Robot revolution to boost jobs in London but not in the North

Robot revolution to boost jobs in London but not in the North

Robots are set to create jobs in London with more demand for managers and IT staff, but cut jobs in administrative work and even accountancy across much of the rest of the country Credit: John Phillips/Getty Images The forthcoming robot revolution threatens to exacerbate the North-South divide, creating jobs in London and the South East, but destroying those elsewhere in the country, an economic think tank has warned.

Automation will boost demand for managers and IT workers, but trigger job losses even in skilled trades and some traditional professions.

Overall, there should be no net loss of jobs but there will […]

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