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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.
Costain wins major HS2 contract It has been announced that engineering firm Costain has been…
Employment reforms need considerable thought to not ‘swamp business’ A legal group urged Parliament that…
The chaos in South Korea leads the Financial Times after the country’s president declared martial law – later rejected by the country’s parliament.
The front page of CITY AM reports on the junk food ad ban set to be introduced amid warnings from the industry that it could impact the economy.
France’s Financial Struggles Deepen Amid Political Tensions What is happening in France? Well the simple…
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