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About 5,000 Barclays Workers to Go by End of 2026, 1,000 Already Gone, as CEO Credits Years of Tech Investment

Barclays expects about 5,000 job cuts by the end of 2026, or about 5% of staff, with around 60% in support roles. See which jobs are hit and your next steps.

October 22, 2026Read Article

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Xbox Staff Face Reported Layoff Waves in October, November and January

Xbox reportedly plans more layoffs in October, November and January after cutting 1,868 people. See which teams earlier rounds hit and your notice rights.

October 21, 2026Read Article

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BBC Will Close Two TV Channels and Put 100 More News Jobs on the Line in Its £500M Savings Push

BBC Three and BBC Scotland leave linear TV in spring 2027, and BBC News plans to close just over 100 roles. See what changes and what staff can do now.

October 21, 2026Read Article

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Leeds and Dublin Staff Face Consultation as Paddy Power Owner Flutter Plans Up to 1,400 Redundancies

Flutter plans up to 1,400 redundancies in its UK and Ireland business, with 240 Dublin roles at risk. See the sites hit, timeline and your redundancy rights.

October 21, 2026Read Article

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Qualcomm Staff Worldwide Face Performance-Based Job Cuts, With Notifications Starting in November

Qualcomm will cut jobs worldwide after annual reviews, with notifications from November. No headcount is given. What staff and chip job seekers should know.

October 21, 2026Read Article

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NAB Staff Face Up to 2,500 Role Cuts in FY27, About 6% of the Workforce

NAB plans to cut up to 2,500 roles, about 6% of staff, in FY27, including up to 1,500 before the end of 2026. See what affected bank workers are owed by law.

October 20, 2026Read Article

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Should You Accept a Voluntary Separation Package and How to Decide

Microsoft offered voluntary separation to 7% of its U.S. workforce in 2026, per Fortune. See how to weigh a buyout against your pay, benefits and next job.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Lightspeed Workers Get No Breakdown Yet of Which Teams Lose Out in a 250-Role Reduction

Lightspeed says 250 roles are affected by layoffs and vacancies it will not fill, with no split given. Here is what laid-off staff and job seekers can do next.

October 14, 2026Read Article

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587 Hasbro Workers in Rhode Island Face Losing Their Jobs on December 24 Unless They Move to Boston

Hasbro's WARN notice covers 587 Rhode Island roles. Staff who do not transfer to Boston are expected to lose their jobs from December 24. What to know.

October 14, 2026Read Article

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Poundland's 12,000 Workers Face an Uncertain Future as the Chain Is Reportedly Close to Administration

About 12,000 Poundland jobs hang on a sale as the Usdaw union warns of administration, which is not confirmed. Here is what staff are owed if the worst happens.

October 14, 2026Read Article

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Kroger Corporate Workers Face About 3,000 Role Cuts Over Three Years, About 37% of Corporate Staff

Kroger plans to cut about 3,000 corporate roles over three years, about 37% of 8,200 corporate staff. What notice rules say and how workers can prepare.

October 13, 2026Read Article

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Canadian Workers Lost 68,000 Jobs in September, With Education and Public Sector Staff Hit Hardest

Canada lost 68,000 jobs in September and unemployment rose to 6.5% from 6.4%. Public sector, education and Quebec jobs fell most while Alberta added work.

October 12, 2026Read Article

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