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Meta is laying off 8,000 workers, about 10 per cent of its workforce, to enhance efficiency and focus on artificial intelligence investments. Concurrently, Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to approximately 8,750 employees, marking a significant shift for the company amid industry-wide cost adjustments.
Oil prices surged above $106 per barrel amid escalating US-Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, following reciprocal vessel seizures. The increase represents a nearly 5% rise since late Wednesday, reflecting concerns over shipping disruptions in a key global energy transit route.
US liquefied natural gas exporters are poised to gain as markets plummet amid the Iran war: Markets are plummeting as the conflict escalates – but not every industry is affected.
The Economist looks at the upcoming year, with a 90-page guide to 2024 and what to look out for – from the rapid progress of AI to important elections globally.
CITY AM – Hunt hints at tax cuts for UK businesses Hunt says his ‘priority…
The Financial Times reports that pressure is mounting on the board of OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, to reinstate Sam Altman as chief executive.
The Financial Times reports Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is looking at cutting business and inheritance taxes in the Autumn Statement in a move he hopes will reverse the Tory party’s tumbling poll ratings.
Benefit claimants not seeking work to face mandatory work placements Those on benefits who do…
CITY AM SAYS Younger lawyers are asking to duck out of work on clients who clash with their ‘ethical’ standards, a new survey has revealed.
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