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July – Job Market update report

July 26 - Lancashire Job Market report. KPMG & REC: We have the fastest-growing candidate pool in the UK, here in the North. We are in a state of steady confidence…

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Tech Minds: Round Table #8, 17 Sept 26 – From Sales Chaos to Sales Rhythm

This Round Table brings technology leaders across Lancashire together to tackle one of the most common growth blockers: a sales pipeline that looks busy but isn’t predictable. Our guest presenter…

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Lancashire Tech Table#4: Join our “Inner circle” for “C-Suite” Leaders, of Tech & Digital Businesses. 10 September 26

The Inner Circle of Lancashire Tech Table: for Technology Leaders is a private, invitation-only boardroom for the most ambitious technology leaders navigating critical growth, investment, and exit decisions. Each gathering…

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Tech Minds: Round Table #7 – a VC’s insight into Tech Strategy

Gain insight from our VC expert, offering advice on Technology, Leadership, Finance, Products & Go To Market. Tech Leaders Roundtable Event #7: Thursday, 25th June 2026 1.30 pm. Hosted by: Silicon…

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The Job Market – REC & KPMG report May 26

The North's Tech and IT Hiring Market in 2026: Recovery, Reshaping and Real Opportunity The headline Anyone running a technology business in the North will have felt the squeeze of…

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AMAZING NEWS for April: Green shoots for Jobs in Lancs APR26

AMAZING NEWS: for the North, with positive green shoots. Here’s our summary of the latest Job market data provided by KPMG & REC (APR26) Our Key Highlights Permanent placements increased…

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Lancashire Tech Table#3: Join our “Inner circle” for “C-Suite” Leaders, of Tech & Digital Businesses. 06 May 26

The Inner Circle of Lancashire Tech Table: for Technology Leaders is a private, invitation-only boardroom for the most ambitious technology leaders navigating critical growth, investment, and exit decisions. Each gathering…

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KPMG / REC Jobs & Staffing Report: March ’26

The Demand for permanent staff declines at the softest pace in 9 months. Therefore, the permanent talent pool has shrunk  Perm salaries are starting to increase. The best IT talent…

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KPMG & REC Job report Jan-26 – “Green Shoots”

Finally,  A return to growth.  Contract and Temporary recruitment grew this month for the 1st time in 3-months.  Candidate availability is slowly rising, probably from the 2025 redundancies that happened…

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