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Indeed data shows UK job postings down 11% since January, even as roles mentioning AI hit a record 9.4% of listings. Software developer postings are up 14%, but almost entirely for senior, AI-linked roles.
UK job postings are down 11% this year, but AI skills now show up in a record 9.4% of listings. New EU rules on AI hiring tools are arriving at the same time.
UK job postings dropped 11% in the first half of 2026, even as AI mentions in postings hit a record 9.4%. Here's what Indeed's new labour market data means for how you position yourself in this two-speed market.
47% of UK job seekers have now sat an AI-conducted interview, and 82% of them weren't told beforehand. The ICO's March report found many employers didn't even realise their tool was making the final call.
UK hiring campaigns are pulling in 40% more applications than a year ago, with some roles topping 20,000 candidates. That volume is why AI screening now decides who a human ever sees.
