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News · 26 January 2026

Survey: 27% UK workers fear AI job losses now

Survey: 27% UK workers fear AI job losses now

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A Randstad survey reveals that 27% of UK workers fear job losses to AI in the next five years. This concern is amplified by Morgan Stanley research indicating the UK is experiencing net job losses due to AI, unlike the US, Japan, Germany and Australia. While British businesses report an 11.5% productivity increase from AI, rising unemployment and employer costs exacerbate job market pressures, especially impacting younger workers.

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