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AI agent demand surges as UK faces shortage of specialist talent – Malt
Malt found demand for AI agent expertise increased by 5,800% over the past year.
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61% of companies say compliance is the biggest barrier to engaging with freelancers – Malt
Data showed that 84% of companies lack the right tools to re-engage proven independent talent.
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Malt reaches million freelancers as business demand for tech and AI skills rises
Luke Hicks said: “Malt reaching one million freelancers is a demonstration of the essential role freelancers are playing in driving impact and growth at UK businesses."
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Malt appoints Luke Hicks as UK country lead and VP of enterprise
Luke Hicks joins Malt with two decades of experience in enterprise software, having worked for Cornerstone and Workday.
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Malt creates AI leadership role to accelerate agentic workplace strategy
Malt has appointed Anaïs Ghelfi as its first vice president of platform and agentic systems.
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Demand for traditional coding skills falls as AI tools increase in popularity – Malt
According to the Malt Tech Trends 2026 report, demand for languages including Java (-32%), C++ (-25%) and PHP (-33%) fell sharply over the past year.
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Demand for agentic AI skills surges as businesses shift beyond traditional coding – Malt
The findings, published in the Malt Tech Trends 2026 report, pointed to a significant shift in the technology skills landscape.
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IR35 changes shift liability to freelancers as more firms qualify as ‘small’, experts warn
Analysis from Malt revealed that a larger number of companies will no longer be responsible for determining whether contractors fall inside or outside IR35.
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Older freelancers drive workforce with daily use of AI, data finds
Malt’s Senior Freelancer Trends Report in partnership with IPSE found 53% spent up to six hours a week on training.
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AI project demand in Europe surges, freelance supply lags – Malt
Malt’s Tech Trends report showed that the number of freelancers with AI expertise only grew by 31% between 2023 and 2024.
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UK freelancers face challenges amid economic instability and IR35 changes
Economic challenges and IR35 regulations have dampened the confidence of UK freelancers, with a significant number exploring full-time employment options as business opportunities slow down.