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North West – Regional Labour Market Trends, March 2026
The North West enters 2026 from a position of relative strength, following a 7.7% increase in vacancies in 2025. However, that growth was far from smooth. Hiring peaked in March, rising 19.2% month-on-month, before falling 16.0% by August. Despite these swings, overall demand remained resilient, with the region accounting for 55.1% of all northern vacancies.
AI & Data Focus – UK Tech Labour Market Trends, March 2026
The UK’s data and AI labour market reached record levels in 2025, with vacancies rising 18.4% year-on-year as businesses moved beyond pilot programmes and began integrating AI into core workflows at scale. Annualised 2026 figures point to a further 13.2% increase, with January and February already posting year-on-year growth of 20.0% and 31.7% respectively. If current trends continue, one in four jobs in the sector will have been created in the last two years, a pace of growth unmatched by virtually any other part of the UK economy.
Regulatory Affairs – UK Life Sciences Labour Market Trends, March 2026
Regulatory affairs hiring across UK life sciences contracted in 2025 as multinational pharmaceutical firms implemented widespread restructuring. London absorbed the majority of cuts, with vacancies falling by 29.3%, reflecting reductions concentrated at headquarters. Across the rest of the UK, hiring proved more resilient, declining by 7.7% while increasing its share of demand.
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The Global Recruiter recently published a story featuring data from Vacancysoft, taken from our latest report on The UK Life Sciences labour market written in partnership with CPL Life Sciences.
Actuarial Post: Insurance vacancies hit record levels as jobs surge outside London
The Actuarial Post featured a story featuring data from Vacancysoft, which featured data from a March 2023 Insurance labour market report written in partnership with Harrison Holgate. Among the key findings, data showed that 2022 was a very successful year for the...
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Putin tests NATO’s resolve
Poland’s invocation of Article 4 after Russian drones entered its airspace highlights growing tensions on NATO’s eastern frontier. With joint Russian-Belarusian drills near Poland, the vulnerability of the Suwałki Gap, and doubts over U.S. commitment, the Alliance faces urgent choices on rearmament and deterrence.
The end of the property boom
The UK housing market is under strain as rising interest rates, new regulations, and potential wealth taxes squeeze landlords and stall house prices. With construction costs climbing and buyer demand weakening, builders, landlords, and the wider labour market all face mounting pressure.
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.
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Year in Review 2022: Record-breaking year for vacancies in the Insurance sector—new report with Harrison Holgate
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