AI creates ‘two-speed’ job market in UK as software jobs rise 14%, manufacturing hiring falls 58%: Report

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the UK job market, but the benefits are not reaching everyone equally. Employers are increasingly hiring experienced professionals with AI-related skills while cutting recruitment across many other occupations, reported Bloomberg citing data from job search platform Indeed.

The figures show that overall job vacancies in Britain were about 10% lower this month than they were in January 2025. However, the decline does not tell the full story. Employers are creating more opportunities for senior workers with AI expertise while reducing hiring in sectors where technology can replace or reduce routine work, reported Bloomberg.