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Northern England and the Midlands to face the brunt of the robot revolution
A report by the Centre for Cities think-tank warns automation could threaten 20 per cent of jobs in Britain's cities
THE march of the robots could threaten 20 per cent of jobs in Britain’s cities, with most of the brunt being borne by northern England and the Midlands, a new report warns today.
The alarming estimate of the effect of automation on employment comes from independent think-tank the Centre for Cities, which works with local authorities, business and the government to “understand and improve” the economic performance of Britain’s urban areas.
Retail workers’ union Usdaw said that employers are already cashing in on the replacement of humans with machines at supermarkets across the country, with automated check-outs rapidly replacing till operators.
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