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Europe Plans Its Own Military Satellite Network
Europe is accelerating its push for defence autonomy.
Europe is accelerating its push for defence autonomy.
December 12, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Europe Plans Its Own Military Satellite Network
Europe is accelerating its push for defence autonomy.
Europe is accelerating its push for defence autonomy.
EU vs Google: Another Big Tech Crackdown
The EU is preparing yet another major fine for Big Tech, this time for Google.
Brussels says the Play Store still blocks developers from steering users to cheaper payment options. Under the DMA, that’s a red line.
The EU is preparing yet another major fine for Big Tech, this time for Google.
Brussels says the Play Store still blocks developers from steering users to cheaper payment options. Under the DMA, that’s a red line.
December 12, 2025 at 10:57 AM
EU vs Google: Another Big Tech Crackdown
The EU is preparing yet another major fine for Big Tech, this time for Google.
Brussels says the Play Store still blocks developers from steering users to cheaper payment options. Under the DMA, that’s a red line.
The EU is preparing yet another major fine for Big Tech, this time for Google.
Brussels says the Play Store still blocks developers from steering users to cheaper payment options. Under the DMA, that’s a red line.
Autumn Budget 2025: What UK Businesses Need to Know
The UK’s Autumn Budget 2025 brings major shifts for businesses from January.
The UK’s Autumn Budget 2025 brings major shifts for businesses from January.
December 12, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Autumn Budget 2025: What UK Businesses Need to Know
The UK’s Autumn Budget 2025 brings major shifts for businesses from January.
The UK’s Autumn Budget 2025 brings major shifts for businesses from January.
Big move in the AI–media race: Disney is investing $1 billion in OpenAI and signing a three-year deal allowing Sora to use more than 200 Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars characters for short, user-generated video creation.
December 12, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Big move in the AI–media race: Disney is investing $1 billion in OpenAI and signing a three-year deal allowing Sora to use more than 200 Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars characters for short, user-generated video creation.
McDonald’s has pulled its AI-generated Christmas ad in the Netherlands after a wave of criticism.
The spot, meant to be a humorous take on festive chaos in Amsterdam, was accused of peddling clichés, looking artificial, and cutting out real creatives.
The spot, meant to be a humorous take on festive chaos in Amsterdam, was accused of peddling clichés, looking artificial, and cutting out real creatives.
December 12, 2025 at 10:01 AM
McDonald’s has pulled its AI-generated Christmas ad in the Netherlands after a wave of criticism.
The spot, meant to be a humorous take on festive chaos in Amsterdam, was accused of peddling clichés, looking artificial, and cutting out real creatives.
The spot, meant to be a humorous take on festive chaos in Amsterdam, was accused of peddling clichés, looking artificial, and cutting out real creatives.
2026 Workplace Priorities: What Leaders Need to Know
2026 will be the year workforce data becomes as important as financial data.
Leaders aren’t just asking how many people we have, they’re asking: How healthy is our performance culture?
2026 will be the year workforce data becomes as important as financial data.
Leaders aren’t just asking how many people we have, they’re asking: How healthy is our performance culture?
December 11, 2025 at 11:26 AM
2026 Workplace Priorities: What Leaders Need to Know
2026 will be the year workforce data becomes as important as financial data.
Leaders aren’t just asking how many people we have, they’re asking: How healthy is our performance culture?
2026 will be the year workforce data becomes as important as financial data.
Leaders aren’t just asking how many people we have, they’re asking: How healthy is our performance culture?
FlexJobs’ 2026 Remote Work Trends Report (5 tweets max)
FlexJobs’ 2026 Remote Work Trends Report is out, and the message from workers is unmistakable: flexibility now outweighs salary. A huge 85% say remote work matters more than pay when evaluating a role.
FlexJobs’ 2026 Remote Work Trends Report is out, and the message from workers is unmistakable: flexibility now outweighs salary. A huge 85% say remote work matters more than pay when evaluating a role.
December 11, 2025 at 11:23 AM
FlexJobs’ 2026 Remote Work Trends Report (5 tweets max)
FlexJobs’ 2026 Remote Work Trends Report is out, and the message from workers is unmistakable: flexibility now outweighs salary. A huge 85% say remote work matters more than pay when evaluating a role.
FlexJobs’ 2026 Remote Work Trends Report is out, and the message from workers is unmistakable: flexibility now outweighs salary. A huge 85% say remote work matters more than pay when evaluating a role.
OpenAI hires former Slack CEO Denise Dresser as CRO
OpenAI has appointed Denise Dresser, former CEO of Slack, as its new Chief Revenue Officer.
Her remit: scale what is now the fastest-growing business platform in history and drive global enterprise revenue.
OpenAI has appointed Denise Dresser, former CEO of Slack, as its new Chief Revenue Officer.
Her remit: scale what is now the fastest-growing business platform in history and drive global enterprise revenue.
December 11, 2025 at 11:04 AM
OpenAI hires former Slack CEO Denise Dresser as CRO
OpenAI has appointed Denise Dresser, former CEO of Slack, as its new Chief Revenue Officer.
Her remit: scale what is now the fastest-growing business platform in history and drive global enterprise revenue.
OpenAI has appointed Denise Dresser, former CEO of Slack, as its new Chief Revenue Officer.
Her remit: scale what is now the fastest-growing business platform in history and drive global enterprise revenue.
“AI threatens not just jobs, but meaning.”
Legendary investor Howard Marks warns that AI’s impact on work is “frightening”.
Not because of wage pressure alone, but because millions may lose the structure and identity work provides.
Legendary investor Howard Marks warns that AI’s impact on work is “frightening”.
Not because of wage pressure alone, but because millions may lose the structure and identity work provides.
December 11, 2025 at 10:31 AM
“AI threatens not just jobs, but meaning.”
Legendary investor Howard Marks warns that AI’s impact on work is “frightening”.
Not because of wage pressure alone, but because millions may lose the structure and identity work provides.
Legendary investor Howard Marks warns that AI’s impact on work is “frightening”.
Not because of wage pressure alone, but because millions may lose the structure and identity work provides.
SpaceX targets a $1.5T valuation and a record-breaking IPO
SpaceX is reportedly preparing to raise $30B+ in its 2026 IPO, implying a $1.5 trillion valuation.
If achieved, it would surpass Saudi Aramco’s 2019 listing and become the largest IPO in history.
SpaceX is reportedly preparing to raise $30B+ in its 2026 IPO, implying a $1.5 trillion valuation.
If achieved, it would surpass Saudi Aramco’s 2019 listing and become the largest IPO in history.
December 11, 2025 at 10:26 AM
SpaceX targets a $1.5T valuation and a record-breaking IPO
SpaceX is reportedly preparing to raise $30B+ in its 2026 IPO, implying a $1.5 trillion valuation.
If achieved, it would surpass Saudi Aramco’s 2019 listing and become the largest IPO in history.
SpaceX is reportedly preparing to raise $30B+ in its 2026 IPO, implying a $1.5 trillion valuation.
If achieved, it would surpass Saudi Aramco’s 2019 listing and become the largest IPO in history.
SHRM hit with $11.5m discrimination verdict
SHRM, the world’s largest HR organisation, has been hit with an $11.5m verdict for racial discrimination and retaliation against a former employee.
SHRM, the world’s largest HR organisation, has been hit with an $11.5m verdict for racial discrimination and retaliation against a former employee.
December 10, 2025 at 11:22 AM
SHRM hit with $11.5m discrimination verdict
SHRM, the world’s largest HR organisation, has been hit with an $11.5m verdict for racial discrimination and retaliation against a former employee.
SHRM, the world’s largest HR organisation, has been hit with an $11.5m verdict for racial discrimination and retaliation against a former employee.
Voith cuts 2,500 jobs: another warning light for German industry
The German engineering giant Voith plans to cut up to 2,500 jobs, roughly a tenth of its workforce.
Officially: restructuring, high energy costs, bureaucracy, and global competition.
The German engineering giant Voith plans to cut up to 2,500 jobs, roughly a tenth of its workforce.
Officially: restructuring, high energy costs, bureaucracy, and global competition.
December 10, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Voith cuts 2,500 jobs: another warning light for German industry
The German engineering giant Voith plans to cut up to 2,500 jobs, roughly a tenth of its workforce.
Officially: restructuring, high energy costs, bureaucracy, and global competition.
The German engineering giant Voith plans to cut up to 2,500 jobs, roughly a tenth of its workforce.
Officially: restructuring, high energy costs, bureaucracy, and global competition.
i4cp’s 2026 Priorities & Predictions: The Year Work Gets Rewritten
i4cp’s new 2026 Priorities & Predictions report is out, and it's the most future-focused yet.
The verdict: AI is no longer a tool. It’s now a structural force reshaping work, leadership, and organisational design.
i4cp’s new 2026 Priorities & Predictions report is out, and it's the most future-focused yet.
The verdict: AI is no longer a tool. It’s now a structural force reshaping work, leadership, and organisational design.
December 9, 2025 at 11:52 AM
i4cp’s 2026 Priorities & Predictions: The Year Work Gets Rewritten
i4cp’s new 2026 Priorities & Predictions report is out, and it's the most future-focused yet.
The verdict: AI is no longer a tool. It’s now a structural force reshaping work, leadership, and organisational design.
i4cp’s new 2026 Priorities & Predictions report is out, and it's the most future-focused yet.
The verdict: AI is no longer a tool. It’s now a structural force reshaping work, leadership, and organisational design.
AI Has Already Cost 200,000 Jobs in 2025
A new analysis finds that AI has already wiped out over 200,000 jobs in 2025, and that’s likely an underestimate.
Surfshark analysed 150,000 news articles and identified the sectors taking the biggest hits. The picture is grim.
A new analysis finds that AI has already wiped out over 200,000 jobs in 2025, and that’s likely an underestimate.
Surfshark analysed 150,000 news articles and identified the sectors taking the biggest hits. The picture is grim.
December 9, 2025 at 11:26 AM
AI Has Already Cost 200,000 Jobs in 2025
A new analysis finds that AI has already wiped out over 200,000 jobs in 2025, and that’s likely an underestimate.
Surfshark analysed 150,000 news articles and identified the sectors taking the biggest hits. The picture is grim.
A new analysis finds that AI has already wiped out over 200,000 jobs in 2025, and that’s likely an underestimate.
Surfshark analysed 150,000 news articles and identified the sectors taking the biggest hits. The picture is grim.
Major Shifts at Berkshire Hathaway as Buffett Prepares to Step Down
Just weeks before Warren Buffett hands over the CEO role at Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate has been hit by major leadership shocks.
Just weeks before Warren Buffett hands over the CEO role at Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate has been hit by major leadership shocks.
December 9, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Major Shifts at Berkshire Hathaway as Buffett Prepares to Step Down
Just weeks before Warren Buffett hands over the CEO role at Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate has been hit by major leadership shocks.
Just weeks before Warren Buffett hands over the CEO role at Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate has been hit by major leadership shocks.
1.1 Million Layoffs in 2025: The Labour Market Has Hit a Breaking Point
The US has already seen 1.17 million layoffs in 2025, the most in a single year since the pandemic.
Only six times since 1993 has the country passed the 1.1m mark.
This isn’t a dip in the labour market.
The US has already seen 1.17 million layoffs in 2025, the most in a single year since the pandemic.
Only six times since 1993 has the country passed the 1.1m mark.
This isn’t a dip in the labour market.
December 8, 2025 at 12:10 PM
1.1 Million Layoffs in 2025: The Labour Market Has Hit a Breaking Point
The US has already seen 1.17 million layoffs in 2025, the most in a single year since the pandemic.
Only six times since 1993 has the country passed the 1.1m mark.
This isn’t a dip in the labour market.
The US has already seen 1.17 million layoffs in 2025, the most in a single year since the pandemic.
Only six times since 1993 has the country passed the 1.1m mark.
This isn’t a dip in the labour market.
Amazon’s 600,000 ‘Unhired’ Workers & the Coming AI Jobs Shock
Amazon is planning one of the largest workforce shifts in modern history.
Amazon is planning one of the largest workforce shifts in modern history.
December 8, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Amazon’s 600,000 ‘Unhired’ Workers & the Coming AI Jobs Shock
Amazon is planning one of the largest workforce shifts in modern history.
Amazon is planning one of the largest workforce shifts in modern history.
Jack Ma’s Advice to Young People: Stop Fearing the Future
Jack Ma’s career began with 30 job rejections, including KFC hiring 23 people, except him.
His message to young people today? 👉 Don’t fear the future.
Worrying solves nothing, but preparation changes everything.
Jack Ma’s career began with 30 job rejections, including KFC hiring 23 people, except him.
His message to young people today? 👉 Don’t fear the future.
Worrying solves nothing, but preparation changes everything.
December 8, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Jack Ma’s Advice to Young People: Stop Fearing the Future
Jack Ma’s career began with 30 job rejections, including KFC hiring 23 people, except him.
His message to young people today? 👉 Don’t fear the future.
Worrying solves nothing, but preparation changes everything.
Jack Ma’s career began with 30 job rejections, including KFC hiring 23 people, except him.
His message to young people today? 👉 Don’t fear the future.
Worrying solves nothing, but preparation changes everything.
UBS Prepares Another Wave of Job Cuts
UBS is reportedly planning another major round of layoffs, around 10,000 jobs by 2027, per Swiss outlet SonntagsBlick.
This comes on top of the massive reductions already triggered by the Credit Suisse takeover.
UBS is reportedly planning another major round of layoffs, around 10,000 jobs by 2027, per Swiss outlet SonntagsBlick.
This comes on top of the massive reductions already triggered by the Credit Suisse takeover.
December 8, 2025 at 10:48 AM
UBS Prepares Another Wave of Job Cuts
UBS is reportedly planning another major round of layoffs, around 10,000 jobs by 2027, per Swiss outlet SonntagsBlick.
This comes on top of the massive reductions already triggered by the Credit Suisse takeover.
UBS is reportedly planning another major round of layoffs, around 10,000 jobs by 2027, per Swiss outlet SonntagsBlick.
This comes on top of the massive reductions already triggered by the Credit Suisse takeover.
Musk vs the EU: The Fight Escalates
Elon Musk has reacted furiously to a €120m EU fine against X for transparency failures, declaring that “the EU should be abolished”.
He’s now pinned the statement to his profile, signalling this is not a passing outburst.
Elon Musk has reacted furiously to a €120m EU fine against X for transparency failures, declaring that “the EU should be abolished”.
He’s now pinned the statement to his profile, signalling this is not a passing outburst.
December 8, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Musk vs the EU: The Fight Escalates
Elon Musk has reacted furiously to a €120m EU fine against X for transparency failures, declaring that “the EU should be abolished”.
He’s now pinned the statement to his profile, signalling this is not a passing outburst.
Elon Musk has reacted furiously to a €120m EU fine against X for transparency failures, declaring that “the EU should be abolished”.
He’s now pinned the statement to his profile, signalling this is not a passing outburst.
SpaceX Eyes 2026 IPO
SpaceX is preparing for a 2026 IPO, according to The Information.
If true, it would be one of the most significant public listings in tech history, and could make Elon Musk even wealthier than he is today.
SpaceX is preparing for a 2026 IPO, according to The Information.
If true, it would be one of the most significant public listings in tech history, and could make Elon Musk even wealthier than he is today.
December 8, 2025 at 10:12 AM
SpaceX Eyes 2026 IPO
SpaceX is preparing for a 2026 IPO, according to The Information.
If true, it would be one of the most significant public listings in tech history, and could make Elon Musk even wealthier than he is today.
SpaceX is preparing for a 2026 IPO, according to The Information.
If true, it would be one of the most significant public listings in tech history, and could make Elon Musk even wealthier than he is today.
A growing recruitment trend few teams talk about: candidates are choosing the least risky job, not the most exciting one.
December 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM
A growing recruitment trend few teams talk about: candidates are choosing the least risky job, not the most exciting one.
A 120-year-old German world market leader is closing its doors for good.
Mayer & Cie., one of the most respected manufacturers of circular knitting machines, has collapsed, 270 jobs gone overnight.
Another long-standing industrial champion has fallen.
Mayer & Cie., one of the most respected manufacturers of circular knitting machines, has collapsed, 270 jobs gone overnight.
Another long-standing industrial champion has fallen.
December 5, 2025 at 12:03 PM
A 120-year-old German world market leader is closing its doors for good.
Mayer & Cie., one of the most respected manufacturers of circular knitting machines, has collapsed, 270 jobs gone overnight.
Another long-standing industrial champion has fallen.
Mayer & Cie., one of the most respected manufacturers of circular knitting machines, has collapsed, 270 jobs gone overnight.
Another long-standing industrial champion has fallen.
Another shock exit from Apple: Chief Designer Alan Dye is leaving the company and heading straight to Meta.
Dye is the mind behind Liquid Glass, Apple Watch UI, and the iPhone X interface.
Now he’ll be building AI-first devices for Mark Zuckerberg.
Dye is the mind behind Liquid Glass, Apple Watch UI, and the iPhone X interface.
Now he’ll be building AI-first devices for Mark Zuckerberg.
December 5, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Another shock exit from Apple: Chief Designer Alan Dye is leaving the company and heading straight to Meta.
Dye is the mind behind Liquid Glass, Apple Watch UI, and the iPhone X interface.
Now he’ll be building AI-first devices for Mark Zuckerberg.
Dye is the mind behind Liquid Glass, Apple Watch UI, and the iPhone X interface.
Now he’ll be building AI-first devices for Mark Zuckerberg.
Germany says it values workers over 50, but the hiring data shows the opposite.
A new survey finds 22% of companies haven’t hired a single person 50+ in the last 10 years.
Not one. A quiet form of age discrimination is shaping the labour market.
A new survey finds 22% of companies haven’t hired a single person 50+ in the last 10 years.
Not one. A quiet form of age discrimination is shaping the labour market.
December 5, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Germany says it values workers over 50, but the hiring data shows the opposite.
A new survey finds 22% of companies haven’t hired a single person 50+ in the last 10 years.
Not one. A quiet form of age discrimination is shaping the labour market.
A new survey finds 22% of companies haven’t hired a single person 50+ in the last 10 years.
Not one. A quiet form of age discrimination is shaping the labour market.