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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

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

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.

STEM recruiter acquires construction training firm 3B Training

Morson Group has acquired Wigan-based 3B Training to expand its construction skills offering.

APPOINTMENTS: 9-13 JUNE 2025

This week’s appointments include: Evelyn Partners

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 9-13 JUNE 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Firefish Software, Jobmatch Sweden, Liquid Friday

NEW TO THE MARKET: 9-13 JUNE 2025

This week’s new launches include: Lattice, makethehire.com

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

APPOINTMENTS: 5-9 AUGUST 2024

This week’s appointments include: Anderson Quigley

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 Street Consulting Group secures funding to accelerate growth plans

People advisory firm New Street Consulting Group (NSCG) has raised £6.5m to support its build-and-build strategy, as it looks to grow in the UK and expand overseas.

Financial recruiter Hamlyn Williams wins $7m injection from Meraki Capital

A specialist, international staffing business has secured a multi-million dollar investment from a recruitment-focused private equity house.

Over 1,000 GPs to be recruited this year

More than 1,000 newly qualified GPs will be recruited this year.

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 29 JULY-2 AUGUST 2024

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Impactpool

ContractsIT/Telecoms, HR 1 August 2024

Lloyd Banks hands over baton to Comolly-Jones and Porter at Rubicon

Jess Comolly-Jones and Terry Porter have been appointed joint managing directors of Rubicon People Partnership.

Husband and wife recruiters banned after under-declaring £33m in tax

Husband-and-wife directors of a Derby-based care recruitment company have been banned after failing to pay more than £30m in tax, the Insolvency Service has reported.

FINANCIALS: Heidrick & Struggles reveals increase in revenue

Heidrick & Struggles International, a provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, has announced financial results for its second quarter ended 30 June, 2024.

FINANCIALS: Staffline performance boosted by blue-collar recruitment

Stepped-up momentum in blue-collar recruitment has driven Staffline to a strong performance in the first half of 2024.

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