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We partner with leading recruitment firms to produce thought leadership reports highlighting key labour market trends.

Banking – UK Finance Labour Market Trends Report, September 2025

Banking – UK Finance Labour Market Trends Report, September 2025

The UK banking sector is set for an 11% rise in vacancies in 2025, led by London with 15% growth. AI-driven IT and operations roles are powering demand, while regional hubs like Glasgow and Belfast are seeing the fastest expansion. The report highlights how digital transformation is reshaping hiring strategies across the industry.

London – UK Regional Labour Market Trends, July 2025

London – UK Regional Labour Market Trends, July 2025

Professional vacancies in London are set to grow by 6% in 2025, reinforcing the capital’s role as the UK’s employment hub. IT, banking, and sales are the main drivers of demand, while the technology and consumer goods sectors see the fastest growth. Hiring strategies remain mixed, with firms like Capgemini and J.P. Morgan expanding, while others scale back.

Quick insights on hiring trends, industry shifts, and key sector developments to keep you informed in today’s dynamic job market.

IT Development Snapshot

IT Development 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.

Accountancy Snapshot

Accountancy 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.

Private Practice Legal Vacancies

Private Practice Legal Vacancies

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.

CIR: Recruitment surges in claims

CIR: Recruitment surges in claims

There was a 5 % rise in insurance claims vacancies nationally compared with 2022, with recruitment volumes in 2024 remaining stable thus far. While claims handling remains the dominant skill, constituting 59% of the total, it recorded a decline, falling to 46%.

Our CEO, James Chaplin, provides insight into business, operations and thought leadership at Vacancysoft.

The Graduate Crisis

The Graduate Crisis

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the graduate job market, cutting entry-level roles across law, finance, media, and more. As traditional career ladders disappear, success will depend on adaptability, entrepreneurial thinking, and skills AI can’t replace. Britain’s education system must evolve to prepare graduates for an AI-driven economy.

Bank of England Votes Narrowly to Cut Rates

Bank of England Votes Narrowly to Cut Rates

The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 4%, but rising inflation and a divided vote signal a cautious path ahead. With food prices and unemployment both climbing, businesses face growing uncertainty as the UK economy grapples with stagnation, weakening investment, and policy trade-offs.

Our partners in the recruitment industry share their thought leadership insights, advice, and best practices.

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Robert Walters UK Tech Labour Market Trends — Year in Review 2022

Robert Walters UK Tech Labour Market Trends — Year in Review 2022

How are IT vacancies faring in England and Wales? What are the leading sectors and professions? Which regions have the highest activity, and which firms are the busiest?  Written in partnership with Robert Walters, this Year in Review report analyses the recruitment...

Cpl UK Life Sciences Labour Market Trends — Year in Review 2022

Cpl UK Life Sciences Labour Market Trends — Year in Review 2022

How are vacancies faring in England and Wales’ life sciences industry? Which regions are experiencing the biggest uplifts? What are the most wanted skills? Which sectors and firms have increased their hiring levels of these professionals?  Written in partnership with...

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