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South – UK Regional Labour Market Trends, September 2024

South – UK Regional Labour Market Trends, September 2024

With the Labour Party now in power, its policy framework is expected to drive significant changes in the economy and labour market. The construction industry is preparing for a housebuilding effort on a scale not seen in decades. In other sectors, the focus is on how business-friendly the new government will be.

London – UK Insurance Labour Market Trends, September 2024

London – UK Insurance Labour Market Trends, September 2024

Lloyd’s of London’s recent report highlights the most favourable underwriting conditions in over a decade, signalling a significant upturn in the insurance market. Profits have surged from £3.9bn in the first half of 2023 to £4.9bn in the same period of 2024, reflecting robust market growth. This positive trend has been mirrored in London’s job market, with insurance vacancies increasing by 6.6% this year.

Engineering – UK Life Sciences Labour Market Trends, September 2024

Engineering – UK Life Sciences Labour Market Trends, September 2024

The UK pharmaceuticals sector is recovering from its post-pandemic slowdown, with a focus on addressing the backlog of drug approvals by the MHRA. As approvals accelerate, pharmaceutical manufacturing is ramping up, contributing to an 8.8% increase in engineering vacancies in 2024 compared to last year.

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Technology, Automation and the future of Banking

Technology, Automation and the future of Banking

For the UK, Financial Services has a critical part to play, in terms of GDP, our balance of payments and employment. Within the Financial Services industry though, increasingly Fintech is starting to come to the fore. New challengers such as Starling, Monzo, Revolut and Wise have disrupted the incumbents and as a result, the industry has permanently changed.

Labour’s tax dilemma

Labour’s tax dilemma

The impact of the budget on tax recruitment is apparent. March 2024 was the record month for tax vacancies going back to January 2019, beating even the peak post pandemic months in 2021. At the same time, in a recent report featured in Bloomberg, the UK is set to see 9,500 millionaires repatriate away, which is more than any other country globally, with the exception of China.

Retail slumps to four year low

Retail slumps to four year low

With the general election looming, increasingly the question is becoming one of judgement. Who do we trust to represent the country and with that, the economy? The UK economy is consumption led, meaning that what happens in retail and consumer goods and services, is significant, when looking at economic activity. With that, in what is turning out to be a spectacular own goal, the Government’s ill fated ‘tourist tax’ on retail (not allowing VAT rebates on shopping) is starting to be felt amongst retailers.

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