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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

Sponsored: Talent Journey - Revolutionising the Way Businesses Scale with a Founder-Focused Platform

Talent Journey, founded by renowned industry leader Hugo Sugden, is excited to announce the launch of its groundbreaking platform, designed to empower founders and business leaders.

11 July 2024

Dragon Steven Bartlett invests in tech talent agency Chapter 2

Entrepreneur Steven Bartlett has invested in disruptive recruitment tech and talent agency Chapter 2.

Robert Walters unifies brands globally

Robert Walters is unifying its three brands – Robert Walters, Walters People and Resource Solutions – into a single brand, Robert Walters.

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Be ‘hungry, humble and smart’

The MDs of Carrington West and Sanderson spoke to the audience at REC Live 24.

9 July 2024
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Rebuild economy with workforce strategy, says Reed

James Reed, chair and CEO of Reed, addressed the REC Live 24 conference.

9 July 2024

Ex-Rethink CEO launches transactional recruitment firm

Mark Lee left recruiter Rethink back in January and has launched a new business.

9 July 2024
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Industry mourns tragic passing of Odro’s McCabe

Recruitment industry tributes have poured in for Ryan McCabe, founder and CEO of video interview platform Odro, following his death on 22 June.

9 July 2024

TXM acquisition of Petroplan builds on North American strength

Engineering, healthcare and technology specialist TXM Group has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of energy recruiter Petroplan.

Legal experts predict swathe of employment changes

Employment lawyers are predicting sweeping legal changes to the workplace under the new Labour government as ministers set out plans for their first 100 days in office.

Legal, HR 8 July 2024

Home Secretary Cooper seeks to recruit border security commander

Recruitment begins today [8 July 2024] for a border security commander reporting directly to the UK home secretary as a new UK Border Security Command is established.

APPOINTMENTS: 8-12 JULY 2024

This week’s appointments include: Calibre One, Freshminds

NEW TO THE MARKET: 8-12 JULY 2024

This week’s new launches include: Alliance (CS), Crerar Hotel Group, Gaia

Recruitment industry calls on new Labour government to focus on skills

Voices in the recruitment and self-employment world uniformly have congratulated the Labour Party on their landslide win [4 July 2024] in the UK General Election.

Public sector, Social care 5 July 2024

€500m funding to benefit UK business of HR Path

Global HR consulting giant HR Path has announced a €500m (£423m) fundraising round from international private investment house Ardian.

Forsyth Barnes appoints Shadwell executive VP to lead New York office

Global talent partner Forsyth Barnes has appointed Jack Shadwell as the executive vice president of its New York City office.

Operam Education Group extends footprint with first London acquisition

Education recruitment specialist Operam Education Group has completed its first acquisition in London, strengthening its geographical footprint in the South-East.

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