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

Recruiter Dunn highlights Covid-19 job crisis in Channel 4 documentary

Recruiters will recognise this story in one form or another all too well – but tonight [Monday 2 November], the British public will get a look at the harrowing Covid-19 jobs crisis in Channel 4’s Dispatches programme.

PeopleHospitality/Leisure 2 November 2020

REC chief calls for more help for businesses ahead of second lockdown

Neil Carberry, CEO of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), is calling for cuts to support businesses ahead of a second lockdown.

2 November 2020

Good jobs news despite the impending lockdown gloom

As England heads into another lockdown, and the other countries of the UK face similar tough restrictions, Recruiter offers some ‘good job news’ light at the end of the tunnel.

Retail, Oil & gas/Energy 2 November 2020

APPOINTMENTS: 2-6 NOVEMBER 2020

This week’s appointments include: Digiterre, Livingston James Group

NEW TO THE MARKET: 2-6 NOVEMBER 2020

This week’s new launches include: Powell Software

New to MarketIT/Telecoms, HR 2 November 2020

TALES FROM THE FRONT: Still digging deep despite the setbacks

Abi Dunn, founder of hospitality recruiter Sixty Eight People, updates us on her continuing battle to keep her business going in the hardest of times.

PeopleHospitality/Leisure 29 October 2020

Housing recruiter Andersen James launches partnerships service

Housing recruitment firm Andersen James has introduced a new strategic partnerships service to support clients in driving improved attraction, recruitment and retention of talent.

Leeds Manufacturing Festival showcases careers to young people

A series of events showcasing the variety of manufacturing career opportunities will launch next week at the Leeds Manufacturing Festival.

Recruiters felt ready for original IR35 roll-out in April

Nearly three-quarters of recruiters were ready for the new IR35 rules in April.

Legislation 28 October 2020

Cpl Resources subsidiaries join forces to form to Cpl UK

The UK-based subsidiaries of global talent provider Cpl Resources – Clinical Professionals, RIG Healthcare and Cpl Specialist Talent – have rebranded under the Cpl UK banner.

REC Jobs Outlook shows rise in employer hiring confidence

The latest Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) Jobs Outlook reflects a rising optimism in businesses’ hiring confidence and growing intentions to hire.

28 October 2020

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 26-30 OCTOBER 2020

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Hortor, LEVO RPA

Exec search founder Barrington-Hibbert behind 10,000 Black interns campaign

The founder and CEO of executive search firm Barrington Hibbert Associates is one of the leaders of the newly-launched initiative 10,000 Black Interns Campaign.

APSCo applies for Kickstart subsidy support for 32 members

The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has submitted an application to the government under the Kickstart Scheme for 101 new roles in the recruitment sector on behalf of 32 of its members.

27 October 2020

HCRG sells off Sugarman Australia to focus on UK

Healthcare Resourcing Group (HCRG) has confirmed the sale of Sugarman Australia in a management buy-out.

ContractsHealthcare/Medical 27 October 2020

PRS works with Outplacement Services to support employees through redundancies

Property and built environment recruitment specialist PRS has announced a joint venture with Outplacement Services to offer support for businesses helping employees transition through redundancy.

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