Ghost jobs and AI bots: the bleak new reality of UK job hunting
From fake 'ghost job' ads to AI interviewers, the UK job market has become a soul-destroying maze. Discover why even experienced professionals are struggling to be seen by a human.
From fake 'ghost job' ads to AI interviewers, the UK job market has become a soul-destroying maze. Discover why even experienced professionals are struggling to be seen by a human.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves warned that increasing gambling taxes could lead to significant job losses and harm horse racing. The industry contributes £4bn annually in tax. Read the full analysis.
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