Half of all work tasks will be handled by machines by 2025 in a shift likely to worsen inequality, a … More
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Amazon accused of Covid failings as Prime Day begins
A UK union has warned Amazon’s Prime Day sale could be a “hive of infection” after eight people tested positive … More
‘I was mistaken for a security guard at my first banking job’
“On my first day in my first banking job I was waiting in the reception area and was mistaken by … More
Unemployment rate hits highest level in three years
The UK unemployment rate has surged to its highest level in over three years as the pandemic continues to hit … More
Rightmove and Compass say no to job retention bonus
Property website Rightmove and catering giant Compass have said they will reject the offer of millions of pounds in payouts … More
Government ‘must stop garment worker exploitation’
More than 50 MPs and peers have written to the home secretary urging her to do more to protect UK … More
Coronavirus: ‘We’ve spent £10,000 on invalid insurance’
“It’s a bit galling to realise… we’ve spent more than £10,000 on insurance which wasn’t valid,” says Nigel Manton, of … More
Coronavirus: New laws to ease outdoor drinking and dining rules
Pubs and restaurants will more easily be able to turn pavements, terraces and even car parks into outdoor areas under proposals to … More
Wirecard: Scandal-hit firm files for insolvency
Scandal-hit payments firm Wirecard has filed for insolvency, causing its shares to dive almost 80%. It comes after the German … More
US threatens tariffs on EU beer, gin and olives
The US has threatened new trade tariffs on beer, chocolate and olives from the European Union, as part of a … More
