London – UK Regional Labour Market Trends, December 2024

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.

Midlands – UK Regional Labour Market Trends, November 2024

Midlands – UK Regional Labour Market Trends, November 2024

The Midlands’ job market in 2024 mirrors the broader economic challenges facing the UK. Sluggish GDP growth and persistent inflation are influencing employment trends. While investment in infrastructure projects like HS2 supports Real Estate & Construction, Brexit and global market instability continue to impact export-focused sectors.

Northern England – UK Regional Labour Market Trends, October 2024

Northern England – UK Regional Labour Market Trends, October 2024

In the North East, the industrial and Engineering sector leads workforce growth, with a 22.4% year-on-year increase in vacancies, reaching nearly 1,197. This surge reflects rising investments in infrastructure and manufacturing, essential drivers of regional economic stability and development.

South – UK Regional Labour Market Trends, September 2024

South – UK Regional Labour Market Trends, September 2024

With the Labour Party now in power, its policy framework is expected to drive significant changes in the economy and labour market. The construction industry is preparing for a housebuilding effort on a scale not seen in decades. In other sectors, the focus is on how business-friendly the new government will be.

Scotland – UK Regional Labour Market Trends, August 2024

Scotland – UK Regional Labour Market Trends, August 2024

In the first seven months of 2024, Scotland recorded 12,766 professional vacancies, which accounted for 5.3% of the UK’s total of 226,708 vacancies. Scotland’s job market has seen a modest year-on-year increase of 0.5%, significantly lagging behind the UK’s national average growth of 2.5%.