On July 15, the UK Chancellor will unveil major financial services reforms—including changes to pension fund investment rules, banking ringfencing, and crypto regulation–to boost a sector that makes up 8.8% of the UK economy but has stagnated since Brexit.
Legal sector job vacancies in the UK have dropped by 10% in 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, as political instability and rapid technological change drive a more cautious approach to hiring across law firms and legal departments.
Discover key takeaways from our latest Finance Forum, including how easing market volatility, UK–US trade developments, and shifting economic trends are shaping London’s financial services and labour market.
UK life sciences hit £3.2B in Q1 2025 investment, driven by AI, policy shifts, and rising demand for sales talent in Cambridge, Oxford, and London.
Professional job vacancies in the South West rose in early 2025, driven by infrastructure investment and the Western Gateway initiative.
