Staffline Recruitment Group has reported a 45% increase in pre-tax profit to £1.0m for the six months to 30 June, 2006. Revenue also grew, rising 30% to £34.4m.

The company says demand for its services has remained positive in the current year. Managing director Andy Hogarth says: “During July and August we have continued to benefit from buoyant trading conditions, maintaining the trend experienced in the first half.

“Levels of demand remain encouraging from both our existing and new clients,” Hogarth added.

See the next issue of Recruiter (20 September) for a full report.