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

Recruiters voice concerns over leaked Labour Party Manifesto

Recruiters have told Recruiter of their concerns about Labour Party policies contained in a leaked election manifesto, with one recruiter warning a prospective Labour government “to be careful not to be seen as hostile to business”.

Legislation 11 May 2017

‘Arresting’ Line of Duty TV series used to attract police recruits

A police force is using the critically-acclaimed TV programme Line of Duty to attract candidates to work in its anti-corruption unit.

Public sector 11 May 2017

Manchester counts its winnings as Bet365 looks to hire 90 more staff

Online gambling company Bet365 has announced plans to hire 90 staff at its offices in Manchester.

Recruiter convicted for selling drugs to friends to fund habit

A recruitment consultant, who admitted in court to supplying cocaine to friends to help fund his own drug habit, has been fired after going AWOL, according to his former boss.

10 May 2017

Taylor urges employers to think about job security and quality of work

Bad jobs are detrimental to UK productivity and worker wellbeing, according to the head of a government review into the gig economy.

10 May 2017

Carpeo to create 300 contact centre jobs in South Wales

Customer services firm Carpeo Business Process Outsourcing is to create 300 jobs at a new contact centre in Newport, South Wales.

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New Care creates 80 jobs in Greater Manchester

Care operator New Care is to create 80 jobs through the opening of a new care home in Sale, Greater Manchester.

Public sector, Social care 10 May 2017

Asperger’s employment case highlights caution with multiple-choice testing

Recruiters have been warned to tread carefully if using multiple-choice testing when hiring, so as not to discriminate against candidates with autism.

Legal 9 May 2017

Hydrogen Group merges with specialist recruiter Argyll Scott

Global specialist recruitment group Hydrogen has merged with international multifunctional specialist recruiter Argyll Scott.

Contracts 9 May 2017

FINANCIALS: Adecco posts positive revenue growth

Recruitment giant Adecco has seen revenue increase 7% year-on-year, according to Q1 2017 results.

Temp billings rise at fastest rate of the year, says Report on Jobs

Temporary billings have risen at their sharpest pace in four months, according to the latest Markit/REC Report on Jobs.

Pearson Finance Services creates up to 300 jobs in Northern Ireland

Global learning company Pearson is to open a finance services centre in Belfast, which could create around 300 new jobs.

Recruiters welcome the election of France’s President Macron

Recruitment heavyweights with operations on both sides of the channel have welcomed the election of “pro-business” French President Emmanuel Macron.

Walker leads MBO at BIE Executive

The executive leadership team of interim management specialist BIE Executive has completed a management buyout of the business.

New McDonald’s will serve up 100 new jobs in Liverpool

McDonald’s will create 100 new jobs at a new restaurant in Liverpool.

New Rakuten software development centre in Belfast creates jobs

Japan-headquartered tech firm Rakuten is to set up a fintech software development centre in Belfast, with the creation of 20 jobs.

IT/Telecoms, HR 8 May 2017
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