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

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 4-8 NOVEMBER 2024

This week’s new contracts & deals include: STEM Returners

NEW TO THE MARKET: 4-8 NOVEMBER 2024

This week’s new launches include: Archer Search Partners, Bakkavor, Get the Job, Investigo, Jobmatch Sweden

Management buyout at C&M Travel Recruitment

Barbara (Basia) Kolosinska and Duncan Tingle are the new owners of specialist recruiter C&M Travel Recruitment.

Prime Minister Starmer announces recruitment drive to boost border security

The prime minister has announced the recruitment of 300 staff for the new Border Security Command.

nGAGE Talent acquires Science Solutions Recruitment

Privately-owned UK recruitment group nGAGE Talent has acquired Science Solutions Recruitment, a specialist life sciences and chemical engineering recruitment business.

55/Redefined acquires National Older Workers Week, Working Wise and WM People

55/Redefined has acquired the assets of WM People, the organisation behind National Older Workers Week and a provider of job board and inclusive talent solutions for people in mid-life.

4 November 2024

Director of tax avoidance scheme firm Peak PAYE disqualified until 2034

A director who promoted a tax avoidance scheme that deprived HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) of more than £2.5m in unpaid tax has been disqualified, the Insolvency Service has revealed.

LegislationHR 4 November 2024

Myers heads up MRA Search’s Australia desk

International legal search business MRA Search has announced the launch of its Australian desk today.

REC calls for chancellor to give recruitment an economic shot in the arm

The Recruitment & Employment Confederation has called on the government to boost hiring with “a shot of economic confidence” when the Budget is announced next week.

APSCo urges Chancellor to acknowledge recruitment sector in budget

The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) and APSCo OutSource have made their recommendations leading up to the Budget next week.

FINANCIALS: Gattaca reports tough market but remains positive

Specialist STEM recruiter Gattaca is entering financial year 2025 with “momentum” in its contractor base.

Randstad to acquire Netherlands-based Zorgwerk

World talent company Randstad has announced its intention to acquire Dutch firm Zorgwerk.

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 21-25 OCTOBER 2024

This week’s new contracts & deals include: JA, Jarvis

ContractsIT/Telecoms, HR 24 October 2024

APPOINTMENTS: 21-25 OCTOBER 2024

This week’s appointments include: Acorn by Synergie, DiSRUPT Recruitment Agency, Includability, The Big Issue

NEW TO THE MARKET: 21-25 OCTOBER 2024

This week’s new launches include: Addison Group, LHH

Government steps up skills passports to transition to clean energy

An initial version of skills passports to help workers transition from carbon-intensive industries to clean energy sectors could be in place by January 2025.

Public sector, Oil & gas/Energy 17 October 2024
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