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

Lawyers’ advice on keeping payment errors to a minimum

Employment lawyers have revealed some of the more common pitfalls recruiters encounter when falling foul of National Minimum Wage (NMW) rules as evidence has emerged of a rise in the number of whistleblower reports regarding underpayment.

Legislation 19 July 2018

Matalan announces Liverpool jobs drive

Matalan is bringing 150 new roles to Merseyside.

UK&Ireland 19 July 2018

You snooze, you win – mattress firm seeks sleep testers

Do you want to swap the early morning commute into your agency for a nice nap and get paid for it?

Lighter Side 19 July 2018

Apprentice Winner's agency expands into construction

Apprentice winner James White's agency Right Time Recruitment has expanded into construction following an approach from an experienced recruiter in the sector.

People 18 July 2018

Parity Group expecting double digit growth

Parity Group is trading in line with expectations and expects to deliver double digit growth in profits year-on-year, according to a trading update for the six months to 30 June 2018.

Financials 18 July 2018

ClearStar revenue up 11%

ClearStar has seen revenue grow 11% year-on-year, according to a trading update for the six months to 30 June 2018.

Financials 18 July 2018

CV-Library offers its services to PM

CV-Library has taken a rather cheeky approach to recruitment marketing by advertising its services to the current beleaguered occupant of number 10 Downing Street.

Lighter Side 18 July 2018

Report recommending recruiters to collect age data slammed as impractical

A recommendation from MPs requiring recruitment agencies to collect data on age discrimination has come under fire from employment lawyers, who labelled it impractical and unusual.

Legislation 17 July 2018

BBC offers one-off payout to off-payroll workers

The BBC is helping some of its employees settle accountancy bills connected to their compliance with off-payroll working rules in the public sector.

Unemployment falls again with employment reaching record high

The UK’s employment rate has reached a record high, while unemployment has remained at levels not seen since the mid-1970s.

17 July 2018

NEW TO THE MARKET: 23-27 JULY 2018

This week’s launches include: Bullhorn, Pure, Remedium Partners, Sunshine Recruitment, TempRocket

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 16-20 JULY 2018

This week’s contracts and deals include: Arch Apprentices, Hays, IPSE, Route1 International, Staffline, TeacherActive, Tile Hill Interim Management

Recruiters divided over benefits of second Brexit referendum

Recruiters are split over the benefits to the sector of a second referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union.

Legislation 16 July 2018

Gurkha regiment to recruit women from 2020

The Gurkhas are to allow female recruits for the first time from 2020.

Public sector 16 July 2018

Malone Group creates jobs in Burton, West Midlands

A Burton-based firm is to create 100 new jobs as it expands across the globe.

APPOINTMENTS: 23-27 JULY 2018

This week’s appointments include: Adzuna, Berry Recruitment, BWD, Dynamite Recruitment, Eames, Green Park, Resource Solutions, Sevenstep, Snag, Source Technology, virtualDCS

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