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UK Government's Scunthorpe Steelworks Intervention Sparks Outrage from Former Tata Workers

The UK government's emergency takeover of the Chinese-owned British Steel plant in Scunthorpe, preventing its closure, contrasts sharply with its support for Tata Steel's transition to greener steelmaking in Port Talbot, resulting in 2,800 job losses; former Tata workers express frustration and ange...

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Scunthorpe Steelworks Faces Closure: Urgent Calls for Nationalization

The Scunthorpe steelworks, employing thousands and vital for national security, faces closure due to Chinese owner Jingye's reported daily \£700,000 losses, prompting calls for government nationalization to prevent 2,700 direct job losses and safeguard the steel industry.

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NHS Faces Potential Loss of 41,100 to 150,700 Jobs in Cost-Cutting Drive

The UK's National Health Service (NHS) faces potential job losses ranging from 41,100 to 150,700 due to a 50% cost-cutting mandate, raising concerns about the impact on service quality and the government's 10-year health plan. NHS leaders are seeking £2 billion in government funding to cover potenti...

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US Tariffs Threaten 25,000 UK Auto Jobs

President Trump's 25% import tax on cars and car parts coming into the US threatens 25,000 UK jobs, with Jaguar Land Rover pausing US shipments; the West Midlands, responsible for 51% of all auto exports to the US in 2023, faces the brunt of the economic impact, losing £6.2bn in GDP.

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Union Opposes BBVA's Banco Sabadell Takeover, Citing Job Losses and Reduced Competition

Spain's second-largest union at Banco Sabadell is urging the Ministry of Labor to block BBVA's takeover bid, citing the risk of mass job losses and reduced competition within the financial sector, potentially impacting thousands of workers and vulnerable citizens.

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British Steel Faces Closure, Threatening 2,700 Jobs

British Steel plans to close its blast furnaces in Scunthorpe, potentially affecting 2,000-2,700 jobs, after rejecting a £500 million government subsidy due to unsustainable financial losses and challenging market conditions, including US tariffs.

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Automation, Not Trade, Primarily Caused US Auto Job Losses

President Trump's claim that tariffs will restore US auto jobs is contradicted by evidence showing automation and market share losses as the primary causes of job decline; while there are more assembly jobs now than in 1994, parts jobs have decreased significantly, and new jobs would likely be highl...

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UK Employer Hiring Plunges to Pandemic Lows Amidst National Insurance Hike

A recent survey by the British Chambers of Commerce revealed that only 20 percent of UK firms increased their workforce in the first quarter of 2024, the lowest since the start of the pandemic, primarily due to a £25 billion National Insurance increase implemented by the government, impacting hiring...

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Spanish Bank Branch Closures Reach 50% Amidst Merger Concerns

Spain's major banks have closed nearly half their branches (9,500) over the past decade due to mergers, digitalization, and low interest rates, leading to thousands of job losses; the proposed BBVA-Sabadell merger threatens further reductions, raising concerns about financial exclusion.

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Trump Tariffs Threaten 25,000 UK Car Industry Jobs

President Trump's 25% tariffs on imported cars caused Jaguar Land Rover to pause US exports, potentially resulting in 25,000 job losses in the UK automotive industry, according to the IPPR, with further losses anticipated across the supply chain.

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NRW Visitor Center Closures Spark Safety Concerns and Protests

Natural Resources Wales is closing visitor centers at three sites, including Ynyslas Nature Reserve, impacting 100+ protestors, seasonal and permanent staff, and potentially endangering visitors due to safety concerns on a red flag beach with frequent WWII ordnance discoveries, as part of a £12 mill...

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Goma's Economy Crumbles Under M23 Rebellion

The M23 rebellion's occupation of Goma since January has crippled the city's economy, causing a 40-50% revenue drop in hotels, 75-80% in some restaurants, mass layoffs, and widespread economic hardship due to the airport and bank closures.

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