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World Business Report: First broadcast 18/01/2023 22:32 GMT : Microsoft to axe 10,000 jobs

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Microsoft to axe 10,000 jobs

First broadcast 18/01/2023 22:32 GMT 

First broadcast 18/01/2023 22:32 GMT : Microsoft to axe 10,000 jobs

BBC World Service - World Business Report, Microsoft to axe 10,000 jobs

Microsoft hints at some changes to its hardware line up

Job cuts to affect 5% of its global workforce.

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(Picture: A building with offices belonging to Microsoft is seen in Chevy Chase, Maryland, January 18, 2023. Credit: Getty Images.)

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