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We partner with leading recruitment firms to produce thought leadership reports highlighting key labour market trends.
AI Disruption UK Market – UK Tech Labour Market Trends, September 2025
This report analyses how AI is driving one of the few areas of growth in the UK labour market, with IT and data hiring accelerating even as wider recruitment slows. It explores how major tech and banking firms are investing aggressively in AI capability, while retail and professional services rapidly follow suit — reshaping job roles, skill demands and the competitive landscape across the country.
North – UK Regional Labour Market Trends, October 2025
This report analyses professional hiring trends across Northern England as the regional market enters a recovery phase, with vacancies up 6.9% year on year. It highlights how construction, retail, and digital transformation are driving renewed growth in the North East, North West, and Yorkshire, while banking remains under pressure amid sector consolidation.
Clinical – UK Life Sciences Labour Market Trends, October 2025
This report examines Europe’s clinical research labour market as it stabilises following a turbulent 2024, with overall hiring projected to rise modestly by 0.4%. It explores how CROs and biotech firms are driving recovery, supported by regulatory clarity and renewed investor confidence, while pharmaceutical companies adopt a more selective, efficiency-focused hiring approach.
Quick insights on hiring trends, industry shifts, and key sector developments to keep you informed in today’s dynamic job market.
IT 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.
Banking 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.
Biotech 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: Insurance sector outperforms financial services in 2023
Vacancies in insurance have decreased by 15.1%, demonstrating the sector’s resilience compared to a 30% decline in financial services.
Bloomberg: McKinsey and Peers Slam Brakes on UK Jobs as Vacancies Dive 80%
Job vacancies at UK consulting firms plunged by over 80% in 2023 due to factors such as weak economic growth, fewer deals in the City of London, and the uncertainty surrounding an upcoming general election.
Global Recruiter: South Resilience
Despite a projected slowdown in the overall job market, the South of England is expected to maintain its position as the top region for job opportunities in 2023, according to new research from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo).
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UK Risks Falling Behind In Global AI Race
Britain’s push to be both an AI superpower and a climate leader faces a growing energy crunch. Data centres demand heavy power, costs are soaring, and grid upgrades lag behind. Without credible solutions, the UK risks losing tech investment and undermining its green ambitions.
A briefing from Ukraine
Russian diplomacy remains uncompromising as the Ukraine war grinds on. Despite staggering losses and economic strain, Putin still bets on escalation. Yet Europe is rearming at historic speed, Ukraine grows more resilient, and the endgame draws closer. The outcome will reshape Europe’s security for generations to come.
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.
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