Year in Review – UK Finance Labour Market Trends Report, January 2025
The combination of increased investment in AI, political shifts in the UK and falling interest rates has made 2024 a pivotal year for the finance sector.
The combination of increased investment in AI, political shifts in the UK and falling interest rates has made 2024 a pivotal year for the finance sector.
A new year brings a new government, in both the UK and the USA, with significant policy shifts in both countries.
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.
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).
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.
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.