19 August 2026
UK employers report AI creating jobs, but benefits skew toward large firms
- 54% of UK employers say AI has led to job creation, with a quarter now hiring for AI skills roles.
- Larger companies with over £10 million turnover have two-thirds of required AI skills already in-house.
- Many employers are training existing staff rather than hiring new workers for AI positions from outside.
How it was covered
Prompt Engineering DailyAadit Sheth
A Lloyds Business Barometer survey found 54% of UK employers say AI has led to job creation, with a quarter now hiring for AI skills and a fifth creating new AI-related roles. However, larger companies with turnover above £10 million are better positioned to benefit, as two-thirds already have required AI skills in-house, while many expand training for existing staff rather than hiring externally.