The UK government faces a 'sliding doors' moment and must act now to avoid an AI 'jobs apocalypse', according to the IPPR.
Economics, government & business
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The Co-operative Bank has announced 400 job losses, affecting around 12% of its workforce. Redundancies are expected by the end of August.
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Shadow work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall wants a 'culture change' in the benefits system.
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Six in 10 NHS nurses are facing such financial pressures they must turn to credit or savings, a survey by the Royal College of Nursing has found.
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Today's approach to mental health has ’gone too far’ and more people with ’mild’ health conditions should get jobs, Mel Stride has said.
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As Labour appears to be closer to coming into government, efforts to influence policy by business and unions are bound to gather pace.
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Ted Baker is set to go into administration, putting hundreds of jobs at risk of redundancy.
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Unilever could cut headcount by 7,500 in plans to sell off its ice cream business, the chief executive has said.
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Unions have criticised Tata Steel's decision to close its coke ovens at Port Talbot steelworks months earlier than expected.
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Almost a third of employers will be more likely to hire contractors this year after the upcoming changes to IR35 rules to offset any overpayments.
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Continued labour shortages caused by a ‘smaller active workforce’ and skills shortages were behind a much lower number of job postings in February.
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Stigma and concerns about risk and reputation are putting construction firms off hiring ex-offenders, a report finds.
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Teaching unions have criticised the government's decision to reduce its secondary teacher training target in 2024/25.
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Metro Bank has announced 1,000 job losses, with affected staff leaving in April 2024. Seven-day opening will also end.
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The youth economic inactivity rate continues to rise significantly, unlike other age groups, according to the ONS.