MPs attack slow payers

MPs have criticised large businesses and the public sector for their “shocking and indefensible” treatment of small suppliers.
Fri, 16 Nov 2012

MPs have criticised large businesses and the public sector for their “shocking and indefensible” treatment of small suppliers. 

In a debate in the House of Commons yesterday, FTSE 100 companies and public sector bodies were censured for slow payment.

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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