According to PwC’s 2026 AI Jobs Barometer, UK job postings requiring AI skills reached 179,954 in 2025, up from roughly 112,000 in 2024, representing a 60% increase. The wage premium for AI-skilled workers has tripled to 34.2% from 11% in 2024. Meanwhile, 17% of UK employers expect AI tools to reduce their headcount over the next 12 months. The most at-risk roles are junior managerial, clerical, and administrative positions, with employment declines of up to 20% for younger workers since late 2022. This two-speed labor market also impacts blockchain and crypto companies, which compete with major banks and tech firms for the same AI talent pool.
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