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UK's Best Employers Ranking: 500 Companies Revealed in 2026

2/24/2026

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The Financial Times and Statista will publish the second United Kingdom Best Employers ranking.
The ranking features 500 companies from a survey of about 20,000 employees.
The survey assessed working conditions, salary, and company image for ranking.
Healthcare & Social dominates, followed by Education, IT, and Retail & Wholesale.
London leads with 200 companies, especially in Banking & Financial Services; Manchester stands out in Retail and IT; March 2026 release.

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Story summary

The Financial Times and Statista will publish the second United Kingdom Best Employers ranking.
The ranking features 500 companies from a survey of about 20,000 employees.
The survey assessed working conditions, salary, and company image for ranking.
Healthcare & Social dominates, followed by Education, IT, and Retail & Wholesale.
London leads with 200 companies, especially in Banking & Financial Services; Manchester stands out in Retail and IT; March 2026 release.