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

FINANCIALS: Robert Walters reveals rise in gross profits

Global recruiter Robert Walters has seen group gross profit rise 13% year-on-year driven by its Asia Pacific and European operations, according to a trading update for Q4 2018.

Financials 10 January 2019

Former Apprentice candidate Thakrar strikes out on her own

A recruiter and former candidate on The Apprentice is striking out on her own having left former Apprentice winner Ricky Martin’s recruitment business Hyper Recruitment Solutions.

New to MarketIT/Telecoms 9 January 2019

Brexit fears strike as new perm jobs growth drop to lowest in two years

Brexit uncertainty is hitting hirers’ plans to increase permanent headcount, according to the latest KMPG and Recruitment & Employment Confederation ‘Report on Jobs’.

Ignata CEO receives OBE for supporting start-up SMEs

The CEO of a London-based recruitment agency has been awarded an OBE for services to small and medium-sized enterprises.

People 9 January 2019

Government’s 10-year NHS plan no good without the staff

The NHS 10-year plan will be ineffective unless it is underpinned by effective workforce planning, claim recruiters.

Does Universal Credit discriminate against self-employed?

A single mother is taking the government to court over its Universal Credit system, claiming it discriminates against the self-employed and those in flexible roles where their earnings can vary from month to month.

Legislation 8 January 2019

FINANCIALS: Staffline expects revenue to rise

Recruitment and training group Staffline has seen revenues increase and is trading in line with expectations for the year to 31 December 2018.

Army campaign raises consent concerns when using staff images in recruitment

Recruiters have been urged to ensure they secure informed consent from employees when using their images in recruitment campaigns or risk breaching general data protection regulations (GDPR).

Legislation 7 January 2019

Halka becomes new CFO at Adecco UK & Ireland

Recruitment giant Adecco UK & Ireland has appointed a new chief financial officer.

New to Market 7 January 2019

Reed’s new book explores rogues’ gallery of jobseekers

When reviewing CVs have you come across any undercover agents, butterflies or Pinocchios (above)?

Lighter Side 7 January 2019

APPOINTMENTS: 7-11 JANUARY 2019

This week’s appointments include: Berry Recruitment, BWD, Dangerfield, Eames Consulting Group, Evergent Group, Flexology, PHMG, Ward Howell International, ZMedia, ZRG Partners

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 7-11 JANUARY 2019

This week’s contracts and deals include: Cielo, Kronos, Lensa, PeoplePlus, Resume-Library, SAP, Staffline

NEW TO THE MARKET: 7-11 JANUARY 2019

This week’s launches include: Consult Inhouse, Fledglink, Frank Recruitment, Guardian Jobs, Procurement PeopleCloud, Recruit Right, Totaljobs

Footballing recruiter roots for underdog in FA Cup clash

A recruitment consultant and footballer played for both clubs in one of this weekend’s FA Cup 3rd round clashes.

Plans for new Co-op food stores to create 1,500 jobs

The Co-op has announced plans to open 100 new food stores during 2019 in a move that could create 1,500 new local jobs.

Retail, Transport & logistics 4 January 2019

Folly Farm looks for mascot to entertain visitors

Fancy swapping the world of recruitment to play an array of characters in an adventure park?

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