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A&F – UK Finance Labour Market Trends Report, December 2024
The accountancy job market in the UK has seen notable changes, with an overall drop in the number of vacancies nationwide. A closer look reveals that 59% of roles are based outside London, but these regions have experienced an 8.6% decline in vacancies.
London – UK Regional Labour Market Trends, December 2024
Recent political and economic developments in the UK have shaped the landscape for professional vacancies in 2024. Following the recent election, renewed government policies have focused on boosting key industries such as technology, financial services, and green energy.
Biotech – UK Life Sciences Labour Market Trends, November 2024
The UK biotechnology sector is undergoing significant change as 2024 ends, driven by increased corporate venture capital and private equity funding. This financial boost has spurred activity, with investments in startups and scaling initiatives creating new jobs despite lingering post-COVID challenges.
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Actuarial 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.
IT Management 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.
London 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.
City AM: UK fintech job vacancies surge as investors flock back to London
Fintech is dominating the UK financial services sector in 2024, emerging as the top-performing category for job openings. London is at the forefront of this growth, experiencing a significant 61% year-on-year increase in fintech job vacancies from January to April.
Business Money: UK fintech boom: Technology vacancies soar in 2024, driven by London’s dominance
Fintech has emerged as the top-performing segment in financial services this year. If the current recruitment trends persist, fintech job vacancies in 2024 are projected to be 37% higher nationwide compared to the previous year. Technology roles dominate the recruitment landscape within the fintech sector, making up 41% of all job vacancies this year.
The Standard: London fintech firms recruit thousands more staff
Over three thousand job vacancies in fintech were advertised during the first quarter of 2024. Roles in risk and compliance have experienced the most significant increase in recruitment, rising by over 85% in London.
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Is a trade war between the EU and USA now inevitable?
With former President Trump moving to implement his policy agenda, initial measures have already been set in motion. He has declared a state of emergency at the border, leveraging his executive powers to impose tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico, with the European Union (EU) now in his sights.
Trump, Tax and the new trade wars
Amid a wave of announcements, the most disruptive to the international order is arguably the president’s declaration that global taxation frameworks must be reformed. Specifically, he plans to double taxes on foreign nationals and companies that engage in discriminatory practices against U.S. businesses.
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.
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APSCo Insight – with Vacancysoft – Market opportunities for Recruiters, post July 4
With a new government now in situ, the big question is, what will this mean for the job market, and what are the opportunities for the astute? The Labour party have already put forward some plans regarding how they want to change employment law. Similarly the energy industry looks like it will be getting a boost. What are the other areas to watch for?
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