The latest London Finance Labour Market Trends Report from Morgan McKinley and Vacancysoft suggests London is set to account for the majority of UK finance hiring for the first time, with vacancies in the capital forecast to rise 17 per cent in 2026. Representing almost 52 per cent of all UK finance vacancies, London’s hiring growth is forecast to outpace the rest of Britain by more than five to one. Accounting & Consulting is forecast to deliver the fastest-growing area across London’s finance market, with vacancies forecast to increase by 21 per cent in 2026. - Advertisement -Technology hiring also remains strong, with IT professional vacancies forecast to rise by 22 per cent, reflecting continued investment by consulting firms and finance employers modernising platforms, compliance systems and reporting infrastructure. “London is strengthening its position as the UK’s finance recruitment hub, with investment increasingly concentrated in technology, regulatory capability and specialist financial expertise,” said Florence Edwards, Associate Director, Finance & Accounting at Morgan McKinley.