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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

NEW TO THE MARKET: 2-6 SEPTEMBER 2019

This week’s launches, openings and moves include: Cook Investment Group

Recruiters show mixed response to dramatic events in Parliament

Continued Brexit uncertainty created by last night’s dramatic events in Parliament is causing recruiters concerns about the impact on candidates, clients and their own companies – but some want Parliament to sort out the situation as soon as possible and others are just bored with the whole process.

4 September 2019

Three arrested on suspicion of modern slavery offences

Two men and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of modern slavery offences in Newport following an investigation by the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) in South Wales.

Industrial/Manufacturing 4 September 2019

Training agency move boosts jobs in Peterborough

Peterborough is to be boosted to the tune of 200 jobs when a national training agency sets up its head office in the city.

Construction & property 4 September 2019

Southend airport seeks 200 staff

Southend Airport is creating 200 roles.

Transport & logistics 4 September 2019

FINANCIALS: Hydrogen sees net fee income rise

Global specialist recruiter Hydrogen Group has seen net fee income increase 4% year-on-year despite challenging conditions in Asia and continued Brexit uncertainty, according to unaudited results for the half-year ended 30 June 2019.

Financials 3 September 2019

Government launches website to help working parents find flexible roles

The government has launched a website aimed at helping working parents to find flexible working roles.

3 September 2019

LinkedIn connects with Grimsby jobseekers to explore power of community

Professional network LinkedIn has launched an initiative to explore how the power of community can help people access new jobs and careers in an area that has experienced tough economic challenges. 

Social care 3 September 2019

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 2-6 SEPTEMBER 2019

This week’s contracts and deals include: Arctic Shores, Beringea, Carlyle Group, Cross Country Healthcare, Norman Broadbent, Einstein Recruitment, HireVue, Inter-City Personnel Associates, Movement to Work, NPAworldwide, PK Education, Stoke, TLV Partners, YHA

Recruiters face having to advertise jobs with flexible working from day one

Requiring recruiters to advertise jobs offering flexible working as open to all workers from day one in the job would be a game-changer for candidates but could also increase employers’ access to talent.

2 September 2019

Competition for Emirati talent reaches record levels

Competition for Emirati talent is the highest it has ever been, according to recruitment giant Hays.

Two charged with gangmaster and fraud offences after arrest in Spain

A man and woman have been charged with gangmaster and fraud offences in the Merseyside area after being arrested in Spain.

Industrial/Manufacturing 2 September 2019

Most annoying colleagues tend to be called ‘Sue’ or ‘John’

Are you annoyed by a ‘Sue’ or a ‘John’ at your agency? You’re not on your own, if research from Instaprint is anything to go by.

Lighter Side 2 September 2019

APPOINTMENTS: 2-6 SEPTEMBER 2019

This week’s appointments include: Aspire, Eames Consulting Group, Heidrick & Struggles, HRC Recruitment, NHS Professionals, Orion Group, Precision Search, Redgrave, tml Partners

Recruitment entrepreneur Ryemill helps school and students on TV show

A Channel 4 series shown last night starred Opus Talent Solutions founder Darren Ryemill as he went undercover in a boys’ school.

PeoplePublic sector, Education 30 August 2019

Serious PR merger creates jobs in Ireland

Belfast-based Serious PR’s merger with UK communications agency Beattie will create 20 new jobs.

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