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.

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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

Facebook to be a requirement for Filipino recruiters

Let’s be Facebook friends, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has told… click for more
Legal 3 March 2015

Extension of GLA remit needs to be done in controlled way says minister

There have been many calls to extend the Gangmasters Licensing Authority’s (GLA’s) remit to other sectors, but it has to be done in a controlled way, Karen Bradley MP, minister for modern slavery and organised crime, said this morning [2 March] at the GLA’s conference in Derby.

Air Energi appoints vice president for Africa

Air Energi has appointed Ford Garrard as vice president for Africa to lead the energy sector recruiter’s growth across the continent and establish a number of regional service bases to support operators’ local projects.
Engineering 2 March 2015

Shangri-La encourages staff global mobility

Internal staff mobility is a priority for global luxury hotel chain Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts, which has a goal of relocating 10% of its workforce annually, the HR director at its London hotel at The Shard has said.
HR 2 March 2015

City Networking Organisation launched to act as recruiter

A new organisation, designed to effectively turn interims and contractors into recruiters, has been launched, targeting City workers.

Skills match app Zoek launches

Skills matching app Zoek has launched.
IT/Telecoms 2 March 2015

timeware launches workforce management software package

Workforce management solutions provider timeware (UK) has launched a software package covering the workplace, recruitment, employee attendance, security and payroll.
IT/Telecoms 2 March 2015

Totaljobs.com launches online talent tool

Jobs board Totaljobs.com has launched a ‘Decoding Global Talent’ online tool, aimed at helping employers and recruiters better understand how, where and why talent moves.
IT/Telecoms 2 March 2015

QA Apprenticeship aims to boost youth employability

IT apprenticeships provider QA Apprenticeships has launched a new traineeship programme for 16-18-year-olds.
IT/Telecoms 2 March 2015

Pareto Law opens in New York

Sales recruitment company Pareto Law is opening its first international office in New York.
2 March 2015

Nestlé and Twitter launch joint paid internship

Food manufacturer Nestlé has partnered with online social networking service Twitter to launch an internship scheme.

Integra People opens Leeds office

Technical staffing specialist Integra People has opened a new office in Leeds.

Jobseeker commuting time tool iGeolise launches

iGeolise, a service that enables jobseekers to search for new roles using commute time rather than miles, has launched.
IT/Telecoms 2 March 2015

Bluestones Logistics opens North Manchester office

Blue-collar recruitment firm Bluestones Logistics has opened an office in North Manchester.

Recruitment consultant Etherson sentenced for CV fraud

Recruitment consultant Ross Etherson who changed the CVs of eight doctors to get them jobs has been given a two-year sentence, suspended for a year, following his conviction for fraud in Isleworth Crown Court.
Legal 27 February 2015

No short-term solution in sight to GP shortage

The UK’s immediate requirement for general practitioners is unlikely to be addressed in the near-term due to the profession not being added to the government’s skill shortage list this week.
Public sector 27 February 2015
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