This report analyses how AI is driving one of the few areas of growth in the UK labour market, with IT and data hiring accelerating even as wider recruitment slows. It explores how major tech and banking firms are investing aggressively in AI capability, while retail and professional services rapidly follow suit — reshaping job roles, skill demands and the competitive landscape across the country.
The report highlights how digital transformation is reshaping UK insurtech hiring, with IT roles rising sharply even as overall vacancies decline. It explores regional shifts, evolving skill needs, and how insurers are investing in data, delivery, and infrastructure to build a more agile, tech-driven workforce.
SAP talent demand surges across Europe ahead of the 2027 ECC deadline, with consulting roles booming—despite a UK hiring dip.
As the tsunami of AI disruption hits the world of white collar work, the legal sector is not immune from its impact. The recent study by Linklaters, where they measured the competency of AI engines to determine whether they were yet able to replicate the functions of a qualified lawyer were noteworthy.
The Government initiative to invest in AI-related infrastructure is at a time when the industry is accelerating away and while the UK remains a global leader, the planned investment will facilitate further growth and hiring.
