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UK Businesses Shift Jobs Overseas and Embrace AI as Tax Pressures Bite

Monday, February 9, 2026

UK businesses are increasingly turning to overseas talent and artificial intelligence as rising employment costs squeeze hiring at home, raising concerns about job losses, offshoring, and long-term damage to the domestic labour market.

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  • Employment Rights Bill Sparks Backlash from Recruitment Industry

    Thursday, January 16, 2025

    The Employment Rights Bill, designed to tackle "one-sided flexibility" in zero-hours contracts, has come under fire from the recruitment industry, with critics warning of unintended consequences that could undermine fair employment practices.

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  • What’s Turning Job Seekers Away? Survey Highlights Top Deterrents

    Wednesday, January 15, 2025

    A recent survey conducted by StandOut CV has shed light on the biggest frustrations faced by job seekers. From subpar benefits to poor interview practices, the results highlight several ways employers may inadvertently discourage top talent from applying.

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  • AI and Sustainability Top LinkedIn’s “Jobs on the Rise 2025”

    Tuesday, January 7, 2025

    Artificial Intelligence Engineer, Environmental Officer, and Data Governance Manager are reshaping the UK job market, taking centre stage in LinkedIn’s “Jobs on the Rise 2025” report.

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  • Labour Market Overview, UK: December 2024

    Tuesday, December 17, 2024

    The UK labour market in December 2024 presents a complex picture, with modest growth in payrolled employees and workforce jobs, yet ongoing declines in vacancies and rising unemployment.

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  • Reeves’s National Insurance Raid Sparks Sharpest Hiring Slump in Four Years

    Monday, December 9, 2024

    The UK job market is experiencing its steepest hiring slowdown in four years, with businesses preparing for the financial hit of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s new National Insurance tax policy. The looming increase in employer contributions and changes to the earnings threshold are creating uncertainty and reshaping recruitment strategies.

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  • AI-Generated CVs: A New Recruitment Reality or a Growing Threat?

    Thursday, December 5, 2024

    Recruiters are facing a seismic shift. Once heralded as tools to streamline hiring, generative AI platforms are now presenting a complex challenge: AI-generated CVs. According to Remote’s 2024 Global Workforce Report, 76% of UK hiring leaders have encountered resumes crafted by AI, many riddled with falsehoods.

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  • How AI Tools Are Transforming the Recruitment Industry

    Thursday, November 21, 2024

    In a bold stride toward the future, the recruitment industry is embracing artificial intelligence (AI) tools to streamline hiring processes, uncover top talent, and eliminate biases. What once required weeks of manual labour is now being accomplished in hours, thanks to innovations reshaping the workforce landscape.

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  • Labour market overview, UK: November 2024

    Tuesday, November 12, 2024

    The UK labour market in November 2024 highlights mixed trends in employment, unemployment, earnings, and vacancies. While the overall labour force shows year-on-year growth, short-term declines in payrolled employees and job vacancies reflect caution in the business environment.

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  • Crackdown to Save the NHS Billions Spent on Temporary Agency Staff

    Tuesday, November 12, 2024

    The UK government has announced sweeping measures to address the exorbitant cost of temporary staffing in the NHS. Health Secretary Wes Streeting has unveiled plans to curb reliance on agency workers, a practice that drains up to £3 billion annually from the health service.

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  • Labour Launches New Four-Day Workweek Trial

    Tuesday, November 5, 2024

    The UK’s first four-day workweek trial under the new Labour government kicked off Monday, involving around 1,000 workers from 17 companies, with plans to expand to 21. Spearheaded by the 4 Day Week Campaign, this trial allows employees to work reduced hours without pay cuts.

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