AI is replacing jobs across Britain: Is this a turning point or a dangerous new normal?
Artificial intelligence is quietly reshaping Britain’s workforce, replacing roles while shrinking entry-level opportunities. Morgan Stanley data shows the UK recorded an 8 percent net job loss linked to AI—double the global average—even as productivity rose. With unemployment at a five-year high and junior roles fading, the shift signals more than change: it points to a labour market under growing strain.
Artificial intelligence is quietly reshaping Britain’s workforce, replacing roles while shrinking entry-level opportunities. Morgan Stanley data shows the UK recorded an 8 percent net job loss linked to AI—double the global average—even as productivity rose. With unemployment at a five-year high and junior roles fading, the shift signals more than change: it points to a labour market under growing strain.
