Oracle Layoffs: US tech giant Oracle began another round of job cuts tied to its AI infrastructure push, with employees reportedly told in early-morning emails that “today is your last working day,” after system access was cut off. Severance Terms: Affected US workers are set to receive four weeks of base pay plus one extra week per year worked, with no confirmed cap in the latest documents. AI vs Jobs: The cuts highlight the tension between big AI spending and cost pressure, as Oracle plans up to $95B for AI infrastructure while headcount has already fallen sharply. UK Manufacturing Hiring: Make UK’s latest outlook says recruitment is slowing despite improving confidence, with manufacturing vacancies down and workforce jobs falling year-on-year. Renewables Jobs in Malaysia: Malaysia’s FiT 2027 quota for biogas, biomass and small hydropower is expected to draw RM3B in investment and create 5,000+ jobs, with applications via e-bidding in early 2027. Local Hiring Boosts: Evri launched a Peterborough recruitment drive for Christmas courier roles, while a UK automated warehouse plan in Stoke-on-Trent targets 102 new jobs. Workplace Safety & Pay: A West Midlands poll finds nearly a third of school support staff work in asbestos-affected buildings, renewing pressure for safer workplaces and fair pay. Disability Employment: Kyrgyzstan will launch two social enterprises to help people with disabilities gain skills and jobs, alongside expanded participation of law enforcement in UN peacekeeping.