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

Adzuna acquires job search engine Getwork

Job search engine Adzuna has announced the acquisition of US enterprise job search engine Getwork.

Indeed appoints Koranteng as chief people officer

Hiring platform Indeed has appointed Priscilla Koranteng, who will join the company as chief people officer (CPO), effective immediately.

People 22 June 2022

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People 22 June 2022

Recruitment firm bridges economic and gender gaps in STEM at inner city school

Recruitment firm develop has partnered with Canon Barnett Primary School in Tower Hamlets to see business growth directly impact the education and prospects of local children.

Life sciences, Education 22 June 2022

Berry Recruitment Group buys First Recruitment Services

South England-based Berry Recruitment Group (BRG) has acquired First Recruitment Services (FRS).

Frank Recruitment Group opens its doors in Milan, Italy

Frank Recruitment Group has announced the opening of its first office in Italy.

Giving Back Day gives New Directions staff work for a good cause

Employees at recruitment group New Directions are being encouraged to do their bit for a cause close to their heart with the introduction of a fully paid Giving Back Day.

Public sector, Social care 22 June 2022

US People2.0 buys Brookson Group

US-based People2.0 has acquired the Brookson Group, a UK provider of support services to independent contractors.

ContractsIT/Telecoms, HR 22 June 2022

APPOINTMENTS: 20-24 JUNE 2022

This week’s appointments include: Cymphony, Ducatus Partners, Maxwell Bond, Rowan Executive Search, Staffing 360 Solutions, Strategic Resources, VIQU

NEW TO THE MARKET: 20-24 JUNE 2022

This week’s new launches include: Fedcap Employment, Howgate Sable, Unveel.io

Co-founder of SSQ joins LSS, making shock return to recruitment

The former co-founder and CEO of SSQ has returned to the recruitment sector to support the executive team at legal search firm Laurence Simons Search.

Tech specialist THRYVE promotes Ford to MD

THRYVE, an emerging and critical technology recruitment business based in London and operating across the German market, has appointed Sonny Ford to managing director.

APSCo calls on government to change policy to address skills shortages

The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has today outlined the critical policy developments needed to address the skills shortages in the UK.

7 June 2022

Not enough nurses to meet patient needs safely

A new report by the Royal College of Nursing warns that eight in 10 (83%) nurses contend there weren’t enough nursing staff to meet all patient needs safely and effectively on their last shift.

Public sector, Social care 7 June 2022

Recruiter Girling Jones among UK firms trialling four-day weeks

Construction and property recruiter Girling Jones is among the 70 UK companies involved in a six-month trial beginning today [6 June] of working a four-day week with no loss in pay.

HR 6 June 2022

Harvey joins THRIVE to head up people & culture

Digital learning and skills specialist THRIVE has appointed Sacha Harvey (pictured) as its new head of people & culture.

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