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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 financial services firms hit with regulatory compliance penalties

A new study has revealed more than a third of UK financial services businesses have faced regulatory compliance penalties.

FinancialsLegal, Accounting/Finance 30 July 2024

APPOINTMENTS: 29 JULY-2 AUGUST 2024

This week’s appointments include: Baltimore Consulting, Freshminds, Yodel

PeoplePublic sector, Social care 30 July 2024

NEW TO THE MARKET: 29 JULY-2 AUGUST 2024

This week’s new launches include: Fiverr, FTW Recruitment, Hunted, Mercury, Personio, The Taplow Group

New to MarketRec-to-rec, Transport & logistics 30 July 2024

Hadi Moussa joins digital staffing platform Coople as CEO

Coople, a leading digital staffing platform on the European market, has announced the appointment of Hadi Moussa as its new CEO.

PeopleRetail, Transport & logistics 30 July 2024

Tech-focused Levin exits Europe to concentrate on US market

Levin has announced a strategic restructuring that calls for the tech-focused recruitment group to exit the European market and focus on operations in the US.

New to MarketPublic sector, Oil & gas/Energy 23 July 2024

Skills England launches to boost nation’s skills

The prime minister and education secretary have today [22 July 2024] announced the launch of Skills England to bring together “the fractured skills landscape and create a shared national ambition to boost the nation’s skills”.

New to MarketPublic sector, Education 22 July 2024

Ex-PSD Group MD Cooke launches financial consultancy Sowena Group

A former regional managing director of executive search company PSD Group and director at financial recruitment consultancy Axon Moore has branched out on his own with a new venture.

New to MarketExecutive search, Interim recruitment 22 July 2024

Met Police campaign targets recruits to become the change

A new recruitment campaign for Metropolitan Police Service constables is targeting people who want to make positive changes for society, London and themselves.

New to MarketPublic sector, Marketing 22 July 2024

APPOINTMENTS: 22-26 JULY 2024

This week’s appointments include: HireVue

PeopleExecutive search, IT/Telecoms 22 July 2024

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 22-26 JULY 2024

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Eastward Partners, Press & Associates

ContractsExecutive search, IT/Telecoms 22 July 2024

NEW TO THE MARKET: 22-26 JULY 2024

This week’s new launches include: Senovo IT, Springpod, Zodeq

New to MarketIT/Telecoms, HR 22 July 2024

Industry trade bodies give cautious welcome to employment bills

Recruitment industry leaders welcomed in general the 40 draft laws and ambitious growth agenda referenced in yesterday’s [Wednesday 17 July 2024] King’s Speech.

Legislation 18 July 2024

Specialists raise concerns on applying ‘exploitation’ term to professional freelancers

Neither the anti-tax avoidance red flag of the UK’s off-payroll working rules nor umbrella companies surfaced in the King’s Speech yesterday [17 July 2024].

Legislation 18 July 2024

Industry bodies welcome announcement on investing in skills

The new Labour government’s emphasis in the King’s Speech yesterday on building skills for future Britain was applauded by many, seen in the context of it providing a foundation for the sharpened focus on economic and industrial growth.

LegislationTransport & logistics, Engineering 18 July 2024

US Alvarez & Marsal launches A&M Search after acquiring London-based Wilkinson Partners

US-based global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) has acquired London-headquartered executive search firm Wilkinson Partners.

ContractsExecutive search, Accounting/Finance 18 July 2024

Impact on employment and recruitment expected in King’s Speech

King Charles III is set to give the King’s Speech, outlining the UK government’s legislative agenda for the new parliamentary season, later this morning [17 July 2024] at the State Opening of Parliament.

LegislationPublic sector, Oil & gas/Energy 17 July 2024

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