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

Pegasus acquires stake in renewables recruiter Veritas

Leeds-based recruitment agency Pegasus Search & Selection has acquired a 50% stake in Veritas Recruitment Solutions, strengthening the offering of both companies in the renewable energy sector.

Funding from Santander helps BOSS Professional Services expand in Europe/Africa

Recruitment firm BOSS Professional Services has unveiled plans to expand its business in the renewable energy sector in Europe and Africa following funding from Santander UK.

CitySprint sends the call out for 550 new couriers

Same day distribution company CitySprint is looking for 550 additional couriers across the UK, with the business focusing primarily on those with small and large vans.

Transport & logistics 12 July 2022

REC FEST 2022: Boorman advises recruiters during turbulent times

Talent acquisition professionals can expect “a rollercoaster ride for the next few years”.

11 July 2022

Hays ‘works for your tomorrow’ today

Global recruiter Hays has unveiled a major repositioning and staff restructure to meet “significant changes to the world of work”.

11 July 2022

Recruiter ‘wrong’ to have left with LinkedIn business contacts

Where does the law stand with LinkedIn contacts made at a previous employer's business?

Legal 11 July 2022

Digital strategy aims to transform healthcare workforce

The government has launched the national digital workforce strategy in health and social care.

APPOINTMENTS: 11-15 JULY 2022

This week’s appointments include: EML Payments, Franklin Fitch, Heidrick & Struggles, Tempest Resourcing

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 11-15 JULY 2022

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Finite Group, Randstad

NEW TO THE MARKET: 11-15 JULY 2022

This week’s new launches include: Barrhead Travel

Social recruiting July/August 2022

Whether it’s walking the length of the UK, giving tickets away or flying through the sky, you’ve been busy since the last Recruiter…

Lighter Side 11 July 2022

REC Conference 2022: D&I and skills shortages dominate discussions

Diversity and inclusion emerged as the most pressing themes in this year’s Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) conference, cropping up in most talks throughout the day.

NHS must keep innovating and be truly tech-driven, says Hancock

The pandemic has accelerated digital transformation in the NHS, according to the Rt Hon Matt Hancock MP, former secretary of state for health.

Nash Squared acquires Dutch MSP firm Het Flexhuis

Talent and technology solutions provider Nash Squared has acquired Het Flexhuis, a managed service provider (MSP) of talent and recruitment services.

APPOINTMENTS: 4-8 JULY 2022

This week’s appointments include: Anderson Quigley, Pedersen & Partners, Russell Taylor Group

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 4-8 JULY 2022

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Horton International

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