Banking & AI Jobs: UK’s biggest lenders added 1,370 staff in 2025 even as bank bosses warned AI could cut roles, underlining how workforce plans are still being shaped by tech risk rather than fully replacing people. Media & Funding: The BBC said TV licence payers fell by 539,000 year-on-year to 23.3m, putting “real jeopardy” on its funding model and adding pressure to staffing and budgets. Retail Restructuring: Claire’s Accessories UK administrators revealed last-ditch rescue attempts failed, with 1,300 redundancies already linked to the collapse. Workplace Safety: A Scottish care worker was struck off after sexually suggestive comments and conduct during personal care, showing regulators are tightening standards in support roles. Business Growth & Tax: In Hampshire, Azets warned the tax system discourages entrepreneurs, arguing changes to CGT and reliefs are needed to help firms start, scale and hire. Public Sector Skills: The Defence Universities Alliance launched with Cranfield among founding members to build a pipeline for defence-linked careers like AI, robotics and aerospace. Pharma Jobs Map: ABPI updated a “Pharmaceutical Impact Map” showing 125,702 people work in pharma manufacturing or research and highlighting NHS-industry collaborations across the UK. Construction Jobs: A £70m plan to redevelop Cleethorpes’ Pleasure Island theme park into a seaside resort says it could create 800+ construction jobs.