The UK Internal Audit labour market expanded noticeably in 2025, reflecting stronger demand for governance and assurance capabilities across financial institutions. Total UK vacancies increased from 376 in 2024 to 445 in 2025, an 18% rise that indicates a clear improvement in hiring momentum throughout the year.
The war in the Gulf is starting to hit the global economy. In the Philippines, a state of emergency has been declared over oil shortages, and other countries could soon face similar problems.
UK legal hiring grew modestly in 2025, with vacancies rising 1.4%, but strong demand in specialist areas drove large increases in personal injury (+30.3%), banking and finance (+23.4%), and tax (+19%) roles. Regional markets expanded alongside London, with the North East (+28.6%) and Wales (+26%) leading growth, while law firm recruitment strategies diverged sharply, with some firms rapidly expanding and others scaling back hiring.
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A quarterly Finance Forum breakfast (March 25) will examine how recent political and economic developments—such as the Spring Budget, Labour’s growth plans, banking sector deregulation, falling interest rates, and rising geopolitical risks—are affecting the UK finance job market. The session will cover macroeconomic trends, surging finance sectors, in-demand skills, fastest-growing companies, and future industry hotspots, followed by a Q&A and networking session.
