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London – UK Regional Labour Market Trends, December 2024
Recent political and economic developments in the UK have shaped the landscape for professional vacancies in 2024. Following the recent election, renewed government policies have focused on boosting key industries such as technology, financial services, and green energy.
Biotech – UK Life Sciences Labour Market Trends, November 2024
The UK biotechnology sector is undergoing significant change as 2024 ends, driven by increased corporate venture capital and private equity funding. This financial boost has spurred activity, with investments in startups and scaling initiatives creating new jobs despite lingering post-COVID challenges.
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.
Quick insights on hiring trends, industry shifts, and key sector developments to keep you informed in today’s dynamic job market.
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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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Martech and the future of the Marketing profession
Automation through technology is not a new phenomenon. Every generation can cite its own case study of how jobs have been replaced by people. However, historically, the segments of the workforce most likely to be disrupted, have been the blue collar workers, and office based work, has proven resilient against that change.

Is a trade war between the EU and USA now inevitable?
With former President Trump moving to implement his policy agenda, initial measures have already been set in motion. He has declared a state of emergency at the border, leveraging his executive powers to impose tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico, with the European Union (EU) now in his sights.

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.
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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
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.
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.
C&I accountant hiring at record levels in UK with jobs tech and telecoms firms driving surge — new report
Hiring levels for C&I accountants in Q1 2022 up 40% year-on-year Number of new jobs in January 2022 hit all-time monthly high Tech & telecoms with surge in hiring, specialist fields most sought-after function London increases share of total jobs, Reading &...

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