Why is the UK at the forefront of AI-driven job cuts?
AI-linked job losses in the UK are running at twice the rate of US and Germany.

AI-linked job losses in the UK are running at twice the rate of US and Germany.





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Bayern Munich striker Kane faces tough competition from Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe, who are also in the running.
England captain Brook hits 202 in record ODI time, but Sri Lanka hit a six to win by two wickets with one ball to spare.
US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s home raided; Australian MP Helen Haines loses both legs following an attack.
‘I have not given my own position any thought’, Carrick said after United’s 4-1 loss to Como in the Champions League.
Manchester United winless run continues with 4-1 Champions League humbling in Como, and Bruno Fernandes slams tactics.
Eze gave Arsenal the lead, but Davies levelled and Kane netted a penalty for the hosts before Rice made it 2-2.
The UK’s Conservatives suspend former candidate Jack Ross after he was filmed discussing hiring contract killers.
Dozens of leading figures term the UK law banning Palestine Action a ‘repressive absurdity’.
The European states say their support for Riyadh is ‘defensive’, but analysts warn Houthi reaction may complicate that.

Climate activists have protested against the UK’s decision to go ahead with new gas drilling in the North Sea.