BBC Business
DS Smith's plan to close a paper plant in Launceston sparks a protest, as 167 workers face the axe and locals realize that 'tough trading conditions' is just corporate for 'we're moving on.'
The Guardian
City & Guilds faces legal and industrial action over plans to cut about 400 UK jobs while allegedly hiring new staff - a classic 'Do as I say, not as I recruit' approach.
The Guardian
BCU axes its Black studies MA after just a few months, sparking outrage from academics and activists who see a pattern of erasure in UK higher education.
TechCrunch
Oracle fires 20,000-30,000 via email, offers standard severance, refuses to negotiate when employees ask for Meta-level packages. Surprise: company says no.
The Verge
Meta announces 8,000 layoffs and 6,000 open role closures to fund AI ambitions, leaving a month of ambiguity for staff who made 'meaningful contributions.'
TechCrunch
Battery recycler Redwood Materials lays off 10% of its staff months after a huge funding round, insisting this is just strategic focus, not a sign of trouble.
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