AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAI Hiring Compliance: The ICO has closed its consultation on automated recruitment after finding many UK employers using AI to screen and score candidates are effectively making decisions themselves, not just “supporting” humans—16 firms have already committed to act. Youth Jobs Pressure: A government split is growing over how fast to raise the minimum wage for 18-20 year-olds as youth unemployment tops 1m and a Milburn review warns the “lost generation” risk is costing the UK £125bn a year. HMRC Tax Rules: Self-employed workers face an August 7 deadline to start quarterly digital tax updates under Making Tax Digital, with HMRC warning of £200 fines. Workplace Tech in Borders: The Home Office is moving facial age estimation into asylum assessments, using a new £322k contract—raising fresh concerns about children’s rights and AI use. Jobs Impact in Industry: Nissan has cancelled EV powertrain localisation plans at Sunderland, putting future high-skilled jobs in doubt. Administration & Redundancies: BrandAlley has entered administration, with 75 jobs lost (88 of 163 employees retained). Health & Research Collaboration: The UK and France are partnering on AI-enabled women’s health research with Oxford and Paris Cité among the institutions.
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