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The AI job cuts are here – or are they?

Amazon's latest cuts fed into anxiety about AI replacing workers. But some are sceptical that recent layoffs are a telling sign of how AI is affecting employment.

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Reeves could face £20bn Budget hole as UK productivity downgraded

The OBR is understood to have downgraded the UK's productivity level in early Budget forecasts

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Some children from low-income families to get free transfer test tuition

A new centre in Belfast will provide free, high-quality tuition and wellbeing support to pupils across the city.

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OpenAI completes shift to becoming for-profit

The deal will see long term investor Microsoft retain a 27% stake in the ChatGPT-maker.

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OpenAI completes shift to becoming for-profit

The deal will see long term investor Microsoft retain a 27% stake in the ChatGPT-maker.

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Advice roadshow aims to help cut household bills

Free energy saving gadgets as well as advice about finances are being offered by experts.

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Headlights to be reviewed after drivers complain of being ‘blinded’ at night

Concern over the glare from brighter headlamps is prompting the government to review vehicle design.

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Amazon confirms 14,000 job losses in corporate division

The company says the opportunities provided by AI means it needs to be "organised more leanly."

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Renters’ Rights Act: Here’s what it means for you

The biggest shake up to renting rules in England for 30 years will affect millions of tenants.

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Rise in vet bills leave pet owners cutting back

Rising vet bills has meant some owners are cutting back on food and petrol for their cars.

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