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Published: 21 September 2026 Artificial intelligence is becoming a bigger part of Britain’s labour market, but the strongest growth is not limited to people who build AI systems. LinkedIn’s 2026 UK Jobs on the Rise research places AI Engineer, Head of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Researcher among the fastest-growing roles in Britain. Meanwhile, PwC’s 2026 AI Jobs Barometer found that UK job postings requiring specialist AI skills rose from 112,000 in 2024 to around 180,000 in 2025. The evidence points to two related developments. First, specialist AI careers are expanding. Second, businesses increasingly need people who can apply AI…