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South East – UK Regional Labour Market Trends, May 2024

South East – UK Regional Labour Market Trends, May 2024

The symbiotic relationship between London and the South East has only strengthened in recent years, as the region has become a leading global hub for the high-tech industry. However, looking at this year so far, the region has experienced a slump in jobs and recruitment, especially compared to the peak of the post-pandemic period.

Transformation & Change – UK Insurance Labour Market Trends, May 2024

Transformation & Change – UK Insurance Labour Market Trends, May 2024

Insurance companies are facing a myriad of challenges at a time when there is deep uncertainty in the industry and the global economy. Similarly, transformation projects have changed and now require a far greater focus on data and analytics capabilities. The trend toward digitalisation has resulted in companies embracing the cloud, and with each wave of transformation, the level of cost and complexity has increased.

Regulatory Affairs – UK Life Sciences Labour Market Trends, May 2024

Regulatory Affairs – UK Life Sciences Labour Market Trends, May 2024

As the UK moves past the pandemic, the life sciences industry is still adjusting to the challenges associated with the post-Brexit regime. This, combined with the slowdown in trials during the pandemic, has resulted in a slowdown in recruitment within the sector, particularly affecting regulatory affairs professionals.

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July vacancies hit record levels

July vacancies hit record levels

The post-election bounce is real. When the vacancy volumes are analyzed by weekly totals, it is in July that the record total for the year has been posted. While this can be a function of the immediate post-election bounce, the wider economic news for the UK is broadly encouraging. The British Economy in Q1 grew by 0.7% which was the strongest expansion seen in over two years, and as a result, has beaten all forecasts. Insofar that Q2 is likely to be flat, that can be attributed to the dampening effect of the general election, hence the fact there was a jump in vacancies in July is a good sign.

Could the proposed changes to the minimum wage increase unemployment?

Could the proposed changes to the minimum wage increase unemployment?

With the Labour Party now in-situ, changes are being proposed to employment law which have the potential to be transformative to the UK, where the minimum wage is a key area being scrutinised. The proposal to scrap the tiered structure of the minimum wage, which means that there will be no difference in treatment, between those aged 16 year olds or those over 21 has the potential to cause a significant impact in the job market in terms of entry level roles. The question is, what are the likely second order consequences?

Miliband cancels new drilling licenses in the North Sea. What now?

Miliband cancels new drilling licenses in the North Sea. What now?

In one stroke of a ministerial pen, the drilling licenses which Sunak had committed to, were cancelled. Miliband for a long time has been an advocate of clean energy and has committed to decarbonizing the national grid, in full, by 2030. At the same time, in a sign this Government are prepared to tackle the NIMBYs head on, previous restrictions regarding on shore wind farms are to be removed and investment into solar power infrastructure is to be trebled.

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