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.

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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

The Shore Group helps construction contractors with work clothes

Brighton-based construction recruiter The Shore Group has launched a new incentive to fight back against the squeeze of client cost pressures and a shortage of skilled labour.

Construction & property 16 September 2021

Hospitality businesses more difficult to fill, as ONS highlights recruiting crisis

The Office of National Statistics reports that as the UK wrestles with a recruiting crisis across the country, hospitality businesses are most likely to be struggling to fill roles.

REC expels 51 members for not completing Compliance Test

Fifty-one recruitment agencies have been expelled from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) after failing to complete the REC’s Compliance Test on schedule, the trade body has said.

16 September 2021

Government and companies create jobs across the UK

A record £650bn infrastructure investment will support 425,000 jobs a year, according to a new Infrastructure Pipeline.

Retail, Social care 16 September 2021

Recruitment industry criticises NI increases for social care reforms

The announcement yesterday [7 September] of National Insurance (NI) and dividend tax increases to cover NHS and social care reforms has been roundly criticised by representatives of the recruitment sector and umbrella workers.

Companies offer up to $100k sign-on bonus to attract speciality talent

A supply crunch for talent has pushed companies to offer sign-on bonuses of up to $100k (£72,669) for speciality jobs, says data and analytics company GlobalData.

IT/Telecoms 8 September 2021

Charity criticises Home Office to update Employer Checking Service

An employment rights charity has hit out at a Home Office online platform designed to help employers check the right-to-work of applicants.

Legislation 8 September 2021

Broughton launches Primis in the UK and US

Ben Broughton, former managing director of Premier Recruitment, has launched Primis, a new technology recruitment firm.

IT/Telecoms 8 September 2021

Adzuna appoints Parr as CFO

Job search engine Adzuna has announced the appointment of James Parr as chief financial officer, effective immediately.

PeopleAccounting/Finance 8 September 2021

APPOINTMENTS: 6-10 SEPTEMBER 2021

This week’s appointments include: Anderson Quigley, Bitstamp, Colas Rail, Heidrick & Struggles, Highfield PS, iSource, Liquid Link, MRG, NRG, Phaidon International, The RSA Group, TotallyMoney

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 6-10 SEPTEMBER 2021

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Beeken Reeves, Caval, Compono, ettain, GKR London, Greenbean, idibu, ManpowerGroup

NEW TO THE MARKET: 6-10 SEPTEMBER 2021

This week’s new launches include: Driver Require, Huzzle, Oyster partnership, Remote, The Prince's Trust, YoungCapital

My Brilliant Recruitment Career – Jo Sellick

Jo Sellick is managing director of Sellick Partnership

Lighter Side 27 August 2021

Government tribunal service gets bill for wrong IR35 assessments

The HM Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS) is the latest government department to fall foul of HM Revenue & Customs Service’s IR35 legislation.

LegislationLegal 23 August 2021

September launch of toolkit to standardise care sector hiring and social media use

A social enterprise organisation working with the UK government has come up with a number of initiatives to improve hiring.

23 August 2021

APPOINTMENTS: 23-27 AUGUST 2021

This week’s appointments include: TargetRecruit

People 23 August 2021
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