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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

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.

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.

Granger Reis appoints natural resources expert Phendler

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

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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.

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

NEW TO THE MARKET: 12-16 MAY 2025

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

Webinar advises recruiters to work with clients and contractors around IR35 obligations

Recruiters have been warned to develop a collaborative approach straightaway involving clients and contractors alike to determine IR35 status.

Legislation 16 September 2019

Servo Group expands and creates new jobs in Leeds

Security firm Servo Group is set to create 100 jobs in the coming year in Leeds.

Get paid to drink coffee and write about it

Are you a coffee addict? Then we have the sort of role that you don’t want to be latte in applying for.

APPOINTMENTS: 16-20 SEPTEMBER 2019

This week’s appointments include: Advance TRS, Broadstone, Class People, Eames Consulting Group, Female Executive Search, MyPeople Group, Oceans Group, Pedersen & Partners, Realm Recruit

NEW TO THE MARKET: 16-20 SEPTEMBER 2019

This week’s launches include: Paiger, RedWigWam, Stanton House, TechRank, Woodrow Mercer

New to MarketRetail, Sales 16 September 2019

Oyster Partnership video is on song to attract talent

A London-based property recruiter has hit upon an innovative way of attracting consultants to come and work for them.

Sales, Construction & property 13 September 2019

Recruiters shun the Golden State due to stringent labour laws

Onerous employment laws, combined with a high cost of living in California, is causing an exodus of talent – and making recruiters think twice about expanding to the Golden State.

ONS figures show recruitment contributed to services sector growth

The recruitment sector helped contribute to a 9.3% annual increase in services sector turnover, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics.

FINANCIALS: SThree overall rise in NFI despite decline in UK & Ireland

International STEM staffing business SThree has seen net fee income climb 4% year-on-year, according to a trading update for the period 1 June 2019 to date.

Government launches independent review into loan charge scheme

The government has announced an independent review of the controversial loan charge.

Legislation 12 September 2019

Smart Works links up with the Duchess to help unemployed women find work

A charity has joined forces with royalty to help disadvantaged women get back to work.

12 September 2019

Healthcare recruiters fear for the NHS following Yellowhammer publication

Healthcare recruiters have raised concerns about the NHS losing out on European staff following a no-deal Brexit in the wake of today’s publication of Operation Yellowhammer.

Public sector, Healthcare/Medical 12 September 2019

Club Med launches recruitment drive for winter season

Club Med has launched a recruitment drive for 2,000 English speakers to work at its resorts in the French Alps as part of its winter 2019 recruitment campaign.

Retail, Sales 12 September 2019

International students can apply for work rather than leave the UK

Government proposals enabling international students to stay in the UK after graduation to find a job is great news for recruiters.

UK workers would embark on apprenticeship for career change

Around two-thirds of the UK workforce (62%) harbour hopes to change their career path, according to research by the global job search engine Jobrapido.

Mental health leave requests gives recruiters chance to open conversations with consultants

Recruiters have been urged to use mental health leave requests to open up conversations with consultants about underlying mental health issues.

10 September 2019
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