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

APPOINTMENTS: 21-25 JANUARY 2019

This week’s appointments include: Apis Alvi, ISE, Onezeero, Samuel Knight International, The Best Connection

How recruiters deal with ghosting and GDPR regulations

As ghosting becomes more and more prevalent, recruiters have been warned to ensure their GDPR (general data protection regulation) policies take account of the emerging trend or run the risk of massive fines.

Legislation 23 January 2019

Man arrested in joint modern slavery operation in London

A man has been arrested on suspicion of modern slavery offences within the construction industry as part of a National Crime Agency investigation.

FINANCIALS: ClearStar update signals positive period

US-based ClearStar expects to see annual revenue growth of around 13%, according to a trading update for the year to 31 December 2018.

FinancialsIT/Telecoms, HR 23 January 2019

FINANCIALS: Empresaria confident on delivering on profit

International specialist staffing group Empresaria says it expects to deliver a 4% year-on-year increase in net fee income for 2018.

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 21-25 JANUARY 2019

This week’s contracts and deals include: Pocket Recruiter, Resume-Library

ContractsHR 23 January 2019

Settled status: recruiters warned of grey area between helping and advising

As the Prime Minister waives the fee for EU nationals wishing to stay in the UK post-Brexit, recruiters have been warned to avoid providing immigration advice on Brexit to workers on their books or risk being fined or even jailed.

LegislationLegal, HR 22 January 2019

Workers supply nearing breaking point as numbers in work reach record high

While the number of people in work in the UK reaches record highs, employment experts warn the supply of workers risks reaching breaking point.

Jobs ad parodying the PM attracts millions of views

A London-based production company has produced a jobs ad involving the Prime Minister that has gone viral.

Best of Both Worlds recruitment drive for nurses in Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) has launched a recruitment drive for nurses to work at hospitals in Wellingborough, Corby and Daventry.

Don’t ignore early signs of stress, recruitment bosses warned

<p>Today is Blue Monday – regarded as the most depressing day of the year – and recruitment is near the top of the professions where workers are most likely to experience stress.</p>

LegislationHR 21 January 2019

Boxer offers knock-out training opportunities on flooring company scheme

A Hull boxer is collaborating with flooring installation company Vuba to give jobseekers 10 free places on the Yorkshire company’s training course.

Peppa Pig World is on a recruitment drive

If the kids have indoctrinated you to fall in love with the cuddly pink Peppa Pig, then we could have the perfect job for you.

NEW TO THE MARKET: 21-25 JANUARY 2019

This week’s launches include: Bain and Gray, Become, Humber HR People, reed.co.uk, Service Care Solutions, Zellis

Recruitment consultant helps find trades people for DIY SOS in latest challenge

A recruitment consultant at Jark Ipswich has helped presenter Nick Knowles complete his latest mission on the BBC’s DIY SOS.

Industrial/Manufacturing 18 January 2019

Salesforce invests in jobs and growth in Dublin

US software company Salesforce is to create more than 1,500 new jobs in Dublin.

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