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Daily Mirror
04-08-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Listed: Ten most 'AI exposed' jobs AND the roles humans still dominate
The jobs market is already cooling, with companies scaling back on hiring and increasing lay-offs in response to the Chancellor's National Insurance hike and a rise in the minimum wage. One in ten graduates have already altered their career plans due to fears that artificial intelligence (AI) will jeopardise their job prospects. University leavers aiming for careers in graphic design, coding, film and art are particularly worried about the impact of AI, with many fearing the rapidly evolving technology could make their jobs redundant. These concerns arise as Britain's job market continues to cool, with firms cutting back on recruitment and increasing redundancies in response to the Chancellor's National Insurance increase and a rise in the minimum wage. According to a survey of 4,072 individuals by university and career advisers Prospects, 10 percent stated they had changed their career plans because of AI, a figure that rises to 11 percent among graduates. The primary reason given was worry that their chosen jobs could become redundant. Opportunities in the creative industries were highlighted as being particularly at risk from AI's rapid progression. Risks and opportunities Chris Rea from Prospects noted that while many graduates are avoiding certain careers due to AI, others are exploring new industries because of the opportunities the technology offers, reports the Express. Jeremy Swan, from the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services, said technological advances are forcing graduates to seek roles where they cannot be easily substituted by AI. He stated: "I think it's about re-framing people's thinking, so that they can see there are opportunities out there that look slightly different than what they're used to." Mr Swan said AI has left many students and graduates feeling "really uncertain about where they stand". Data from job search platform Adzuna reveals entry-level positions have plummeted by 32 percent since Chat GPT launched in November 2022. Mr Swan added: "There's a lot of uncertainty that's come off the back of AI, people worrying how it's going to affect their chosen career paths, and we would just say this is where decent career support matters more than ever." Jobs least exposed to AI: Logging equipment operators. Motorboat operators. Orderlies. Floor sanders and finishers. Pile driver operators. Rail-track laying and maintenance equipment. Foundry moulders and coremakers. Water treatment plant and system operators. Bridge and lock tenders. Dredge operators. Jobs most exposed to AI: Interpreters and translators. Historians. Passenger attendants. Sales representatives of services. Writers and authors. Customer service representatives. CNC tool programmers. Telephone operators. Ticket agents and travel clerks. Broadcast announcers and radio DJs. Recruitment has declined LinkedIn data reveals that UK hiring dropped by 6.7 percent in June compared to May, following a 3.9 percent increase the previous month. Official statistics also show that unemployment rose to a four-year high of 4.7 percent in the three months leading up to May. Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey recently suggested that larger interest rate cuts may be necessary if the jobs market continues to slow down. City traders predict rates could be reduced from 4.25 percent to 4 percent at Thursday's Monetary Policy Committee meeting. University graduates are now facing an increasingly challenging job market as employers reduce graduate recruitment. Data from Adzuna shows that graduate job listings have plummeted by nearly 23 percent in the year to April as rising taxes lead businesses to cut back on entry-level hiring. Meanwhile, increases to the national living wage mean many graduate schemes now only offer salaries equivalent to the minimum wage, which is currently £12.21 per hour or £25,500 a year for full-time workers. Major employer KPMG has reduced its recruitment scheme, hiring just 942 graduates and school leavers last year compared with 1,399 in 2023. The company expects to hire around 1,000 this year. The competition for entry-level roles is more intense than ever, leading many graduates to utilise AI for assistance with job applications. According to a survey by Prospects, 43 percent have used AI to edit or draft a cover letter, while 26 percent have employed it for answering questions on application forms. However, Mr Swan suspects that students might be under-reporting their use of AI. He advised students to ensure they use "these tools in an ethical way", even if AI can provide a starting point for CVs or cover letters.
Telegraph
03-08-2025
- Business
- Telegraph
Graduates change career plans as AI upends jobs market
One in 10 graduates have already changed their career plans over fears that artificial intelligence (AI) will upend their job prospects. University leavers seeking a career in industries such as graphic design, coding, film and art are particularly concerned about the impact of AI on their prospects, fearing the rapidly developing technology will render their jobs obsolete. It comes amid wider concerns about Britain's cooling labour market, with companies slashing hiring and increasing lay-offs in recent months as they battle the Chancellor's recent National Insurance raid and increase to the minimum wage. According to the survey of 4,072 respondents by the university and career advisers, Prospects, 10pc said they had changed their career plans because of AI, rising to 11pc among graduates. Chris Rea from Prospects said while many graduates were changing their career plans because of the negative impact of AI, others were considering working in a new industry because of the opportunities the technology has created. The main reason given by students and graduates for changing their career path was owing to concerns that their job would become obsolete. University leavers also singled out that opportunities in the creative industry were at risk owing the rapid advancement of AI. Jeremy Swan, from the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services, said technological advancements meant there is more pressure on graduates to seek out jobs in industries where they cannot be replicated by AI. He added: 'I think it's about re-framing people's thinking, so that they can see there are opportunities out there that look slightly different than what they're used to.' Mr Swan said AI has left many students and graduates feeling 'really uncertain about where they stand'. The number of new entry-level vacancies has fallen 32pc since Chat GPT was released in November 2022, according to figures by Adzuna, the job search platform. Mr Swan added: 'There's a lot of uncertainty that's come off the back of AI, people worrying how it's going to affect their chosen career paths, and we would just say this is where decent career support matters more than ever.' According to LinkedIn data, hiring in the UK fell 6.7pc in June compared with a month earlier, following a 3.9pc rise in May. Official data also showed that unemployment jumped to a four-year high of 4.7pc in the three months to May. Last month, the Bank of England Governor, Andrew Bailey, said larger interest rate cuts will be required if the jobs market starts to show clearer signs of a slowdown. City traders are expecting the Bank's Monetary Policy Committee to cut interest rates from 4.25pc to 4pc when they meet on Thursday. University leavers are facing an increasingly challenging labour market this year, with employers cutting back on graduate recruitment. According to data published by Adzuna in May, graduate job listings plunged by almost 23pc in the year to April as soaring taxes prompt businesses to cut back hiring for entry level positions. Increases to the national living wage, which increased 6.7pc to £12.21 per hour in April, mean many graduate schemes are only offering salaries in line with the minimum wage. A full-time worker on the UK's lowest salary now earns the equivalent of £25,500 annually. KPMG is one of the major employers to cut its recruitment scheme, with just 942 graduates and school leavers hired last year compared with 1,399 in 2023. It expects to hire around 1,000 graduates and school leavers this year. As graduates face increasing competition for entry level roles and a cooling job market, many are turning to AI to help draft and tailor their job applications. The survey by Prospects also found that 43pc had used AI to edit or draft a cover letter, while 26pc had used AI to answer questions in job application forms. However, Mr Swan believes students and graduates are under-reporting their use in AI. He said that while using AI can be helpful in getting students started with their CV or cover, students needed to make sure they were using 'these tools in an ethical way'.
Scotsman
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Top 10 most wished for vinyl albums in the UK
The top ten most wished-for vinyl albums in the UK have been revealed by Amazon | Amazon This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. Seven of the top 10 most wished-for vinyls are by acts who rose to fame over 35 years ago. There's a surprise entry from the world of gaming - but number one? Some might say it was always going to be Oasis. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Vinyl never went out of style - it just waited patiently for its comeback. And now it's leading the charts again, with music fans snapping up everything from deluxe box sets to gaming soundtracks on coloured discs. What's striking about the current top 10 most wished for vinyl albums on Amazon UK is just how long some of these artists have been around. Seven of the acts came to prominence more than 35 years ago, and only one band on the list - Wolf Alice - formed this century. It's a testament to the enduring appeal of classic rock, synth-pop and indie pioneers that today's vinyl collectors are still reaching for legendary names like George Harrison, Pink Floyd, Oasis and Duran Duran. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Here's what's topping wish lists in the UK right now, starting from number ten. 10. Chris Rea – New Light Through Old Windows (Recycled Black Vinyl) - £31.99 An understated classic for fans of smooth, soulful rock. This compilation album captures some of Rea's most loved tracks with remastered warmth on sustainable recycled vinyl. 9. Orbital - The Brown Album - £31.99 The pioneering electronic duo's 1993 self-titled second album is a cult favourite, and this new pressing brings back the rave-era magic with pristine audio fidelity. 8. Pet Shop Boys - Discography: The Complete Singles Collection 1985-1991 (Limited Edition 2LP Blue Vinyl) - £44.99 A stunning blue-vinyl reissue of the synth-pop legends' most iconic tracks, from 'West End Girls' to 'It's a Sin'. It's a nostalgia trip worth every penny. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 7. Wolf Alice -The Clearing (Amazon Exclusive Picture Disc Vinyl) - £29.99 This exclusive pressing features gorgeous artwork and raw, emotional indie-rock from one of Britain's most compelling modern bands. 6. Paul Weller - Find El Dorado (Amazon Exclusive Alternate Sleeve) - £39.99 The Modfather returns with another polished release - and fans are loving this alternate sleeve edition, only available through Amazon. 5. Duran Duran - Greatest (Limited 2LP White Vinyl) - £39.99 All the hits, now in sleek white vinyl. From 'Rio' to 'Ordinary World', this collection is a must for fans of '80s pop-rock done right. 4. George Harrison - Let It Roll: Songs of George Harrison - £51.99 This triple-vinyl collection spans Harrison's solo career with a beautifully presented set of tracks that includes 'My Sweet Lord' and 'All Things Must Pass'. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 3. Fallout: The Soothing Sounds of the Apocalypse - £29.57 Yes, a video game / streaming hit soundtrack has cracked the top three. Fallout's atmospheric score on translucent blue vinyl is proving irresistible to collectors and gamers alike. 2. Pink Floyd - At Pompeii (Mcmlxxii) –--£37.98 A defining moment in psychedelic rock, captured live in an ancient amphitheatre. This reissue of the iconic concert film soundtrack is a must for Floyd purists. Definitely maybe the most wanted vinyl in Britain right now | Amazon 1. Oasis - Time Flies… 1994–2009 -£69.99 The Gallagher brothers take the crown with this four-LP box set of every single they released - and it's not even out yet! If you ever sang along to 'Wonderwall' or 'Don't Look Back in Anger', this one's for you. It's officially released on June 13, but it's already the most wished-for vinyl album in the Amazon charts. If you missed out on the mad scramble for Oasis reunion show tickets, pick this up as a consolation prize. These are the albums vinyl lovers are adding to their wish lists - but they won't stay in stock forever, especially the limited edition pressings. If something caught your eye, now's the time to secure it. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Also worth considering: other specialist vinyl retailers like Rough Trade or MusicMagpie are also offering exclusive pressings, bundles, and second-hand gems that might not show up on mainstream charts – so it's worth having a browse.
Scotsman
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Top 10 most wished for vinyl albums in the UK
The top ten most wished-for vinyl albums in the UK have been revealed by Amazon | Amazon This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. Seven of the top 10 most wished-for vinyls are by acts who rose to fame over 35 years ago. There's a surprise entry from the world of gaming - but number one? Some might say it was always going to be Oasis. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Vinyl never went out of style - it just waited patiently for its comeback. And now it's leading the charts again, with music fans snapping up everything from deluxe box sets to gaming soundtracks on coloured discs. What's striking about the current top 10 most wished for vinyl albums on Amazon UK is just how long some of these artists have been around. Seven of the acts came to prominence more than 35 years ago, and only one band on the list - Wolf Alice - formed this century. It's a testament to the enduring appeal of classic rock, synth-pop and indie pioneers that today's vinyl collectors are still reaching for legendary names like George Harrison, Pink Floyd, Oasis and Duran Duran. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Here's what's topping wish lists in the UK right now, starting from number ten. 10. Chris Rea – New Light Through Old Windows (Recycled Black Vinyl) - £31.99 An understated classic for fans of smooth, soulful rock. This compilation album captures some of Rea's most loved tracks with remastered warmth on sustainable recycled vinyl. 9. Orbital - The Brown Album - £31.99 The pioneering electronic duo's 1993 self-titled second album is a cult favourite, and this new pressing brings back the rave-era magic with pristine audio fidelity. 8. Pet Shop Boys - Discography: The Complete Singles Collection 1985-1991 (Limited Edition 2LP Blue Vinyl) - £44.99 A stunning blue-vinyl reissue of the synth-pop legends' most iconic tracks, from 'West End Girls' to 'It's a Sin'. It's a nostalgia trip worth every penny. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 7. Wolf Alice -The Clearing (Amazon Exclusive Picture Disc Vinyl) - £29.99 This exclusive pressing features gorgeous artwork and raw, emotional indie-rock from one of Britain's most compelling modern bands. 6. Paul Weller - Find El Dorado (Amazon Exclusive Alternate Sleeve) - £39.99 The Modfather returns with another polished release - and fans are loving this alternate sleeve edition, only available through Amazon. 5. Duran Duran - Greatest (Limited 2LP White Vinyl) - £39.99 All the hits, now in sleek white vinyl. From 'Rio' to 'Ordinary World', this collection is a must for fans of '80s pop-rock done right. 4. George Harrison - Let It Roll: Songs of George Harrison - £51.99 This triple-vinyl collection spans Harrison's solo career with a beautifully presented set of tracks that includes 'My Sweet Lord' and 'All Things Must Pass'. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 3. Fallout: The Soothing Sounds of the Apocalypse - £29.57 Yes, a video game / streaming hit soundtrack has cracked the top three. Fallout's atmospheric score on translucent blue vinyl is proving irresistible to collectors and gamers alike. 2. Pink Floyd - At Pompeii (Mcmlxxii) –--£37.98 A defining moment in psychedelic rock, captured live in an ancient amphitheatre. This reissue of the iconic concert film soundtrack is a must for Floyd purists. Definitely maybe the most wanted vinyl in Britain right now | Amazon 1. Oasis - Time Flies… 1994–2009 -£69.99 The Gallagher brothers take the crown with this four-LP box set of every single they released - and it's not even out yet! If you ever sang along to 'Wonderwall' or 'Don't Look Back in Anger', this one's for you. It's officially released on June 13, but it's already the most wished-for vinyl album in the Amazon charts. If you missed out on the mad scramble for Oasis reunion show tickets, pick this up as a consolation prize. These are the albums vinyl lovers are adding to their wish lists - but they won't stay in stock forever, especially the limited edition pressings. If something caught your eye, now's the time to secure it. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
BBC News
12-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Nature trail created at Rotherham engineering firm HQ
An engineering firm has created a nature trail around its headquarters to encourage wildlife to the site and boost employees health and 1km (0.6 mile) long route has been developed in the grounds of Aesseal's Mill Close base in trail, which will be officially opened on 22 May, features habitats for animals, including hedgehogs and bees, as well as an outdoor classroom for schools to use and a covered meeting founder and managing director Chris Rea, 71, said the initiative had been "25 years in the making". "About 30 years ago William Hague was on our board and asked what we were going to do about the environment and we thought maybe we'd have a pond," Mr Rea said."Then we realised we could be more ambitious."The trail, which snakes around the perimeter of the Bradmarsh Business Park, also features several sculptures of woodland creatures created by local artist Robin its creation a family of great tits have taken up home in a bird box in the have been able to keep an eye on the birds via a camera feed, which plays on a large screen in reception and recently captured the hatching of a number of chicks. Mr Rea said: "I've educated myself on the subject, I've spent hundreds and thousands of hours reading about the environment to understand net zero and industrial processes."I'm not an eco warrior, I'm a pragmatic environmentalist."The cost of Co2 emissions will become so huge that businesses have no choice but to tweak their strategies." Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
