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Can HMRC reforms solve liability issues between agency and umbrellas?

Cautious optimism has greeted the emergence of a potential solution for liability within incoming tax reforms to the umbrella industry and recruitment agency users.

13 June 2025

Legislation

Employment tribunal claims on the rise compared to previous year

The latest Employment Tribunal Statistics have been published this week.

Legal, HR 13 June 2025

Legislation

Minister tells recruiters about ‘road map’ for Employment Rights Bill at RECLive25

The government plans to issue a ‘road map’ for implementing the Employment Rights Bill (ERB), currently working its way through the House of Lords.

12 June 2025

Recruitment industry voices say little detail on workforce from the Chancellor

Recruitment industry observers have criticised Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s failure to move the UK ahead in specific commitments to workforce issues.

LegislationSocial care, Transport & logistics 12 June 2025

STEM recruiter acquires construction training firm 3B Training

Morson Group has acquired Wigan-based 3B Training to expand its construction skills offering.

ContractsTransport & logistics, Engineering 12 June 2025

APPOINTMENTS: 9-13 JUNE 2025

This week’s appointments include: Evelyn Partners

PeopleBanking/Financial services, HR 12 June 2025

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 9-13 JUNE 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Firefish Software, Jobmatch Sweden, Liquid Friday

ContractsCreative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms 12 June 2025

NEW TO THE MARKET: 9-13 JUNE 2025

This week’s new launches include: Lattice, makethehire.com

New to MarketCreative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms 12 June 2025

Trusted partners will matter more in future, says Carberry at RECLive25

Convincing clients and government that the recruitment industry delivers the value of specialism and specialists is key to making “trusted talent advice and fulfilment more essential”.

People 10 June 2025

Will contractors be back in control of their IR35 status?

Incoming changes to company size thresholds will put thousands of contractors back in charge of determining IR35 status.

Legislation 10 February 2025

Nicholas Associates Group acquires Smart Temporary Solutions

Nicholas Associates Group (NA Group), a leading provider of talent management solutions across the UK, has acquired Smart Temporary Solutions.

ContractsRetail, Transport & logistics 10 February 2025

Baltimore Consulting’s Vincent releases self-improvement book

Charmaine Vincent, CEO of Baltimore Consulting, has published her first self-improvement book.

New to MarketPublic sector, Creative/Digital/Media 10 February 2025

NATS extends contract with Gattaca Solutions

Gattaca Solutions has signed a multi-year contract with UK air traffic control services provider NATS as its sole temporary workforce solutions partner.

ContractsRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Public sector 7 February 2025

Serco awarded MoD’s UK Armed Forces Recruitment Service programme

Serco, the international provider of critical government services, has been awarded a landmark UK contract by the Ministry of Defence (MoD).

ContractsPublic sector, Marketing 7 February 2025

The Gym Group kick-starts fitness careers with new PT programme

Nationwide gym operator The Gym Group has launched The Gym Group Academy to give fitness enthusiasts the chance to become fully qualified personal trainers in as little as eight weeks.

New to MarketHospitality/Leisure, Apprentices/Grads/School leavers 7 February 2025

Workwell expands in North America with acquisition of Eastridge Workforce Management

Global human capital management (HCM) and employer of record (EOR) services provider Workwell Group has acquired Eastridge Workforce Management (EWM).

ContractsIT/Telecoms, HR 7 February 2025

Pro-Force acquires Driven Recruitment to strengthen Pro-Drive division

UK labour provider Pro-Force has acquired recruitment specialist Driven Recruitment, which has been based in Birmingham since 2002.

ContractsTransport & logistics, Agriculture 5 February 2025

FINANCIALS: FDM Group update reveals fall in revenue

Global professional services provider FDM Group has reported that it expects to achieve £258m revenue for financial year 2024 when it issues its full-year results in March.

FinancialsBanking/Financial services, Legal 4 February 2025

FINANCIALS: SThree profits down due to challenging conditions

STEM recruiter SThree reports that its net fees were down 9% year-on-year (YoY).

FinancialsLife sciences, Engineering 4 February 2025

FINANCIALS: Staffline defies recruitment’s downward trend

Recruitment and training company Staffline Group has reported a 9% increase in gross profits, bucking the recent downward trend posted by recruitment firms.

FinancialsRetail, Public sector 4 February 2025

APPOINTMENTS: 3-7 FEBRUARY 2025

This week’s appointments include: Be Personnel, Calibre One, RAMP Global, Ultimate Finance

PeopleRetail, Transport & logistics 4 February 2025

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 3-7 FEBRUARY 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Adecco Group, Animmersion UK, Bullhorn, Manchester City Council, Recite Me

ContractsPublic sector, Creative/Digital/Media 4 February 2025

NEW TO THE MARKET: 3-7 FEBRUARY 2025

This week’s new launches include: Arthur, Ciphr, Club Connective, Creative Talent Endeavors

New to MarketSocial care, Banking/Financial services 4 February 2025

Moshiri negotiates her way through task one on The Apprentice

The first episode in the BBC’s The Apprentice aired last week and the good news is our recruitment representative is still in – just!

People 3 February 2025

Circle appoints Pirate Kelly as chairman

Recruitment organisation Circle has appointed Dean Kelly (left), co-founder of RDLC Pirates, as chairman.

PeopleRetail, Life sciences 3 February 2025

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