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The latest KPMG and REC labour market report shows hiring stabilising across the UK but slowing in the South of England. What it means for employers, candidates and recruitment in the South West.

Private equity investment and succession planning are reshaping accountancy recruitment across Devon and the South West. Demand is rising for transaction-ready finance professionals.

UK manufacturing confidence hits a 17-month high. Dan Martin explores what the latest PMI data means for recruitment, skills demand and employers in the South West and across the UK.

On International Day of Women & Girls in Science, Clodagh Murphy reflects on diversity, skills shortages and the importance of inclusive recruitment across tech, engineering and manufacturing in the South West.

Struggling to hire salespeople in the South West? Practical, market-led advice on attracting, assessing and retaining modern sales talent across Devon, Bristol and the wider region.

How South West firms are prioritising senior finance leadership amid economic uncertainty. Insights into accountancy and FD recruitment trends.

Dan Martin explores how South West engineering businesses can respond to the region’s growing skills shortage by building long-term talent pipelines through education partnerships, apprenticeships, retention strategies and employer branding.

A comprehensive overview of the UK employment law reset in 2026 and what HR leaders across South West England must prepare for. Insights into HR capability, people governance and evolving workforce expectations.

Temporary and contract hiring is no longer reactive. Discover why flexible workforce strategies are now essential for scaling businesses and how access to trusted interim talent gives organisations a competitive edge.

Explore how Business Support roles have evolved, why AI adoption is essential, and the modern skills employers need to hire top Business Support talent.

The UK Manufacturing PMI has moved back into growth for the first time in over a year. What does this mean for employers and candidates in the South West? Cathedral Appointments explores the data and what it means for recruitment.

Accountancy has transformed more in five years than in the previous fifty. This roadmap explores the five pillars accountants and firms must focus on to stay resilient, relevant and ahead of the curve into 2026 and beyond.