Tech job hiring rebounds in the UK as demand surges for AI skills

In brief: All we seem to hear about these days is how AI is going to leave everyone jobless and the relentless wave of companies laying people off. But there's finally a bit of good news to celebrate. In the UK, tech vacancies have risen 21%, reaching their highest levels since before the pandemic. According to new data from Accenture, a global professional services company specializing in IT services and consulting, the UK's tech talent pool has expanded to its highest level since 2019. Somewhat ironically, even though AI has already cost many people their jobs, there has been a 200% year-on-year increase in demand for workers with AI skills across UK cities. Unsurprisingly, London remains the prime location of IT experts. The capital accounted for nearly two-thirds (65%) of the UK's technology vacancies and 80% of the demand. There's also been a significant rise in the number of people describing themselves as having tech skills – up 53% annually. There are now 1.69 million profe ... Read full article.