Standard Chartered has announced plans to slash almost 8,000 back-office roles, as Britain's labour market continues to show signs of strain.

The bank said it will cut more than 15 per cent of support staff by 2030. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The bank said it will cut corporate functions roles by more than 15 per cent by 2030. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Standard Chartered plans to cut 7,000 jobs as it expands AI adoption, streamlines operations and targets higher returns by 2030.