United face significant structural changes as Sir Jim Ratcliffe's INEOS begins implementing cost-cutting measures that could see hundreds of jobs axed at Old Trafford.
Macron's €15bn Tech Plan to Create French Champions
President Emmanuel Macron unveils ambitious €15 billion investment plan to transform France into European tech leader, targeting quantum computing, biotech and green energy sectors.
Apple & Samsung users face UK feature ban
UK government considers banning a popular smartphone feature used by millions, potentially affecting Apple iPhone and Samsung Galaxy users across Britain. Find out if your device could be impacted.
Australia's bold deepfake laws set global precedent
As tech giants rule by algorithm, Australia emerges as a global pioneer with groundbreaking legislation to combat AI-generated deepfakes and protect democratic integrity.
Amazon Fire TV Stick Prime Day Deals 2025
Amazon's Prime Day brings jaw-dropping discounts on Fire TV Sticks, transforming your regular TV into a smart entertainment hub at unbeatable prices.
Amazon Unveils New Kindles, Echo Devices & Fire TV Updates
Amazon unveils its latest tech innovations including next-generation Kindle readers, upgraded Echo smart devices, and enhanced Fire TV streaming capabilities in their September showcase.
Amazon Fire Max 11 Tablet Hits Lowest Price Ever - £159.99
Amazon's premium Fire Max 11 tablet has received its biggest price cut yet, dropping to just £159.99. This powerful device with stunning 11-inch display and 14-hour battery life is perfect for work and entertainment.
UK Investor Warns of AI Stock Bubble Danger
Prominent British tech investor Eileen Burbidge warns that artificial intelligence stocks are showing worrying signs of a market bubble, drawing parallels to the dot-com era as valuations become dangerously detached from reality.
Amazon relocates advertising team from Seattle to New York
Amazon is relocating its global advertising team from Seattle to New York in a strategic shift that signals changing priorities for the e-commerce behemoth, while Microsoft expands its Seattle presence.
Sperm Racing: Tech Bros' Bizarre New Status Symbol
Silicon Valley's wealthy tech entrepreneurs are spending thousands on 'sperm racing' - a controversial new trend where they compete to have the fastest-swimming sperm. Discover why this latest biohacking craze reveals deeper issues about masculinity and p
UK Economy Stagnates as Construction Output Plummets
Britain's economic recovery hits a wall as construction output plummets 1.9% in April, wiping out service sector gains and raising Budget concerns for the Chancellor.
Android update backlash: Why users hate the new changes
Google's latest Android feature has sparked widespread frustration among users who claim it's making their phones harder to use. Discover why this well-intentioned update has backfired spectacularly.
Labour unveils pay boost and reform for England's care sector
The Labour government announces transformative plans to tackle England's care crisis with significant pay increases and a new national negotiating body, marking the biggest reform in decades.
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.
Trump's H-1B Visa Overhaul Plan Sparks Tech Industry Debate
Donald Trump's radical proposal to replace the H-1B visa system with a merit-based alternative could trigger a seismic shift in US tech recruitment, drawing strong reactions from Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.
Trump's $50k H-1B Visa Fee Threat to UK Tech
Exclusive: Proposed drastic increases to US H-1B visa fees under a potential Trump administration could cripple UK tech firms, strain economic ties, and trigger a global talent war, industry leaders warn.
British AI Outpredicts Humans in Global Forecast Contest
A British AI startup has triumphed over human experts in a prestigious international forecasting tournament, signalling a seismic shift in our ability to predict global events. Discover how this London-based firm is redefining the future of foresight.
NHS Job Cuts Crisis: ICBs Axe Hundreds of Posts
Exclusive: NHS England's new Integrated Care Boards are cutting hundreds of jobs despite promises of improved healthcare, triggering union outrage and patient safety concerns as financial pressures mount.
Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Plan Stuns UK Tech Sector
Exclusive: Donald Trump's potential second-term immigration plan includes a staggering $100,000 fee for H-1B visas, a move that could devastate British tech firms reliant on US talent exchange and reshape global tech recruitment.
Starmer's AI Power Play: UK Targets Tech Dominance with Nvidia
Prime Minister Keir Starmer launches ambitious plan to position Britain as a global AI superpower, holding crucial talks with tech titans Nvidia and Microsoft to secure investment and challenge US supremacy.
Trump Threat to UK's NVIDIA AI Investment, Warns Labour
Shadow Science Secretary Peter Kyle urges the UK government to secure NVIDIA's long-term investment, warning that a potential Trump presidency could jeopardise Britain's position in the global AI race.
Royal Shakespeare Company urges staff to take redundancy
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
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