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AI or automation cited by the employer
The employer cited AI or automation in its own words.
2026 count
None recorded yet in 2026
Published job cuts
| Date | Employer | Jobs | Where | Stated reason | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2025 | TikTok Employer citation: Brie Pegum, TikTok's global head of program management for trust and safety, said human moderation would still have a role, but AI can protect employees by removing the most distressing | 439 | London | Restructuring | In consultation |
| 23 Sep 2025 | Amazon Employer citation: This generation of AI is the most transformative technology we've seen since the internet and it's enabling companies to innovate much faster than ever before. | Up to 250 | Ealing | Falling demand | In consultation |
| 8 Sep 2025 | Reach Employer citation: The publisher of the Mirror, Express and Star newspapers has put 600 jobs at risk in its latest restructure to adapt to changing reader habits and the impact of artificial | 600 | Not stated | Automation or AI | Proposed |
| 22 Aug 2025 | TikTok Employer citation: The cuts are part of a global push by the company towards moderating content with artificial intelligence. | Number not stated | London | Automation or AI | Proposed |
| 30 Jul 2025 | Santander Employer citation: Mike Regnier, chief executive of Santander's UK operations, explained the year-on-year reduction in staff numbers forms part of a "simplification and automation" initiative as the institution accelerates technology adoption whilst | At least 2,000 | Not stated | Automation or AI | Confirmed |
| 19 May 2025 | Santander UK Employer citation: In February announced it was looking at how further “simplification and automation” of the business could “help drive cost efficiencies in 2025”. | At least 750 | Not stated | Costs | Proposed |
| 10 Apr 2025 | Cabinet Office Employer citation: It is aiming at cost savings of more than £110m a year by 2028, through restructuring, closing down non-essential programmes, and better use of artificial intelligence and technology. | About 1,200 | Whitehall | Restructuring | Proposed |
| 27 Mar 2025 | Sky Employer citation: We’re investing in a new centre of excellence for customer service, alongside cutting-edge digital technology to make our service seamless, reliable, and available 24/7. | Up to 2,000 | Stockport, Sheffield, central Leeds, Leeds Central, Leeds, Dunfermline and Newcastle | Restructuring | Proposed |
| 11 Mar 2025 | civil service Employer citation: She said anyone who runs a business will agree that plans to cut Civil Service costs will be “more than possible” given advances in technology and AI. | 10,000 | Not stated | Costs | Proposed |
| 27 Feb 2025 | Ocado Employer citation: The company, which employs 20,000 people, said AI had helped improve the productivity of its engineering team, enabling it to cut 500 roles across its technology and finance divisions. | 500 | Not stated | Automation or AI | Proposed |