Year-in-Review Magazine: A New Year, A New Government – What’s next for the UK employment market?
A new year brings a new government, in both the UK and the USA, with significant policy shifts in both countries.
London – UK Legal Labour Market Trends, November 2024
The general election’s immediate impact has, unsurprisingly, led to record recruitment, particularly in July. Moreover, Labour’s focus on employment law reforms has driven a surge in demand for employment lawyers, with August also seeing record levels of legal recruitment.
MedTech – UK Life Sciences Labour Market Trends, December 2024
The MedTech sector is slowly gathering steam again in the UK’s post-pandemic economy, and manufacturing is now being scaled up. For 2024 so far, the total number of vacancies has risen overall (both in scientific and non-scientific positions across MedTech).
A&F – UK Finance Labour Market Trends Report, December 2024
The accountancy job market in the UK has seen notable changes, with an overall drop in the number of vacancies nationwide. A closer look reveals that 59% of roles are based outside London, but these regions have experienced an 8.6% decline in vacancies.
London – UK Regional Labour Market Trends, December 2024
Recent political and economic developments in the UK have shaped the landscape for professional vacancies in 2024. Following the recent election, renewed government policies have focused on boosting key industries such as technology, financial services, and green energy.
Biotech – UK Life Sciences Labour Market Trends, November 2024
The UK biotechnology sector is undergoing significant change as 2024 ends, driven by increased corporate venture capital and private equity funding. This financial boost has spurred activity, with investments in startups and scaling initiatives creating new jobs despite lingering post-COVID challenges.
