Use of AI by job candidates increasing, managers say The use of artificial intelligence (AI) by job candidates is increasing, according to new research. Managers say they are no longer getting a true picture of the person they are hiring. A survey of 928 UK managers, conducted by the Chartered Management Institute, found that AI
Skilled migrants could contribute £115bn to public finances, think tank says Skilled migrants settling in Britain are expected to contribute billions more to the public finances than they cost over their lifetimes, according to analysis published before an immigration rules overhaul expected on Monday. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is expected to announce her final decision
Government unveils £700 million to help develop stalled industrial sites Up to 10 major industrial and commercial sites across the UK could be built with the help of £700 million in public capital, the Government has announced. The strategic sites accelerator, launching on Monday, will help stalled projects that are commercially viable and have strong
King and Queen attend Sunday service in Antigua The King and Queen were told the voices of small states must be heard for there to be “true partnerships” in the Commonwealth as Caribbean nations welcomed the UK’s offer of slavery apology talks. Charles and Camilla’s first official engagement of their trip to Antigua for a
Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean was ‘a champion in every sense of the word’ Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean has been described as a “champion in every sense of the word” following her death aged 34. Political leaders across the island of Ireland have expressed profound sadness at the news of the passing of the former European
John Healey promises benefits bill ‘will come down under Labour’ John Healey has promised the benefits bill “will come down under Labour” and signalled there will be more “hard decisions” on cuts to public spending. The Chancellor on Sunday said media interpretations suggesting he wanted the bill to start falling before the general election were
Noel Gallagher’s ex-wife Meg Mathews reveals breast cancer battle and mastectomy Britpop figure Meg Mathews has revealed she has been secretly battling breast cancer and underwent a double mastectomy. The 60-year-old former wife of Oasis star Noel Gallagher said she would have “never known” she had cancer as she “looked great and felt great” when
Celtic stunned by Falkirk as inspired Scott Bain frustrates former club Celtic paid the price for a sloppy start and a superb display from former goalkeeper Scott Bain as they fell to a 2-0 defeat at Falkirk. Ethan Ross netted in the third minute after a mistake by Cameron Carter-Vickers and Scott Tanser put Falkirk
Third weekend of protests in France as youth-led rallies sweep Europe Hundreds of thousands of protesters inspired by frustrated high school students have taken to the streets France’s protests were overwhelmingly peaceful, with Halloween costumes lightening the mood, but gatherings in Paris and other cities ended in clouds of tear gas and scattered fires set
King to speak about slavery with ‘unflinching honesty’ – but no apology expected The King will speak about slavery with “unflinching honesty” and “sincere sorrow” in a speech to Commonwealth leaders but is not expected to offer an apology. Charles will deliver the address opening the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Chogm) on Tuesday, now