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

APPOINTMENTS: 19-23 JULY 2021

This week’s appointments include: Amrop, Oasis Umbrella, Resource Solutions, Robert Walters Group

NEW TO THE MARKET: 19-23 JULY 2021

This week’s new launches include: Consult Energy, Red Diamond Recruitment, Spencer Ogden, TheJobApp

Employers, jobs and Football Banning Orders

Calling all football hooligans, online abusers, racists and employers. I want to share with you what this means for jobs.

HR 15 July 2021

Is government in ‘secret’ talks to find non-UK HGV drivers?

The Department for Transport is currently engaged in “secret” talks about temporary visas for non-UK HGV drivers.

Transport & logistics 15 July 2021

EY hires Ramsay and Foden to form recruitment dream team

Samantha Ramsay and Rebecca Foden have joined professional services firm EY in senior leadership roles.

Modley leads AMS diversity programme for 2021

AMS diversity, equity & inclusion director Paul Modley will lead a dedicated diversity-focused programme for 2021.

NEW TO THE MARKET: 12-16 JULY 2021

This week’s new launches include: Budweiser Brewing Group, Fuze

Industry calls for health & safety clarity over Freedom Day

Recruitment’s trade bodies have called for clarity from government on health & safety compliance measures as the so-called Freedom Day in England (unlocking final pandemic restrictions) approaches next Monday [19 July 2021].

Legislation 13 July 2021

Temporary relaxation of drivers’ hours not the answer, says industry

A temporary relaxation of the retained EU drivers’ hours rules took effect yesterday (12 July 2021), and will remain in force until 8 August.

Samuel Knight International appoints Kaiser as chair

Global manpower provider Samuel Knight International has announced the appointment of Paul Kaiser, former UNW corporate finance partner, as its new chairman.

APPOINTMENTS: 12-16 JULY 2021

This week’s appointments include: Airswift, MM Search, Oakleaf Partnership

Temp relaxation of hours, increased tests to solve HGV drivers crisis

Department for Transport has introduced a temporary relaxation of the enforcement of the retained EU drivers’ hours rules in England, Scotland and Wales.

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 5-9 JULY 2021

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Jepson Holt, King Recruit, Recruitment Entrepreneur, Six Degrees Legal

FINANCIALS: Page Group profits up

Global recruitment giant Page Group is reporting increased gross profit per fee earner in Q2 this year compared to the Q2s of both 2019 and 2020.

Financials 7 July 2021

FINANCIALS: Robert Walters enjoys ‘strong’ Q2

Global recruitment firm Robert Walters has enjoyed a “strong” second quarter, with all regions returning to net fee income (NFI) growth.

Financials 7 July 2021

Carter Murray promotes Gray to partner

Specialist marketing search and recruitment firm Carter Murray has promoted Wendy Gray to partner.

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