Technology industry outlook 2025

Our survey of 300 business leaders provides comprehensive insights into the technology industry, enabling us to understand the current challenges and opportunities businesses are encountering. Following the general election and the Autumn Budget, we identified areas where the industry believes confidence can be built and growth stimulated, while also assessing the robustness of the UK technology sector. 

With confidence improving, it was important to also explore emerging trends and areas to consider in 2025. Our sample included 150 artificial intelligence companies, allowing us to examine themes within this significant segment of the industry. Additionally, with over 100 respondents headquartered in London, we were able to investigate regional variations and evaluate the city’s role as a leading technology hub. 

In our report, we provide an overview of the UK technology industry, including highlighting areas that could improve business confidence. We also explore the funding landscape, understanding the timelines business leaders are working towards when it comes to exit planning or a funding round. Additionally, we compare attitudes towards the UK versus the US, shine a spotlight on AI businesses operating in the UK, and delve into ongoing workforce challenges, with recruitment difficulties persisting against a backdrop of layoffs.