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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 Financial Times leads on the big news from Monday’s cabinet reshuffle.
CITY AM SAYS Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden has announced plans to streamline and enhance the business-friendliness of the UK’s investment screening powers, just under two years since their inception.
The Financial Times leads on the conflict in the Middle East, with officials in Washington warning Israel not to fire on hospitals in Gaza.
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The Financial Times says Apple has been “dealt a blow” at the European Court of Justice in a dispute with Brussels over €14.3bn (£12.5bn) worth of back taxes.
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