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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

UK recruitment bodies sign joint letter to protect temp agency work

The UK’s four leading recruitment bodies have come together to urge the government to protect the UK’s temporary agency work and professional contracting sector amid potential legislative and regulatory changes.

Legislation 12 September 2024

Demica provides HeadFirst Global new $400m funding source for Impellam Group

Fintech company Demica has enabled a new $400m (£306m) trade receivables securitisation for HeadFirst Global, funded by Barclays, supporting March 2024’s acquisition of Impellam Group through structuring, distribution and reporting. 

ContractsIT/Telecoms 12 September 2024

NRG appoints Dalziel to move forward with digital transformation

Newcastle-headquartered recruiter NRG has appointed Craig Dalziel as head of tech & digital recruitment.

PeopleCreative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms 11 September 2024

Driver61 launches recruitment platform Fluidjobs for motorsport industry

Driver61, a multi-faceted motorsport company, has launched FluidJobs.com, a specialist recruitment platform for the motorsport industry.

New to MarketTransport & logistics, Creative/Digital/Media 11 September 2024
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Pendrago empowers firms on the world stage

Employment and compliance brand Pendragon offers Employer of Record services worldwide.

HR 10 September 2024
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Government-funded Recruiter Apprenticeship launches

A new Recruiter Apprenticeship is funded by the government and available to all recruitment businesses.

Apprentices/Grads/School leavers 10 September 2024
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REC wants the voice of flexible workers to be heard

The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) has launched a campaign to highlight flexible work in the UK.

10 September 2024
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Social recruiting September/October 2024

Recruitment organisations continue to work with partners and charities to make a real difference since the last edition Recruiter…

Lighter SideTransport & logistics, Construction & property 10 September 2024

HMRC dismisses highest number of employees for gross misconduct

Dismissals for gross misconduct at HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) are at a five-year high, The Daily Telegraph has reported.

Public sector, HR 9 September 2024

Asda offers work experience to students with special educational needs

Asda has expanded its Supported Internship Programme, now offering year-long work experience placements to over 70 students with learning disabilities or learning difficulties.

New to MarketRetail, Apprentices/Grads/School leavers 9 September 2024

Stafforce announces major investment in UK expansion

Recruitment specialist Stafforce, part of Nicholas Associates Group (NAG), is opening seven new hubs across the UK, with a focus on expanding its presence in the South.

New to MarketExecutive search, HR 9 September 2024

Populus Select supports Wade Construction Management Consultants in sourcing talent worldwide

Recruitment firm Populus Select and Wade Construction Management Consultants have formed a strategic partnership to enhance specialist advanced construction projects worldwide.

ContractsLife sciences, Engineering 9 September 2024

Hercules Site Services raises £8m for further growth in UK construction sector

AIM-listed Hercules Site Services, a technology-enabled labour supply company for the UK infrastructure sector, has raised around £8m by way of a Placing and Subscription.

ContractsOil & gas/Energy, Transport & logistics 9 September 2024

Specialist search firms merge to create Taylor Birchwood

Taylor Bennett and Birchwood Knight are merging to create new international search firm Taylor Birchwood.

ContractsPublic sector, Executive search 9 September 2024

Search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa grows Partner Practice Group in London

Legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa (MLA) has expanded its Partner Practice Group in London.

New to MarketBanking/Financial services, Legal 9 September 2024

Cybersecurity recruiter LT Harper buys APT

London-headquartered cybersecurity recruitment consultancy LT Harper has acquired eDiscovery recruitment firm APT.

ContractsIT/Telecoms 3 September 2024

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