Thought Leadership
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We partner with leading recruitment firms to produce thought leadership reports highlighting key labour market trends.
Year in Review – UK Finance Labour Market Trends, January 2026
This report finds that UK financial-services hiring grew 13% in 2025 despite economic uncertainty, driven by strong demand for technology, compliance, and digital transformation roles, with fintech vacancies rising 29% and Greater London accounting for over half of all growth.
Accountancy vacancies increased 15% with a sharp rise in senior leadership roles, banking hiring focused on IT and operational resilience, and fintech remained the sector’s fastest-growing segment as firms expanded software, product, and business-development teams.
Year in Review – Regional Labour Market Trends, January 2026
This report shows that the UK hiring market is recovering unevenly, with London remaining the largest hiring hub while regions like Northern Ireland, the North West, and the East Midlands are experiencing faster growth due to infrastructure investment and regional funding. The strongest driver of job creation is the technology sector, where demand for roles such as software engineers, AI specialists, and cybersecurity experts continues to rise, supported by government industrial strategy and increased corporate investment in finance, infrastructure, and defence.
London – UK Regional Labour Market Trends, December 2025
This report examines London’s stronger-than-average job growth in 2025, driven by rising demand for tech and executive roles. It highlights a shift toward digital skills as leading employers expand despite wider economic caution.
Quick insights on hiring trends, industry shifts, and key sector developments to keep you informed in today’s dynamic job market.
Law Snapshot
Stay informed with the latest insights on labour market shifts, hiring patterns, and industry-specific analytics. Our Snapshots highlight key developments across multiple sectors, helping you navigate the evolving recruitment landscape.
Insurance Snapshot
Stay informed with the latest insights on labour market shifts, hiring patterns, and industry-specific analytics. Our Snapshots highlight key developments across multiple sectors, helping you navigate the evolving recruitment landscape.
BBC News: £150,000 starting salaries as firms fight for staff
BBC News published a story using Vacancysoft and BCL Legal data on how vacancies for London-based associates rose 131% year-on-year last year. Read the full article here.
City A.M.: Katten hikes London associate pay as competition for City law firms soar
City A.M. published a story using Vacancysoft and BCL Legal data on how London-based law firms have been struggling to fill job vacancies during the pandemic. Read the full article here.
FT: London law firms struggle to fill jobs as competition for applicants soars
The FT published a story using Vacancysoft data on how London-based law firms are struggling to fill job vacancies as soaring demand for legal services has resulted in a shortage of permanent staff. Read it here now.
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AI’s Coming Power Surge
The UK faces a growing energy gap as domestic production declines and demand surges, driven by AI and the digital economy. With aging infrastructure and unreliable renewables, nuclear is back in focus, but can SMRs scale fast enough? A long-term strategy is no longer optional.
Tax rises in Autumn are now inevitable
Tax rises this Autumn now look inevitable after Labour’s welfare reforms collapsed. With markets rattled, Starmer forced into a U-turn, and Reform gaining ground, pressure is mounting ahead of the next Budget.
The US strikes Iran
The US strike on Iran’s nuclear sites marks a turning point, likely accelerating Tehran’s push for nuclear weapons while sidelining moderates and escalating regional tensions. As the UK faces rising threats from a growing Iran–Russia axis, its lack of military readiness is becoming a critical vulnerability.
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Read the latest news on the recruitment and staffing industry through stories powered by Vacancysoft’s labour market data, analysis and our thought leadership pieces.
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