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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

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 3-7 JUNE 2024

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Bluestones Group, Ciphr, Pertemps Network Group, Randstad Digital, Shape Payroll, Torc

ContractsCreative/Digital/Media, Legal 4 June 2024

NEW TO THE MARKET: 3-7 JUNE 2024

This week’s new launches include: IR35 Shield, Oyster, Rubicon Executive, Wave

New to MarketMarketing, Executive search 4 June 2024

Boosting labour market and skills will be vote winners, say industry leaders

Calls to improve employment market conditions and build workforce skills in the UK are key themes from organisations involved in the recruitment and staffing industries following Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s announcement yesterday [22 May 2024] that a General Election will be held on 4 July.

23 May 2024

Apostle Accounting owes thousands in tax rebate scheme investigation

A company at the centre of a tax rebate scandal owes tens of thousands of pounds after being fined for not complying with money laundering regulations, according to news sources.

FinancialsAccounting/Finance 23 May 2024

Parkhouse Bell transitions to employee-owned company

Global executive talent research firm Parkhouse Bell has moved to a 100% employee-owned company.

Executive search 23 May 2024

Stride’s speech to ‘Put Brits First’ just one initiative to solve worker shortages

In a major speech to business leaders today [21 May 2024], work and pensions secretary Mel Stride (pictured) has hailed the “huge opportunity” to fill vacancies with unemployed Brits.

Legislation 21 May 2024

Arden University develops apprenticeship course for NHS trust to address staff shortages

Arden University has developed a Senior Leader Apprenticeship for the health and care sector to help retain and upskill its existing workforce.

New to MarketPublic sector, Social care 21 May 2024

HBM Learning secures loan from Rosebud Finance to blossom

Lytham-based specialist recruitment agency and training provider HBM Learning has secured a £15k loan from Lancashire County Council’s Rosebud Finance.

ContractsPublic sector, Education 21 May 2024

APPOINTMENTS: 20-24 MAY 2024

This week’s appointments include: Acorn by Synergie, Adria Solutions, Remote

PeoplePublic sector, Marketing 21 May 2024

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 20-24 MAY 2024

This week’s new contracts & deals include: hireful, Hiring Hub

ContractsIT/Telecoms, HR 21 May 2024

NEW TO THE MARKET: 20-24 MAY 2024

This week’s new launches include: Buchanan Law, Robert Half

New to MarketLegal, Executive search 21 May 2024

Reed acquires Code Nation to improve tech talent solution

Reed Global has acquired Code Nation, a fast-growing independent digital and technical training provider.

ContractsCreative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms 16 May 2024

REC and IES highlight employers’ needs to recruit and retain the right people

Employers suggest that any changes to public sector employment services should prioritise reform of financial support for new recruits.

Legislation 16 May 2024

HMRC adds three firms to tax avoidance shame list

HM Revenue & Customs has added today three companies to the existing list of tax avoidance schemes, promoters, enablers and suppliers aiming to ply contract and self-employed workers with their products.

Legislation 16 May 2024

Critical staffing suppliers to Australia warned to prepare for SOCI

Firms supplying critical infrastructure solutions across Australia need to begin preparations as the compliance date for the amended Security of Critical Infrastructure Act (SOCI) nears.

Legislation 16 May 2024

Bluestones Group announces multi-brand acquisition

Bluestones Investment Group has announced a multi-brand acquisition deal for the PACE Investments Group’s recruitment businesses.

ContractsOil & gas/Energy, Engineering 16 May 2024

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