Housing & Planning: East Suffolk planners have slowed revisions on a proposed Beccles/Worlingham garden neighbourhood plan for up to 1,250 homes after concerns over drainage, highways, affordable housing, open space and the masterplan. Jobs Outlook: South Korea’s employment rebound is being questioned as the government cuts its jobs forecast, with chipmaking’s capital-heavy model blamed for weaker hiring despite stronger growth. AI Hiring Pressure: Employers are warning that AI-enhanced resumes are flooding inboxes with polished applications, making screening harder and raising the bar for candidates. Mortgage Rules Shock: Fed regulators’ new guidance is set to disrupt mortgages and lending, adding uncertainty for borrowers’ employment histories and affordability. Youth Skills Push: UNICEF highlights vocational training in Afghanistan as a practical route to jobs and income, while India’s GCCs are shifting toward role-adjacent reskilling to grow AI talent. Workforce Policy: India hosts BRICS labour ministers in Hyderabad to coordinate social protection, formal jobs, women’s participation and digital tools for workers. Career Education: A Kentucky career center job fair and multiple local career fairs aim to connect job seekers with workforce support. Health & Work: A 17-year-old’s Thailand collapse story underscores how medical crises can derail future plans and careers. Employment & Discrimination: A letter from a neurodivergent worker describes ongoing harassment from neighbors despite an autism-friendly workplace.