A New Year, a New Government. What's next for the UK employment market?
Read the latest research with exclusive insights from:
Ann Swain, Global CEO, APSCo
James Chaplin, CEO, Vacancysoft
Toby Fowlston, CEO, Robert Walters
Simon Bliss, Chair at The Team Network
Legal hiring across England and Wales is set to gain momentum in 2026, with growth building on the previous year’s recovery.
Demand is forecast to increase by 13.7%, up from...
Hiring activity across the South West is showing signs of stabilisation in 2026, as employers begin to move forward with recruitment plans following a more cautious end to the...
Demand for IT professionals across the UK strengthened further in 2025, reflecting continued digital investment across industries.
Vacancies rose by 15.2% year-on-year, with ...
The UK labour market enters 2026 in a phase of cautious recalibration. Inflation has eased, yet borrowing costs remain elevated, continuing to shape business decision-making. ...
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