UK hospitality jobs at risk: London and across Britain, pubs and restaurants are shutting fast as owners cite cost pressure and tax burden, with hundreds of closures reported and thousands of roles threatened. Shareholder-first pay gap: An Oxfam Intermón report says Europe’s biggest firms are sending about 70% of profits to dividends and buybacks, widening wage and inequality gaps. Swiss immigration cap vote: Business groups and unions warn a “10 million” population limit could worsen labour shortages and strain EU-linked trade and agreements. AI hiring boost in London: SpaceX-linked Cursor will open a London HQ and hire around 200 staff for AI coding tools, with plans for more European offices. German biotech funding cools: Germany’s biotech sector raised ~€1.8bn in 2025, down 5%, as venture capital fell by up to a third and value creation concerns grow. EU asylum appeals structure: Ireland’s cabinet will discuss a new appeals setup under the EU migration pact, aiming to streamline protection and returns decisions. Care rights push in the UK: “Hugh’s law” proposals would give parents of seriously ill children financial support and stronger job protections. Workforce and skills: A UK manufacturing PMI jump signals improving output and employment, while reports highlight graduate earnings struggles and AI-driven job fears.