UK Recruitment Market Shows Signs of Recovery

New research from Staffing Industry Analysts highlights growing momentum in the UK recruitment market, with IT vacancies increasing 42% quarter-on-quarter in Q2 2026. Manufacturing, logistics and utilities also reported stronger hiring activity, pointing to increasing demand for critical skills despite ongoing economic uncertainty.

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For recruitment businesses, the challenge isn't just spotting demand, it's acting on it quickly. As opportunities emerge across different sectors, firms need clear visibility of clients, candidates and market trends to stay ahead.

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Mercury helps recruitment businesses do exactly that, bringing CRM, ATS, automation, analytics and AI together on a single Microsoft platform. With better visibility and actionable insight, recruiters can identify opportunities faster and make more informed decisions as the market continues to evolve.

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Read the full SIA report here.

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