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Year in Review – UK Tech Labour Market Trends Report, January 2025
The Government initiative to invest in AI-related infrastructure is at a time when the industry is accelerating away and while the UK remains a global leader, the planned investment will facilitate further growth and hiring.
Year in Review – UK Finance Labour Market Trends Report, January 2025
The combination of increased investment in AI, political shifts in the UK and falling interest rates has made 2024 a pivotal year for the finance sector.
Year-in-Review Magazine: A New Year, A New Government – What’s next for the UK employment market?
A new year brings a new government, in both the UK and the USA, with significant policy shifts in both countries.
Quick insights on hiring trends, industry shifts, and key sector developments to keep you informed in today’s dynamic job market.
Risk & Compliance 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.
Life Sciences 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.
Fintech 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.
UKTN: IT job vacancies surpass pre-pandemic levels in the UK
UKTN published a story using Vacancysoft data on how IT job vacancies in England and Wales surpassed pre-pandemic levels in a sign of the UK’s recovery. Read the article here.
Business Leader: Tech roles in UK set to surpass pre-pandemic levels
The Business Leader published a story using Vacancysoft data on how tech jobs in England and Wales reached record levels in 2021. Read the full article here.
Evening Standard: Job vacancies double in London as tech boom continues
The Evening Standard published a story using Vacancysoft data on how tech vacancies in London have more than doubled to a record high. Read the full article here.
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OBR cuts growth Forecast in 2025, set to rise after
Some people blame global forces, for others, the economic slump seen since last summer can only be attributed to the decisions of the current Government. One thing that is clear, is that the economy has slowed down since autumn, and there is set to be an inflationary shock in April, as the impact of the budget takes effect.

Law, AI and the rise of Legal IT
As the tsunami of AI disruption hits the world of white collar work, the legal sector is not immune from its impact. The recent study by Linklaters, where they measured the competency of AI engines to determine whether they were yet able to replicate the functions of a qualified lawyer were noteworthy.

Insights from the Finance Forum
This week we hosted the latest in our quarterly series of events looking at London Financial Services, where a central topic being discussed was the increasing importance of geopolitics on the London economy. Discover the key takeaways from the event with delegates from leading recruitment firms such as Morgan McKinley, REED, and Page.
Our partners in the recruitment industry share their thought leadership insights, advice, and best practices.
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Read the latest news on the recruitment and staffing industry through stories powered by Vacancysoft’s labour market data, analysis and our thought leadership pieces.
UK accounts for most clinical vacancies across European life sciences, dominating CRO and pharmaceutical sector recruitment — new report
Vacancies in the UK’s architectural practices are on the rebound after suffering a big setback during the first year of the pandemic — however, they are yet to reach the recruitment levels seen in 2019, according to a new report.
IT jobs in lawtech rise across UK as funding grows and legal industry embraces innovative digital solutions post-pandemic — new report
Vacancies in the UK’s architectural practices are on the rebound after suffering a big setback during the first year of the pandemic — however, they are yet to reach the recruitment levels seen in 2019, according to a new report.
Surge in work-from-anywhere tax accountant jobs in UK as total vacancies level off following record year — new report
Vacancies in the UK’s architectural practices are on the rebound after suffering a big setback during the first year of the pandemic — however, they are yet to reach the recruitment levels seen in 2019, according to a new report.

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