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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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The Banker: Rising demand for ESG banking roles in England and Wales
Vacancysoft data on ESG banking vacancies featured in The Banker, showing how new jobs were set to jump 47% year-on-year in 2021. Read the article here now.
FT: UK recruitment soars amid warnings of staff shortages
The Financial Times published a story using Vacancysoft data on how UK recruitment has surged this year, bucking the traditional summer lull in job offers. Read the full article now.
HRD: Job openings on the rebound
The Human Resources Director published a story using Vacancysoft data on how HR job openings saw an upswing before 2020 ended. Read the full article here now.
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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.
A New Year, A New Government – What next for the UK employment market?
With the recent change in government, the shift in economic strategy is evident. The OECD is projecting economic growth for the UK next year; however, their analysis suggests that state-led enterprises are likely to benefit the most. At the same time, companies are delisting from the London Stock Exchange at unprecedented rates, raising questions about what measures are necessary for the city’s revival.
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Insurance claims jobs hit three-year high in early 2022, on course for record-breaking year following UK High Court covid ruling
Insurance companies in the UK are publishing record numbers of vacancies for claims specialists as they gear up for a surge in covid litigation following the landmark High Court decision in favour of business interruption insurance policyholders.
Regulatory affairs jobs dip in UK life sciences following record-breaking year, while EU hiring hits all-time high in 2022
Vacancies for regulatory affairs professionals across UK life sciences fell in the first months of 2022, following a year when pharmaceutical firms published the most new regulatory jobs since records began, new research shows.
Accountant jobs rise again after lull, with vacancies in financial services overtaking accountancy sector for first time
Hiring for accountants in England and Wales experienced a buoyant start to 2022 following a slight dip at the end of the year, with vacancies in London at an all-time high, according to new research.
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