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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”.

10 June 2025

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Former royal nanny offers training to next generation

Alice Romero Drever (pictured), founder of specialist agency Nanny & Governess, is developing an online academy to train the next generation of VIP nannies.

Transport & logistics, Education, Hospitality/Leisure 5 June 2025

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Green energy firm aims to bring skilled jobs to Kent

A green energy company is set to create more than 100 jobs by 2027 with the proposed opening of a £120m plant in Kent.

Oil & gas/Energy, Life sciences, Engineering, Graduates/Apprentices/School leavers 4 June 2025

REC CEO hits back at government cuts to agency spend

Government calls to eliminate agency spend at the NHS have received a fiery response from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation.

LegislationPublic sector, Social care 3 June 2025

Government health leaders threaten ‘rip-off temporary staffing agencies’

NHS trusts and integrated care boards (ICBs) are being urged by government health leaders to eradicate agency spending to build on a £1bn fall in spending in 2024-25.

LegislationPublic sector, Social care 3 June 2025

Portfolio Payroll partners with CIPP to drive industry evolution

Payroll recruitment agency Portfolio Payroll is part of a newly unveiled strategic partnership with The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP).

ContractsHR 3 June 2025

Hays appoints new CEO UK and Ireland

Recruitment and workforce solutions specialist Hays has appointed Thomas Way (pictured) as CEO of Hays UK and Ireland.

PeopleLife sciences, Engineering 2 June 2025

£1.5bn defence spending will create highly-skilled jobs in the UK

The UK government is to create more than 1,000 new jobs as a result of a £1.5bn defence investment.

LegislationPublic sector, Engineering 2 June 2025

BBC Studios appoints new director of HR

The BBC has appointed Jermaine Daw (pictured) as director of HR for BBC Studios, effective in June.

PeopleCreative/Digital/Media, HR 28 May 2025

Two branches merge to create Kingdom People Manchester

Recruitment agency Kingdom People has consolidated its Oldham and Bury branches to create a new superhub: Kingdom People Manchester.

New to MarketRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Commercial & office support 27 August 2024

VIQU IT acquires Birmingham agency Consult Energy

Birmingham IT recruitment agency VIQU has announced its acquisition of fellow Birmingham recruitment company Consult Energy.

ContractsOil & gas/Energy, Construction & property 21 August 2024

APPOINTMENTS: 12-16 AUGUST 2024

This week’s appointments include: Realm Recruit

PeopleConstruction & property, Commercial & office support 20 August 2024

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 12-16 AUGUST 2024

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Connect Appointments, Greenbean

ContractsRetail, Oil & gas/Energy 20 August 2024

NEW TO THE MARKET: 19-23 AUGUST 2024

This week’s new launches include: Hayfield

New to MarketEngineering, Construction & property 20 August 2024

Post Office appoints Crisp as head of people strategy, planning and governance

The Post Office has appointed Juliet Crisp as its new head of people strategy, planning and governance.

PeopleRetail, Executive search 16 August 2024

UK recruitment businesses attract overseas trade buyers

Trade buyers have completed 75% of the transactions in the UK recruitment industry during the first half of 2024.

ContractsMarketing, Creative/Digital/Media 13 August 2024

Research reveals those industries penalised by HMRC for lying about tax

The Global Payroll Association (GPA) has revealed which UK business sectors have been hit the worst for defaulting on tax.

LegislationRetail, Oil & gas/Energy 13 August 2024

Report calls for ‘digital leader’ in every school to close digital skills gap

Every school and college should appoint an individual responsible for digital education, says a new cross-sector report co-authored by Cheltenham Festivals and tech training provider QA.

Public sector, Education 13 August 2024

Employment Rights Bill crucial in helping BME inequality in workplace says TUC

Labour’s Employment Rights Bill is vital to lifting living standards for Black and minority ethnic (BME) workers, according to the Trades Union Congress.

LegislationHospitality/Leisure 13 August 2024

Recruiters have duty of care for contractors and staff in the heat

After a dreary start to the UK summer, record-breaking temperatures have erupted in many parts of the country, creating challenging working conditions for some.

LegislationConstruction & property, Commercial & office support 13 August 2024

Carrington West restructures leadership team to fuel growth

Carrington West has announced the restructuring of its leadership team following changes made at board level in January 2024.

PeopleOil & gas/Energy, Engineering 9 August 2024

Ghost Payroll schemes threaten recruitment industry

Workforce compliance firms and providers of payroll services have issued a critical warning to the recruitment industry regarding so-called Ghost Payroll schemes.

LegislationHR, Accounting/Finance 8 August 2024

APPOINTMENTS: 5-9 AUGUST 2024

This week’s appointments include: Anderson Quigley

PeoplePublic sector, Education 8 August 2024

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 5-9 AUGUST 2024

This week’s new contracts & deals include: RAMP Global

ContractsIT/Telecoms, HR 8 August 2024

NEW TO THE MARKET: 5-9 AUGUST 2024

This week’s new launches include: Bluestones Investment Group, Morwell Talent Solutions, SEDA Talent, SELECT, The Barton Partnership

New to MarketLife sciences, Construction & property 8 August 2024

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