UK Hiring Falls but Demand for AI Skills Jumps, Job Site Indeed Says
Indeed data show vacancies are down 10% from January 2025, while postings for senior and AI-linked jobs are rising.
- British firms posted about 10% fewer vacancies this month compared to January 2025, according to Indeed data, revealing a two-speed labor market where demand concentrates on experienced staff with AI skills.
- Manufacturing job postings remain down 58% from June 2022, reflecting a steep decline in traditional vacancies, while software developer roles rose 14% as firms prioritize experienced staff to leverage artificial intelligence.
- Indeed senior economist Jack Kennedy noted the market is "increasingly splitting into two speeds," with demand concentrating on experienced workers and roles directly connected to AI, creating barriers for entry-level jobseekers.
- Youth unemployment in Britain reached its highest level in over a decade, a problem England Governor Andrew Bailey attributes to a "low hire, low fire" economy that prioritizes experienced talent over new entrants.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham's plans to encourage technical qualifications as career future-proofing now face new scrutiny, as policymakers struggle to reconcile education goals with a market favoring specialized AI capability over general training.
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