Leeds Reforms trigger wave of recruitment in legal banking Legal Job vacancies for banking lawyers are expected to soar, driven by the government’s Leeds Reforms which seek to unlock capital and overhaul the ring-fencing framework. Labour market analytics from Vacancysoft reveal that Britain’s legal sector is predicting significant growth in banking roles, both in private practice and in-house at major banks. The report projected a [...]
AI disruption rocks professional services jobs market fuelling anxiety among Gen-Z Business The UK jobs market is facing significant turmoil, with rising unemployment figures and layoffs, a trend seen in the professional services sector
Fintech hiring to boom after cyber attack carnage Fintech UK fintech is set for another shot of momentum after a series of cyber attacks on top retailers exposed a need for greater security expansion. Hiring in the industry is projected to increase 32 per cent in 2025 as risk and compliance becomes crucial amid surges in financial crime. Marks and Spencer suffered a near-£700m [...]
Tribunal backlog worsens ahead of employment reforms May 6, 2025 The backlog at the Employment Tribunal has jumped nearly 28 per cent over the last year, putting the government in an awkward position
Recruitment surges for employment lawyers as businesses worry about worker rights overhaul April 30, 2025 Law firms are actively seeking to bulk out their practices as the pending employment law overhaul drives uncertainty at businesses
City job openings set for ‘slight recovery’ after election-fuelled slump August 27, 2024 Recruitment for London finance jobs is expected to stage a "slight recovery" under the new Labour government, according to new research.
UK fintech job vacancies surge as investors flock back to London June 17, 2024 London is driving a surge in UK fintech recruitment this year, data shared exclusively with City A.M. shows, as start-ups push for rapid growth and enjoy green shoots in investment after a rough couple of years.
Busy claims year drives demand for risk professionals in London insurance market May 13, 2024 Vacancies for risk professionals in insurance companies are on the rise as the sector battles yet another busy claims year
Record-level demand for tax lawyers after Spring Budget April 2, 2024 According to a report by professional recruiter Search and market data analysts Vacancysoft, record levels of tax lawyer vacancies were posted in law firms in February in London and nationally.
UK firms move more head office roles outside London amid soaring costs April 1, 2024 UK companies are increasingly moving head-office jobs outside of London, according to new data, amid rising living and housing costs in the capital.