Bank of England accelerates Leeds expansion as part of cost-cutting overhaul
The Bank of England plans to base half of all new external hires in Leeds as it cuts costs, reduces headcount and renovates its London estate, aiming to grow its…
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Amazon set to cut thousands more jobs as AI overhaul accelerates
Amazon is preparing a second major round of job cuts as it looks to shed around 30,000 roles, with artificial intelligence and organisational restructuring driving reductions across corporate teams. Read…
Juspay raises $50m at $1.2bn valuation to accelerate global payments expansion
Payments infrastructure firm Juspay has raised $50m from WestBridge Capital in a Series D follow-on round, valuing the company at $1.2bn as it scales globally and deepens AI capabilities. Read…
Russian gas exports to China soar â data
China has sharply increased imports of Russian liquefied natural gas, with purchases hitting record highs in December, customs data shows Read Full Article at RT.com
EU countriesâ debt climbs amid military buildup
The debt-to-GDP ratio of EU member states reached 82.1% in Q3 2025 amid the blocâs growing militarization, according to official data Read Full Article at RT.com
Preply raises $150m at $1.2bn valuation to scale human-led, AI-enhanced learning
Language learning platform Preply has raised $150m in a Series D led by WestCap, valuing the company at $1.2bn as it accelerates AI-enhanced, human-led education worldwide. Read more: Preply raises…
Labour urged to raise private pension access age to curb early retirement
Labour is being urged to restrict access to private pensions from age 55, with the Resolution Foundation arguing reforms could boost employment and ease pressure on the public finances. Read…
Calling colleagues âoldâ over IT skills is not age discrimination, tribunal rules
An employment tribunal has ruled that calling a colleague âoldâ over poor IT skills does not amount to age discrimination, dismissing claims brought against kitchen retailer Harvey Jones. Read more:…
Mike Lynch superyacht builder sues widow for ÂŁ400m over Bayesian sinking
The Italian Sea Group has filed a ÂŁ400m lawsuit against Mike Lynchâs widow and the crew of the Bayesian superyacht, claiming the tragedy caused a collapse in yacht sales. Read…
Apple explores wearable âAI pinâ that could listen to conversations
Apple is developing a wearable AI pin equipped with microphones, speakers and cameras, as Big Tech races to create AI-powered devices that could challenge the smartphone. Read more: Apple explores…