Unemployment
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What new president Bola Tinubu means for Nigeria
feature Many question whether 70-year-old will be able to revive ailing economy, heal divisions and provide security
By The Week Staff Published
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Thousands of people in UK out of work due to long Covid
feature New data suggests 0.5% of total economic inactivity in working-age population of non-students due to long Covid
By The Week Staff Published
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AI job fears: how can we regulate the ‘rise of the robots’?
Today's Big Question Concern grows that ‘AI jobs bloodbath’ is underway as BT announces plan to shed 55,000 staff
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Will AI steal all our jobs?
Talking Point Fears of mass unemployment may be ‘overblown’ but workers in media, teaching and finance need to embrace artificial intelligence
By The Week Staff Published
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Britain’s missing workers
In Depth A large number of working-aged people are ‘economically inactive’ and putting a strain on the UK workforce
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Pros and cons of artificial intelligence
Pros and Cons AI offers ‘unimagined capabilities’ but experts have warned it could serve ‘nefarious aims’
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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What’s happening at McDonald’s?
Under the Radar Fast-food chain closed US offices and told staff to work from home while it announces job cuts
By Harriet Marsden Published
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UK avoids recession - but will anyone notice?
Today's Big Question Think tank says 2023 ‘will feel like a recession for many, regardless of the data’
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Is 2023 the year of the worker?
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By Devika Rao Published
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What the Big Tech layoffs mean for the economy
Speed Read Tech giants are in crisis. Time to panic?
By Devika Rao Last updated
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Why the strong job market may be a bad thing for the economy
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By Devika Rao Published
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Job openings outnumber job seekers by almost 2-to-1, report shows
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By Grayson Quay Published
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Democrats can't escape reality. They shouldn't try.
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By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Initial jobless claims drop to lowest level in over 50 years
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By Brigid Kennedy Published
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