Starling Bank to cut 130 jobs as UK fintech pursues AI-driven restructuring

Starling Bank, a UK challenger bank, announced plans to cut 130 jobs as part of a restructuring effort to streamline operations and accelerate AI-driven product development. The move follows a 3% decline in pre-tax profits to £217m and a revenue drop to £887m for the year ending 2025. The bank aims to enhance agility and reduce duplication while expanding its use of AI in banking services.

London Cleantech Startup Fuse Energy Hires Workplace Performance Manager Amid Productivity Push

Fuse Energy, a London-based startup founded in 2022, announced the hiring of a workplace performance manager to enhance employee productivity and wellness. The role includes managing workplace standards, employee health initiatives, and supplier relationships. The decision sparked debate about balancing performance optimization with employee privacy and burnout risks.