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We partner with leading recruitment firms to produce thought leadership reports highlighting key labour market trends.
R&C – UK Finance Labour Market Trends Report, November 2024
The UK job market for Risk and Compliance roles is undergoing a significant transformation, with the fintech sector leading the charge. Risk and compliance vacancies within the banks are projected to experience a 17% drop in 2024 as banks focus on stabilisation in response to shifting market conditions.
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
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.
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Financial News: Inside London’s ESG hiring frenzy
Financial News published a story using Vacancysoft data on how recruiters are scrambling to find the best candidates to fill a surge in roles for ESG specialists in the City. Read it here.
Tax Journal: Post-Covid surge in vacancies
Vacancysoft and Morgan McKinley labour market data features in a Tax Journal story about how job vacancies for tax professionals have nearly doubled in a year. Read the full article here.
London Loves Business: Number of new London jobs continues to rise
Vacancysoft and APSCo labour market data features in a London Loves Business story about how the number of new jobs published in London continues to rise. Read the full article here.
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Trump, Tax and the new trade wars
Amid a wave of announcements, the most disruptive to the international order is arguably the president’s declaration that global taxation frameworks must be reformed. Specifically, he plans to double taxes on foreign nationals and companies that engage in discriminatory practices against U.S. businesses.
Hi Tech sectors set to drive UK growth
The announcement by the Labour party regarding increasing investment into AI will be welcome news for the industry. Similarly, with over 1,300 AI companies already established in London The UK tech sector overall is now worth £1 trillion and with VC firms are scaling up their funds, indicating that 2025 is set to be a bumper year for investment as UK-based venture capital firms raised $11.3bn in dry powder, a 59% increase from last year.
Trump, Tiktok and the new ‘America First’ presidency
Fourteen days into the year and the world holds its breath, as Trump prepares to retake control of the White House with a very different policy agenda to Biden. In terms of the economy overall, the USA should therefore continue to outperform other G8 countries, as the combination of tax breaks, deregulation and energy sector growth acts to boost GDP.
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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.
Hiring for UK litigation lawyers remains buoyant post-lockdown as the North West closes the gap on London for new private practice jobs — new report
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Real estate consultant vacancies in UK on course for record year, CBRE and JLL busiest recruiters — new report
Vacancies in the UK’s architectural practices are on the rebound after suffering a big setback during the first year of the pandemic — however, they are yet to reach the recruitment levels seen in 2019, according to a new report.
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