Can HMRC reforms solve liability issues between agency and umbrellas?

Cautious optimism has greeted the emergence of a potential solution for liability within incoming tax reforms to the umbrella industry and recruitment agency users.

13 June 2025

Employment tribunal claims on the rise compared to previous year

The latest Employment Tribunal Statistics have been published this week.

Legal, HR 13 June 2025

Minister tells recruiters about ‘road map’ for Employment Rights Bill at RECLive25

The government plans to issue a ‘road map’ for implementing the Employment Rights Bill (ERB), currently working its way through the House of Lords.

12 June 2025

Recruitment industry voices say little detail on workforce from the Chancellor

Recruitment industry observers have criticised Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s failure to move the UK ahead in specific commitments to workforce issues.

STEM recruiter acquires construction training firm 3B Training

Morson Group has acquired Wigan-based 3B Training to expand its construction skills offering.

APPOINTMENTS: 9-13 JUNE 2025

This week’s appointments include: Evelyn Partners

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 9-13 JUNE 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Firefish Software, Jobmatch Sweden, Liquid Friday

NEW TO THE MARKET: 9-13 JUNE 2025

This week’s new launches include: Lattice, makethehire.com

Trusted partners will matter more in future, says Carberry at RECLive25

Convincing clients and government that the recruitment industry delivers the value of specialism and specialists is key to making “trusted talent advice and fulfilment more essential”.

People 10 June 2025

End-clients fail to update contractors over IR35 reforms

A specialist tax, IR35 and insurance adviser is warning that businesses affected by IR35 reforms could face contractor walkouts if they fail to inform contractors of their strategy to deal with the changes.

Legislation 7 January 2021

First woman appointed to lead British Army recruitment and training

The first female officer to lead a division-level command in the British Army has been appointed to lead the organisation responsible for the recruitment and subsequent training of soldiers and officers throughout the Army.

PeoplePublic sector, HR 7 January 2021

Brexit, Covid and IR35: perfect storm to hit driver recruitment

Miles of heavy goods trucks queueing for miles may not be hitting the news at the moment but the logistics sector isn’t immune from other issues, say sector specialists.

Transport & logistics 6 January 2021

Remote working changes top 5 skills needed by candidates

Nearly three-quarters of UK employers believe that remote working has changed the skillsets employees need, compared with a year ago.

6 January 2021

Retail, hospitality and leisure firms to get £9k lockdown grants

Businesses in retail, hospitality and leisure are to receive new one-off grants worth up to £9k, in the wake of the latest national lockdowns announced yesterday [4 January], Chancellor Rishi Sunak has revealed.

Retail, Hospitality/Leisure 5 January 2021

APSCo Outsource is new trade body for outsourcing providers

A new trade body for outsourcing providers has been launched by APSCo Global.

Sanderson acquires four Nakama Group firms

Sanderson Solutions Group has acquired UK recruitment company Highams, along with three further trading divisions of the Nakama Group.

SRI appoints Wishart non-exec director

SRI, the global executive search and consulting firm, has appointed Karen Wishart as non-executive director.

Management team takeover at Abatec Recruitment

The management team at Abatec Recruitment, a North Somerset-based recruitment company, have carried out a management buy-out of the firm.

APPOINTMENTS: 4-8 JANUARY 2021

This week’s appointments include: Butler Rose, Charisma Charity Recruitment, Eames Consulting Group, Sovereign Housing Association

NEW TO THE MARKET: 4-8 JANUARY 2021

This week’s new launches include: Amrop, GRO.TEAM

REC highlights concern for slow ReStart initiative with DWP

The Department of Work and Pensions must enable local Jobcentres to partner with their local recruitment agencies to get unemployed people into work through collaboration that does not require a framework to operate, says Kate Shoesmith, deputy CEO at the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).

18 December 2020

Two arrested over modern slavery offences in Nottinghamshire

Two people have been arrested in North Nottinghamshire on suspicion of committing modern slavery offences, following a joint operation by the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) and Nottinghamshire Police.

Legislation 18 December 2020

EU nationals make whistle-stop visits to UK for pre-settled status

EU nationals are making whistle-stop visits to the UK to smooth their path to pre-settled status, says City law firm Bates Wells.

Legislation 18 December 2020

SME firms shouldn’t be shamed into not claiming furlough

Finance experts are warning troubled businesses may be discouraged from claiming the money they need to survive.

Legislation 18 December 2020

GLAA gives poultry workers 10-point checklist

A new 10-point checklist for workers in the UK poultry industry has been developed by the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) to help them understand their rights in the workplace and spot the signs of labour exploitation.

LegislationAgriculture 18 December 2020
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