Appointments: Acorn appoints Preston branch manager

Recruitment and training firm Acorn has appointed Ian Dunn as branch manager for its Preston operation.

Recruitment and training firm Acorn has appointed Ian Dunn as branch manager for its Preston operation.

Meanwhile, Olwen Kilgannon from Widnes takes on the role of branch manager for Runcorn and Christian Ash, who previously worked as branch manager for Preston and Runcorn, has been promoted to the senior role of regional manager overseeing all four branches in the North and North Wales.

REC CEO hits back at government cuts to agency spend

Government calls to eliminate agency spend at the NHS have received a fiery response from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation.

Legislation 3 June 2025

Government health leaders threaten ‘rip-off temporary staffing agencies’

NHS trusts and integrated care boards (ICBs) are being urged by government health leaders to eradicate agency spending to build on a £1bn fall in spending in 2024-25.

Legislation 3 June 2025

£1.5bn defence spending will create highly-skilled jobs in the UK

The UK government is to create more than 1,000 new jobs as a result of a £1.5bn defence investment.

Legislation 2 June 2025

APPOINTMENTS: 27-30 MAY 2025

This week’s appointments include: ECMS, Madison Berkeley, The Education Network

People 27 May 2025
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