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DateEmployerJobsWhereStated reasonStatus
12 Oct 2025TikTok

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

439LondonRestructuringIn consultation
23 Sep 2025Amazon

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 250EalingFalling demandIn consultation
8 Sep 2025Reach

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

600Not statedAutomation or AIProposed
22 Aug 2025TikTok

Employer citation: The cuts are part of a global push by the company towards moderating content with artificial intelligence.

Number not statedLondonAutomation or AIProposed
30 Jul 2025Santander

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 2,000Not statedAutomation or AIConfirmed
19 May 2025Santander 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 750Not statedCostsProposed
10 Apr 2025Cabinet 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 1,200WhitehallRestructuringProposed
27 Mar 2025Sky

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 2,000Stockport, Sheffield, central Leeds, Leeds Central, Leeds, Dunfermline and NewcastleRestructuringProposed
11 Mar 2025civil 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.

10,000Not statedCostsProposed
27 Feb 2025Ocado

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.

500Not statedAutomation or AIProposed