Thought Leadership
See our latest news, market reports, executive comment and recent newsletters — and discover which media outlets use Vacancysoft thought leadership and data to enhance their stories
We partner with leading recruitment firms to produce thought leadership reports highlighting key labour market trends.
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.
Fintech – UK Finance Labour Market Trends, December 2025
This report examines the sharp rebound in UK FinTech hiring, with vacancies set to rise 36.9% and London accounting for nearly three-quarters of all roles. It highlights accelerating demand for specialist technology, compliance and credit risk talent, driven by fast-scaling firms and a sector increasingly focused on regulation, resilience and platform innovation.
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.
Our CEO, James Chaplin, provides insight into business, operations and thought leadership at Vacancysoft.
A trade deal with the USA
Trump’s tariffs threaten UK exports in cars and pharma, but a weakening dollar and trade deal prospects offer a potential boost for UK industry.
Has Reeves tax gambit failed?
The UK economy contracts 0.3% amid job cuts and tax hikes. High earners are leaving, companies are downsizing, and urgent reform is needed to avoid deeper decline.
The rise of AI
Our CEO James Chaplin attended the APSCo IT Forum this week, where the conversation on AI highlighted the sharp contrast between sectors already integrating AI and those still defining their strategy.
Our partners in the recruitment industry share their thought leadership insights, advice, and best practices.
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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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