we're proposing some changes to the structure and ways of working which will impact around 900 colleagues, with potentially 600 colleagues leaving Sky if the proposals go ahead. This includes moving more work to our trusted global outsource partners so that we can be more flexible and responsive in how we operate.
Sky is planning to cut 600 UK jobs as it looks to focus on its streaming services. The media organisation has launched a consultation on proposed changes, which affect 900 roles. However, it expects 600 positions will be axed. About two-thirds of jobs to go are understood to be at sites in Leeds, London and Livingston, West Lothian. Since 2023, Sky has cut almost 3,000 roles including engineers installing satellite dishes and earlier this year it announced the closure of three call centres, slashing 2,000 jobs.
A staffer familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified, told The Register that the figure seems low, citing allegations that Microsoft's recent layoff notices failed to count those let go who worked remotely. "It feels like that happened here too, the reported numbers don't quite match up with what my network is saying," our source said, adding that a massive number of employees in India are being let go and that several offices may be closed.
Employers across the U.S. announced 62,075 job cuts in July, a 29% increase from June and a 140% surge over July 2024, ending the typical midsummer lull.
Government workers have important jobs that are critical to providing important services to taxpayers. If jobs are cut and those services aren't provided or aren't provided in a timely and competent way, there can be significant negative fallout.
"The HR Technology segment of Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd., which operates Indeed and Glassdoor, announced a reduction of approximately 1,300 employees, representing about 6 percent of the segment's total workforce as of April 1, 2025."
London EV Company (LEVC) has announced it will cut approximately 180 manufacturing jobs at its Ansty site due to a significant decline in sales and increasingly challenging automotive conditions. Demand for electric hackney carriages has been affected by rising costs and ongoing reductions in the number of drivers, prompting the need for restructuring to ensure the future of the London black cab.
The affected employees are part of its store support centres, as Lululemon evolves its organizational structure to operate with more agility and further invest in growth.
