A trade deal with the USA
Trump’s tariffs threaten UK exports in cars and pharma, but a weakening dollar and trade deal prospects offer a potential boost for UK industry.
Has Reeves tax gambit failed?
The UK economy contracts 0.3% amid job cuts and tax hikes. High earners are leaving, companies are downsizing, and urgent reform is needed to avoid deeper decline.
The rise of AI
Our CEO James Chaplin attended the APSCo IT Forum this week, where the conversation on AI highlighted the sharp contrast between sectors already integrating AI and those still defining their strategy.
Financial Services reform is coming
On July 15, the UK Chancellor will unveil major financial services reforms—including changes to pension fund investment rules, banking ringfencing, and crypto regulation–to boost a sector that makes up 8.8% of the UK economy but has stagnated since Brexit.
Vacancies in Law drop 10% YOY
Legal sector job vacancies in the UK have dropped by 10% in 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, as political instability and rapid technological change drive a more cautious approach to hiring across law firms and legal departments.
Minutes from the Finance Forum
Discover key takeaways from our latest Finance Forum, including how easing market volatility, UK–US trade developments, and shifting economic trends are shaping London’s financial services and labour market.
