The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) has welcomed yesterday’s news that the government is planning a major review of the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Business Regulations.

REC chief executive, Kevin Green, says: “This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for the recruitment industry to work in partnership with government to shape the regulatory landscape for the next decade.

“In the current economic environment we are pleased the government recognises what recruiters do is critical for the UK jobs market.”