# Reeves unveils City skills compact for AI retraining

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is launching a "skills compact" with the City of London financial district, requiring firms to retrain employees in artificial intelligence. The initiative aims to address workforce displacement and skills gaps as AI reshapes the finance sector. It could set a precedent for government-led training partnerships across other industries.

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## Sources

### Business
- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/10/rachel-reeves-city-skills-compact-ai-training) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:00:12 GMT