HMRC threatens individual with Stop Notice

In the first Stop Notices case of its kind, HMRC has threatened an individual with prosecution if they promote tax avoidance schemes.

15 May 2025

NHS SBS partners with health-tech firm to transform workforce across NHS

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) and health-tech company ImproveWell have announced a partnership aiming to drive workforce transformation across the NHS.

Government plans to re-wire the state with civil servant moves

Thousands of civil servants – including senior leaders – will be based in 13 towns and cities across the UK to work with frontline workers and local leaders.

Public sector, HR 15 May 2025

Morson advances with technical specialist buy in the US

Morson Group has strengthened its position as a global talent solutions leader with the acquisition of US-based technical recruiter PTS Advance.

Granger Reis appoints natural resources expert Phendler

Global executive search firm Granger Reis has announced the appointment of Rowan Phendler (right) as partner.

Seb-O'Connell

Org Group acquires Manchester-based tech recruiting firm

Multinational professional services provider Org Group has acquired Manchester-based technology recruiting firm Venturi.

Aligra restructures at the top with promotions

UK-based recruiter Aligra has announced a key leadership restructure that reflects the company’s strategic vision for the future.

People 14 May 2025

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 12-16 MAY 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Henley Business School, ServiceNow, The Curve Group, Think, UKG

NEW TO THE MARKET: 12-16 MAY 2025

This week’s new launches include: Eames Consulting, Eightfold AI, SF Recruitment

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 13-17 AUGUST 2018

This week’s contracts and deals include: ClearStar, greenbean by NRG, Jupiter Advertising, Quattro Group, Sparks Careers, Trust Tech

Recruiters warned of need to prepare for possible IR35 extension

Recruiters have been urged not to “sit on their hands” and get on with preparing for the possible extension of off-payroll working rules into the private sector.

10 August 2018

BT creates 1,000 permanent customer service jobs

Telecoms giant BT is creating more than 1,000 permanent UK customer service jobs as part of its strategy to hit a target of answering 100% of customer calls in UK and Ireland call centres by 2020.

IT/Telecoms 10 August 2018

Charity seeks cat lover for Greek island

Are you a massive fan of Greek island-hopping and cats?

James White

Apprentice winner White holds fire on London expansion

The Apprentice winner James White is putting off plans to expand his agency Right Time Recruitment into London until 2019 in order to focus on bedding in his new recruits.

UK&Ireland 9 August 2018

Adecco sees Q2 revenue rise

Recruitment giant Adecco has seen a marginal increase in group revenue year-on-year in Q2 2018 boosted by an improved performance from its North America and UK & Ireland operations.

Financials 9 August 2018

Revenue rise for Kelly Services

Recruitment giant Kelly Services has posted a 3% increase in revenue in constant currency year-on-year, according to Q2 2018 results.

Financials 9 August 2018

Recruiters receive 3.6% pay rise on average

Recruiters benefited from an average pay rise of 3.6% in the last financial year, according to new findings from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).

UK&Ireland 9 August 2018

Top Cat rules A1 Locums on International Cat Day

In honour of International Cat Day, Recruiter spoke to a recruitment agency that has a feline receptionist.

Perm and temp placements up as job vacancies rise sharply

Permanent placements continued to rise sharply in July, albeit at its slowest rate since last October, according to the latest IHS Markit/Recruitment & Employment Confederation ‘Report on Jobs’.

Engineering, Executive search 8 August 2018

Network Rail Scotland on track to recruit 200

Network Rail Scotland is to create around 200 jobs this summer as it prepares to invest billions in Scotland’s railway over the next five years.

Takeover bid for Harvey Nash won’t affect growth plans, says Ellis

Harvey Nash shareholder DBAY Advisors’ bid to take the global technology and outsourcing group into private ownership will not affect the business’s growth plans, according to CEO Albert Ellis.

Home Office launches review into modern slavery and labour exploitation

The Home Office has revealed plans to launch an independent review of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 to ensure it can keep in step with ever evolving labour exploitation crime.

LegislationHR 7 August 2018

Sizzling job on offer in the US sampling BBQ food

Do you fancy yourself as a bit of a barbeque connoisseur? Then we have the perfect job for you.

No-deal Brexit a disaster for recruiters, warn lawyers

A no-deal Brexit would cause chaos for recruiters, leaving agencies and workers in limbo, lawyers have warned.

6 August 2018

Investment helps Hyperoptic create 1,500 jobs

Broadband firm Hyperoptic is to create 1,500 new jobs after raising £250m in new funding.

Engineering, IT/Telecoms 6 August 2018
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