8 h. ago Thousands of BBC jobs at risk as broadcaster considers major outsourcing drive

Exclusive: BBC understood to be speaking to US tech giants as it desperately seeks cost savingsThe BBC is examining a significant outsourcing drive that could put thousands of jobs at risk as it desperately searches for savings, the Guardian understands.The plans being considered include the offshoring of jobs currently carried out in the UK, with the BBC understood to be talking to US tech giants as potential partners. It is said to include the outsourcing of recommendation algorithms, which direct users to content. Continue reading...

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28 h. ago Dozens of jobs at risk at Reach in overhaul of sports coverage

The company, which publishes the Daily Mirror, Daily Express and a host of regional titles, said the plans are designed to ‘reduce duplication’.

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38 h. ago One pub will close every day this year with 5,600 jobs at risk, industry body warns

An industry body has urged the government to reform business rates for the sector

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59 h. ago Good Morning Britain star's future confirmed following huge ITV cuts

ITV's cost-cutting measures have led to major changes in its daytime schedule, putting 220 jobs at risk and bringing big shake-ups to popular shows and presenters.

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62 h. ago Good Morning Britain star's future confirmed after huge ITV shake

ITV is set to make a major change to their daytime schedule, with jobs at risk - however, one star is reportedly safe from the cuts.

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2 d. ago Good Morning Britain star Richard Arnold's future revealed amid huge cuts at ITV

Cost-cutting measures at ITV have resulted in a huge change for its daytime scheduling as 220 jobs are at risk and hit shows and presenters are facing a major shakeup

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3 d. ago Chemical giant to close UK factory with 300 jobs at risk in money

The US chemical company said it will cease its basic siloxanes operations at Barry in a move that will affect around 800 roles across three sites in Europe

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1 week ago Alexander Dennis bus firm pulls out of Scotland with manufacturing jobs at risk

Workers at Greenfold Systems Ltd in Dunfermline were informed of potential redundancies as around half the workforce are employed to construct parts for the firm's buses.

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2 w. ago Job that makes you more likely to succumb to one of Britain's biggest killers, according to major study

Swedish experts, analysing data from 3million people, found those with a particular type of job were far more likely to develop the potentially deadly condition.

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2 w. ago River Island: sales as UK fashion giant cuts put 1,000 jobs at risk with 33 stores closing

Retail shake-ups continue as anotherfavourite faces tough choices and job cuts 👚

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2 w. ago Full list of Scots River Island stores at risk of closure as fashion chain plans to shut 33 shops

Hundreds of jobs are at risk at River Island as part of plans to shut 33 of its UK stores.

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2 w. ago Full list of Scots River Island stores as high street fashion chain plans to shut 33 shops

Hundreds of jobs are at risk at River Island as part of plans to shut 33 of its UK stores.

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3 w. ago Massive high street fashion chain plans to shut 33 stores with 71 more at risk

The chain plans to close 33 of its UK stores, putting hundreds of jobs at risk as part of a major restructuring plan, according to reports.

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3 w. ago Hundreds of jobs at risk as River Island plans store closures

The high street fashion chain is proposing to close 33 of its 230 stores, while it is in talks with landlords over the future of 71 further stores.

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3 w. ago River Island 'plans to shut 33 stores' with hundreds of jobs at risk

A further 71 stores are also at risk depending on talks with landlords in order to secure improved rental deals, according to a report.

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3 w. ago River Island to shut 33 shops with hundreds of jobs at risk – reports

A further 71 stores are also at risk depending on talks with landlords in order to secure improved rental deals, according to reports.

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3 w. ago London Underground: Thousands of pieces of graffiti removed daily

London Underground: Thousands of pieces of graffiti removed daily  BBC

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3 w. ago UK firm not racist for rejecting Chinese applicant over security concerns, tribunal rules

Judge says refusing to hire people from ‘hostile’ states to roles that deal with national security is not discrimination Refusing to give a job to Chinese and Russian people in companies that deal with issues of national security and require security clearance is not racist, an employment tribunal has ruled.It is not discriminatory to stop people from “hostile” states taking up certain jobs in the defence sector because of the risk to British security, the judgment says. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Amazon boss tells staff AI means their jobs are at risk in coming years

Andrew Jassy tells white collar workers that such technology means fewer people will be needed for some jobsThe boss of Amazon has told white collar staff at the e-commerce company their jobs could be taken by artificial intelligence in the next few years.Andrew Jassy told employees that AI agents – tools that carry out tasks autonomously – and generative AI systems such as chatbots would require fewer employees in certain areas. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago BBC The Repair Shop's Dominic Chinea admits quitting job was 'scariest time of his life'

The TV star said there is 'never a good time' to quit your job and take a risk

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