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

1,000 new jobs for financial software firm First Derivatives

A Newry-based technology firm has announced plans to recruit 1,000 staff over the next three years.

IT/Telecoms, Accounting/Finance 28 September 2018

REC reports back from the Labour Party Conference

The REC is reporting back from all the major party conferences, and next up is the Labour Party in Brighton.

Public sector, Oil & gas/Energy 27 September 2018

Recruiters reminded of importance of paying data fee as ICO issues fines

A least one recruiter is among 34 organisations the Information Commissioner’s Office has taken action against for failing to pay the new data protection fee.

LegislationIT/Telecoms 27 September 2018

Man arrested in GLAA operation for modern slavery offences

A man has been arrested on suspicion of a modern slavery offence in Birmingham.

Legislation 27 September 2018

FINANCIALS: Impellam update predicts drop in earnings

Impellam expects earnings for the 2018 financial year to be lower than last year.

Online shopping site creates 200 jobs in Galway

US online shopping website Wayfair is to create 200 new jobs in Ireland.

Retail, Sales 27 September 2018

Ex-Apprentice winner Martin urges recruiters to get in early next year

A former Apprentice winner has urged recruiters to enter next year’s competition after yesterday’s unveiling revealed not a single recruiter in the final 16 candidates.

People 26 September 2018

LinkedIn uses data from millions of companies to offer Talent Insights

Professional network LinkedIn has launched data-driven insights and analytics tool LinkedIn Talent Insights in the UK.

Creative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms 26 September 2018

UK government leads countries to tackle modern slavery in the supply chain

The US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia and the UK have developed a set of principles for nations to adopt in a bid to tackle modern slavery in global supply chains.

Legislation 26 September 2018

Thousands apply to move and work in Estonia thanks to Career Hunt

Estonia’s Career Hunt recruitment campaign has attracted thousands of applications from technology specialists from all over the world.

IT/Telecoms, HR 26 September 2018

AA roadshow events engaged with the public and attracted talent

The AA’s recent employer branding efforts to attract talent has proved a “massive” success.

Marketing, Transport & logistics 25 September 2018

Labour’s Substitute Teacher Register could be costlier for schools, say recruiters

Recruiters have questioned whether a Labour proposal for a new Substitute Teacher Register, aimed at ending the “spiralling” cost to schools of hiring supply teachers, is workable.

LegislationPublic sector, Education 25 September 2018

FINANCIALS: Harvey Nash reveals robust UK results

Harvey Nash has seen revenue climb 15.3% in constant currency year-on-year, according to unaudited interim results for the six months to 31 July 2018.

Grantley Hall hotel and spa recruits for spring opening

Luxury country resort hotel and spa Grantley Hall is recruiting for a range of roles ahead of its spring 2019 opening.

Record label bans candidates from saying where they went to school

A Manchester start-up digital record label has banned candidates from mentioning where they went to school or university in their job applications in a bid to increase social diversity in the music industry.

Retail, Hospitality/Leisure 24 September 2018

Contractor wins case against HMRC for unpaid holiday

A contractor has won a case brought against HM Revenue & Customs in a claim for more than £4k in unpaid holiday pay.

LegislationPublic sector, HR 24 September 2018
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