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Download IPFS One of Australia’s largest financial institutions is facing mounting criticism after announcing further frontline job cuts, with unions claiming skilled workers are being replaced by artificial intelligence (AI) systems and cheaper offshore labour. The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has confirmed the loss of approximately 90 roles from[Read More…]

Download IPFS The population of England and Wales has surged by over 700,000 in the year leading up to June 2024, marking the second-highest annual increase since 1949. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) attributes this sharp rise primarily to international migration, underlining a trend that has persisted for decades.[Read More…]

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