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Report – Golden Triangle UK Life Sciences Labour Market Trends
Golden Triangle - UK Life Sciences Labour Market Trends Report AI and Biotechnology Fuel Golden Triangle Recruitment Growth The UK's Life Sciences sector is entering a new phase of growth, fuelled by investment in biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and...
Report – Accounting & Finance UK Finance Labour Market Trends
Accounting & Finance UK - Finance Labour Market Trends Report Commerce & Industry Drives Accountancy Recruitment Growth UK accountancy hiring is increasingly split between Financial Services and Commerce & Industry. Within Financial Services,...
Commercial – UK Life Sciences Labour Market Trends, May 2026
The UK commercial life sciences sector is expected to enter 2026 with a softer hiring outlook as firms shift from rapid expansion towards cost control and operational efficiency. Commercial vacancies are forecast to decline 1.4% year-on-year following several years of strong growth linked to GLP-1 launches and broader pharmaceutical expansion.
Quick insights on hiring trends, industry shifts, and key sector developments to keep you informed in today’s dynamic job market.
Marketing 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.
HR 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.
Law Firms in the North – 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.
Finextra: Fintech hiring compensates for declining demand among banks for risk and compliance roles
Risk and compliance vacancies in traditional banks are expected to decline by 17% in 2024 as banks prioritise stabilization amidst changing market conditions. In contrast, fintech companies are projected to see a 28% rise in such roles, with 1,000 new positions anticipated.
City AM: City job openings set for ‘slight recovery’ after election-fuelled slump
Recruitment for London finance jobs is set for a “slight recovery” under the new Labour government, following a June slump before the general election. From April to June, London’s financial sector had 6,093 vacancies, a 4.9% decrease from the same period in 2023, according to a report by Morgan McKinley and Vacancysoft.
Fintech Alliance: UK Fintech Job Vacancies Surge as Investors Flock Back to London
London is witnessing a substantial increase in fintech job vacancies, spurred by renewed investor interest and technological advancements.
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The global de-dollarization begins now
Trump’s familiar slogan, Make America Great Again, risks taking on a different meaning. It may come to suggest a country that stands increasingly alone. Allies are being unsettled, while rivals appear more confident. Germany is in talks with Washington over the future of American bases on its soil. France, Italy and Spain have restricted access to their airspace for military flights bound for Israel.
Finance Forum Event March 31
The war in the Gulf is starting to hit the global economy. In the Philippines, a state of emergency has been declared over oil shortages, and other countries could soon face similar problems.
Why Europe needs Ukraine to win
It is not often said outright, but the latest Gulf conflict underlines a simple point. Europe is still a long way from replacing oil and gas with renewable energy. The first effects can already be seen in the UK, where spot gas prices have started to rise. They are nowhere near the peaks of 2022, but if the conflict continues, the pressure is likely to build.
Our partners in the recruitment industry share their thought leadership insights, advice, and best practices.
Pushing on Through… to create Profit, Purpose and Positive Choice
James Osborne | The Recruitment Network When entrepreneurial recruiters embark on the journey of leaving the safety of employed status within an established agency to launch out on their own, there are often a number of key drivers behind their reasons for doing so....
How much would you pay for a silver bullet?
Warren Kemp | CEO of Recruitment Matters International The recruitment industry first started in 1873: John Gabbitas opened up his education recruitment business three years before the telephone was invented. The recruitment sector now has more people...
Recruitment Entrepreneurs: The First 100 Days by Graeme Read
Graeme Read | 3RInside Getting your business on the right trajectory is essential and the first 100 days are critical for any new enterprise. Day Zero: Benjamin Franklin once said, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” Without a viable business plan, it’s...
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Webinar: IT Job Watch – December
Join our upcoming webinar on December 10 at 12 PM as James Chaplin and Matt Gallivan dive into the latest IT job market trends—with a special focus on gaming! We’ll cover IT hiring trends, macroeconomic impacts, and the skills driving change. Don’t miss out!
Webinar: IT Job Watch – November
Hear from James Chaplin, CEO of Vacancysoft, as he unveils critical insights into the shifting landscape of IT recruitment. Dive into emerging trends in IT job openings, regional shifts, the surge in SME hiring, and today’s skills in demand. Access actionable data on industry trends, venture capital flows, and economic factors shaping the IT sector. Secure your spot – register now!
Finance Forum
The Finance Forum is a monthly breakfast event, for business owners and senior executives who are interested in the latest economic trends, in terms of what it means for the London labour market, specifically within Finance.
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UK 2022 Review: Scientific vacancies in the Golden Triangle behind 2021 levels with Cambridge leading the way —new report with Cpl Life Sciences
UK 2022 Review: Scientific vacancies in the Golden Triangle behind 2021 levels with Cambridge leading the way Our latest report in partnership with CPL Life Sciences Hiring levels across Golden Triangle cities were down 9.1% year-on-year New scientific jobs in...
Insurance vacancies hit record levels as jobs surge outside London—new report with Harrison Holgate
Insurance vacancies hit record levels as jobs surge outside London! The latest report in partnership with Harrison Holgate! Outside London, vacancies for the rest of England and Wales experienced a buoyant 2022, up 48.2% from 2021 Overall insurance vacancies in the...
Accounting & Finance – UK Finance Labour Trends, March 2023
Accounting & Finance - UK Finance Labour Trends, March 2023 Accountancy vacancies saw significant rises in vacancies in 2022, with London top of the table again. But what big name firm pushed Barclays all the way for hiring the hottest talent? Written In...
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