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International manufacturer invests £170m in North Wales facility

Around 140 jobs will be created in North Wales after Knauf Insulation unveiled plans to invest £170m in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.

Oil & gas/Energy, Transport & logistics, Engineering, Construction & property, Industrial/Manufacturing 20 May 2025

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Human skills as important as ‘oven-ready’ tech skills

The UK skills landscape is experiencing rapid and regular turnover as employers look for “oven-ready talent” with much in-demand technical skills.

Creative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms, HR 20 May 2025

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UK Hiring Taskforce launches to develop new hiring strategies

A UK Hiring Taskforce was launched on Friday [16 May 2025] at the Houses of Parliament to develop strategy, technology and policy for “the end-to-end process of hiring in as new a way as possible”.

Life sciences, Creative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms, HR 19 May 2025

Staffline secures large contract win with logistics provider

Recruitment group Staffline has secured a significant strategic partnership with one of the UK’s leading food and drink supply chain management and logistics providers.

ContractsRetail, Transport & logistics 19 May 2025

HMRC threatens individual with Stop Notice

In the first Stop Notices case of its kind, HMRC has threatened an individual with prosecution if they promote tax avoidance schemes.

Legislation 15 May 2025

NHS SBS partners with health-tech firm to transform workforce across NHS

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) and health-tech company ImproveWell have announced a partnership aiming to drive workforce transformation across the NHS.

ContractsSocial care, IT/Telecoms 15 May 2025

Government plans to re-wire the state with civil servant moves

Thousands of civil servants – including senior leaders – will be based in 13 towns and cities across the UK to work with frontline workers and local leaders.

LegislationPublic sector, HR 15 May 2025

Morson advances with technical specialist buy in the US

Morson Group has strengthened its position as a global talent solutions leader with the acquisition of US-based technical recruiter PTS Advance.

ContractsOil & gas/Energy, Engineering 15 May 2025

Granger Reis appoints natural resources expert Phendler

Global executive search firm Granger Reis has announced the appointment of Rowan Phendler (right) as partner.

PeopleOil & gas/Energy, Engineering 15 May 2025

GLAA dawn raid nabs suspected gangmaster in South Wales

A man has been arrested on suspicion of labour exploitation offences after an investigation by the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) in South Wales.

LegislationAgriculture, Industrial/Manufacturing 9 October 2018

FINANCIALS: Robert Walters achieves growth organically

Global recruiter Robert Walters has seen year-on-year gross profit growth across its regions of operation including the UK with the exception of its ‘other international’ segment.

Financials 9 October 2018

Grant Thornton looks for consultancy experts in Belfast

Professional services firm Grant Thornton is creating 48 new roles in Belfast.

Banking/Financial services, IT/Telecoms 9 October 2018

Treatment site offers 800 jobs in West Yorkshire pipeline

West Yorkshire could benefit from the creation of 800 new jobs in the region.

Transport & logistics, Engineering 9 October 2018

Career in recruitment gives arrested man second chance

A man caught by police in possession of cannabis with intent to supply has rebuilt his life by becoming a recruiter.

PeopleConstruction & property 8 October 2018

Call for more apprentices from disadvantaged backgrounds

Parliament’s Education Committee has called for a redoubling of efforts to recruit apprentices from disadvantaged backgrounds to help them climb the “ladder of opportunity”.

Apprentices/Grads/School leavers 8 October 2018

Family gang jailed and man arrested for modern slavery offences

A family-based gang of people traffickers has been jailed and in a separate incident a man has been arrested for modern slavery offences.

LegislationConstruction & property, Industrial/Manufacturing 8 October 2018

Recruitment’s Georgia Burgess falls at final X Factor hurdle

Recruitment’s representative on the The X Factor has fallen at the final hurdle ahead of the live finals of the singing competition.

People 8 October 2018

APPOINTMENTS: 8-12 OCTOBER 2018

This week’s appointments include: Adecco, BWD, Capita, Eames Consulting Group, Euro London Appointments, Monster, Next Ventures, Oyster Partnership, Simply Jobs Boards, Staffline, TeamJobs, Westray Recruitment

PeopleRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Public sector 8 October 2018

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 8-12 OCTOBER 2018

This week’s contracts and deals include: Adepto, Capita, McGinley CEP, Orion Electrotech, Signium, SmartRecruiters, Suits Me, TechnoPro Holdings, totaljobs

ContractsRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Engineering 8 October 2018

NEW TO THE MARKET: 8-12 OCTOBER 2018

This week’s launches include: Berry Recruitment, Bluestones Staffing, Odgers Berndtson, Search Consultancy, Shred-it, Three78.com

New to MarketRetail, Transport & logistics 8 October 2018

Recruiters must ensure agency staff don’t let employers steal their tips

Recruiters have a vital role to play in raising awareness among agency workers in Britain’s bars, restaurants and cafés about the government’s commitment to ensure their tips are their own.

LegislationHospitality/Leisure 5 October 2018

Decline in candidates as recruiters report continued problems finding staff

The UK is experiencing a steep drop in candidate availability, according to the latest ‘Report on Jobs’ from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).

Retail, Social care 5 October 2018

Gi Group acquires Grafton Recruitment Europe

International HR services provider Gi Group has acquired Grafton Recruitment Europe in a move that Gi Group says will strengthen its position in the provision of search and selection across Central Europe.

Contracts 5 October 2018

Northampton General Hospital holds open day for nurses

Northampton General Hospital is holding an open day to showcase career and training opportunities for nurses following the opening of a new £19m emergency assessment unit.

Public sector, Healthcare/Medical 5 October 2018

Men’s heightened Brexit risk in industrial occupations

Men working in process, plant and machinery operative occupations are likely to be the group hit hardest in the UK labour market as a result of new trade barriers following Brexit.

Engineering, Industrial/Manufacturing 5 October 2018

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