Client Server Mid-Year Market Report 2025

Despite macroeconomic headwinds and evolving workforce dynamics, the UK continues to assert its dominance as Europe’s top tech ecosystem in 2025.

Client Server’s Mid-Year Report uncovers the key hiring trends, growing demand in emerging tech fields, regional diversification, and evolving candidate expectations shaping the industry right now.

Key Highlights from the report:

• The UK remains home to over 17,000 VC-backed startups, with a total market value of $1.2 trillion.
• $7B in Q1 2025 funding marked the sector’s strongest quarter in three years, led by fintech, AI, and climate tech.
• London leads with 45% of all tech job postings, over 4,000 tech companies, and 59% of sector value.
• Leeds, Edinburgh, Newcastle, and Nottingham are rapidly scaling as regional hubs amid rising costs in the capital.
• 42.2% of UK workers are remote or hybrid; flexibility is the #1 desired benefit across all levels.
• Top candidate priorities: Career progression, culture, and work-life balance.
• 66% of candidates would forgo a pay rise for their most valued benefits.
• Women or non-binary professionals represent 29% of UK tech; 21% of senior roles are held by women.
• DEI: Momentum continues in early-career diversity hiring, but leadership gaps remain.

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