HMRC threatens individual with Stop Notice

In the first Stop Notices case of its kind, HMRC has threatened an individual with prosecution if they promote tax avoidance schemes.

15 May 2025

NHS SBS partners with health-tech firm to transform workforce across NHS

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) and health-tech company ImproveWell have announced a partnership aiming to drive workforce transformation across the NHS.

Government plans to re-wire the state with civil servant moves

Thousands of civil servants – including senior leaders – will be based in 13 towns and cities across the UK to work with frontline workers and local leaders.

Public sector, HR 15 May 2025

Morson advances with technical specialist buy in the US

Morson Group has strengthened its position as a global talent solutions leader with the acquisition of US-based technical recruiter PTS Advance.

Granger Reis appoints natural resources expert Phendler

Global executive search firm Granger Reis has announced the appointment of Rowan Phendler (right) as partner.

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Org Group acquires Manchester-based tech recruiting firm

Multinational professional services provider Org Group has acquired Manchester-based technology recruiting firm Venturi.

Aligra restructures at the top with promotions

UK-based recruiter Aligra has announced a key leadership restructure that reflects the company’s strategic vision for the future.

People 14 May 2025

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 12-16 MAY 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Henley Business School, ServiceNow, The Curve Group, Think, UKG

NEW TO THE MARKET: 12-16 MAY 2025

This week’s new launches include: Eames Consulting, Eightfold AI, SF Recruitment

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Loan charge scandal takes a new twist with s.684 notices

Highly controversial s.684 notices have added to the mire surrounding the Loan Charge.

4 March 2024

Government committee says HMRC ‘is apparently struggling to cope’

The government’s Public Accounts Committee has today [28 February 2024] launched a scathing report on HM Revenue & Customs’ 2022-23 performance.

New to MarketHR 28 February 2024

Not all doom and gloom as market generated £17.9bn in the past year

Some 70 M&A deals were completed in the UK recruitment sector in 2023, according to the latest ‘Recruitment M&A review’ from BDO.

Financials 27 February 2024

Former SThree head joins Levin ahead of ‘transformative’ phase

Technology recruitment company Levin has appointed Dave Rees as new chair of the board.

Headstar FD division expands with new appointments

Leeds-based recruitment consultancy Headstar has grown the size of its advisory and portfolio finance director division with five new senior appointments.

APPOINTMENTS: 26 FEBRUARY-1 MARCH 2024

This week’s appointments include: Astute, Heidrick & Struggles

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 26 FEBRUARY-1 MARCH 2024

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Ford and Stanley, XPO

NEW TO THE MARKET: 26 FEBRUARY-1 MARCH 2024

This week’s new launches include: Hays, SRG Ireland, Wave

Loan Charge crisis rumbles on with uncovering of new notices

The Loan Charge scandal has been engulfed by further condemnation, with the uncovering of the highly controversial s.684 notices yesterday by Sky News [20 February 2024] as politicians round on the crisis and call for a full investigation on the matter.

Legislation 21 February 2024

14 recruitment companies make HMRC shame list

Staffline and Randstad Solutions are among the recruitment businesses named yesterday [20 February] by HMRC for failing to pay workers the National Minimum Wage (NMW).

Legislation 21 February 2024

TalentNeuron shakes up key functions with leadership structure

TalentNeuron, a global labour market intelligence provider, has consolidated its key functions under a new executive leadership structure.

PeopleIT/Telecoms, HR 21 February 2024

City of York Trading acquires recruiter Williams + Anthony

City of York Trading (CYT) has acquired Williams + Anthony, a York-based boutique recruitment agency that specialises in pre-construction appointments, including engineers and surveying.

IPE Ventures acquires UK businesses of Staffing 360 Solutions

Boutique private equity firm IPE Ventures has acquired all businesses within the UK arm of Staffing 360 Solutions.

Granger Reis appoints Dargan to lead new digital infrastructure practice

International executive search firm Granger Reis has appointed Steve Dargan to lead its new digital infrastructure (DI) practice.

Unify launches to enhance diversity across financial and professional services

Chelsea Karaolis, a former director of specialist recruitment and growth consultancy Scene, has recently launched her own recruitment company, Unify.

APPOINTMENTS: 12-16 FEBRUARY 2024

This week’s appointments include: Baltimore Consulting, Ford and Stanley, Heidrick & Struggles, Know Someone, NRL, Sellick Partnership, The Access Group

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