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HMRC threatens individual with Stop Notice

In the first Stop Notices case of its kind, HMRC has threatened an individual with prosecution if they promote tax avoidance schemes.

15 May 2025
Contracts

NHS SBS partners with health-tech firm to transform workforce across NHS

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) and health-tech company ImproveWell have announced a partnership aiming to drive workforce transformation across the NHS.

Social care, IT/Telecoms, HR, Healthcare/Medical 15 May 2025
Legislation

Government plans to re-wire the state with civil servant moves

Thousands of civil servants – including senior leaders – will be based in 13 towns and cities across the UK to work with frontline workers and local leaders.

Public sector, HR 15 May 2025

Morson advances with technical specialist buy in the US

Morson Group has strengthened its position as a global talent solutions leader with the acquisition of US-based technical recruiter PTS Advance.

ContractsOil & gas/Energy, Engineering 15 May 2025

Granger Reis appoints natural resources expert Phendler

Global executive search firm Granger Reis has announced the appointment of Rowan Phendler (right) as partner.

PeopleOil & gas/Energy, Engineering 15 May 2025
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Org Group acquires Manchester-based tech recruiting firm

Multinational professional services provider Org Group has acquired Manchester-based technology recruiting firm Venturi.

ContractsRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Creative/Digital/Media 15 May 2025

Aligra restructures at the top with promotions

UK-based recruiter Aligra has announced a key leadership restructure that reflects the company’s strategic vision for the future.

People 14 May 2025

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 12-16 MAY 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Henley Business School, ServiceNow, The Curve Group, Think, UKG

ContractsRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Public sector 14 May 2025

NEW TO THE MARKET: 12-16 MAY 2025

This week’s new launches include: Eames Consulting, Eightfold AI, SF Recruitment

New to MarketCreative/Digital/Media, Engineering 14 May 2025

Newly-launched HW Finance joins HW Group stable

HW Group, an executive search and interim management specialist, has launched a new finance division, enabling it to offer a full multi-disciplinary service.

New to MarketBanking/Financial services, Executive search 6 November 2024

APPOINTMENTS: 4-8 NOVEMBER 2024

This week’s appointments include: Kingdom People

PeopleSales, Public sector 5 November 2024

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 4-8 NOVEMBER 2024

This week’s new contracts & deals include: STEM Returners

ContractsLife sciences, Engineering 5 November 2024

NEW TO THE MARKET: 4-8 NOVEMBER 2024

This week’s new launches include: Archer Search Partners, Bakkavor, Get the Job, Investigo, Jobmatch Sweden

New to MarketRetail, Banking/Financial services 5 November 2024

Management buyout at C&M Travel Recruitment

Barbara (Basia) Kolosinska and Duncan Tingle are the new owners of specialist recruiter C&M Travel Recruitment.

ContractsTransport & logistics, Hospitality/Leisure 5 November 2024

Prime Minister Starmer announces recruitment drive to boost border security

The prime minister has announced the recruitment of 300 staff for the new Border Security Command.

LegislationPublic sector, IT/Telecoms 4 November 2024

nGAGE Talent acquires Science Solutions Recruitment

Privately-owned UK recruitment group nGAGE Talent has acquired Science Solutions Recruitment, a specialist life sciences and chemical engineering recruitment business.

ContractsOil & gas/Energy, Life sciences 4 November 2024

55/Redefined acquires National Older Workers Week, Working Wise and WM People

55/Redefined has acquired the assets of WM People, the organisation behind National Older Workers Week and a provider of job board and inclusive talent solutions for people in mid-life.

4 November 2024

Director of tax avoidance scheme firm Peak PAYE disqualified until 2034

A director who promoted a tax avoidance scheme that deprived HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) of more than £2.5m in unpaid tax has been disqualified, the Insolvency Service has revealed.

LegislationHR 4 November 2024

Myers heads up MRA Search’s Australia desk

International legal search business MRA Search has announced the launch of its Australian desk today.

New to MarketLegal, Executive search 4 November 2024

REC calls for chancellor to give recruitment an economic shot in the arm

The Recruitment & Employment Confederation has called on the government to boost hiring with “a shot of economic confidence” when the Budget is announced next week.

Public sector, Transport & logistics 24 October 2024

APSCo urges Chancellor to acknowledge recruitment sector in budget

The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) and APSCo OutSource have made their recommendations leading up to the Budget next week.

HR, Apprentices/Grads/School leavers 24 October 2024

FINANCIALS: Gattaca reports tough market but remains positive

Specialist STEM recruiter Gattaca is entering financial year 2025 with “momentum” in its contractor base.

FinancialsOil & gas/Energy, Creative/Digital/Media 24 October 2024

Randstad to acquire Netherlands-based Zorgwerk

World talent company Randstad has announced its intention to acquire Dutch firm Zorgwerk.

ContractsPublic sector, Social care 24 October 2024

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 21-25 OCTOBER 2024

This week’s new contracts & deals include: JA, Jarvis

ContractsIT/Telecoms, HR 24 October 2024

APPOINTMENTS: 21-25 OCTOBER 2024

This week’s appointments include: Acorn by Synergie, DiSRUPT Recruitment Agency, Includability, The Big Issue

PeopleCharity & not-for-profit 22 October 2024

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