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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

Royal news: Princess Anne recruits for private secretary

A right royal recruitment role may well be overshadowed (slightly) by a certain event this weekend.

Lighter SideHR 18 May 2018

Facebook uses live streaming as one strand to attract talent

Social media giant Facebook is using tools such as its own live streaming service Facebook Live in its arsenal of recruitment activities to attract new talent, one of its EMEA recruiters has said.

Creative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms 17 May 2018

HMRC loses out in court to contractor in IR35 case

Another contractor has successfully won an IR35 appeal case against HM Revenue & Customs.

LegislationPublic sector 17 May 2018

FINANCIALS: Staffline trades in line with market expectations

Staffline is trading in line with expectations, according to a statement by the recruitment and employability organisation.

FinancialsApprentices/Grads/School leavers 17 May 2018

The type of jobs that attract serial killers

Do you have concerns the candidate you’re interviewing is a would-be Dennis Nilsen, John Wayne Gacy, Ted Bundy or Jack the Ripper?

Lighter SideTransport & logistics, Industrial/Manufacturing 17 May 2018

Brawling recruiter narrowly escapes jail sentence

A London-based recruiter has narrowly missed out on a jail term due to his part in attacking two men in an incident in a McDonald’s restaurant in Exeter city centre.

People 16 May 2018

GLAA tackles labour exploitation in joint op in Salisbury

A number of addresses in Salisbury were raided to check on the welfare of employees suspected to be victims of labour exploitation.

Legislation 16 May 2018

Recruiters call on long-term solution to NHS talent crisis

Recruiters have backed calls for the NHS to have a long-term solution to the talent crisis currently afflicting the service.

Public sector, Healthcare/Medical 16 May 2018

FINANCIALS: Hudson reveals rise in revenue

Global talent solutions company Hudson has posted a 15.9% increase in revenue year-on-year, according to results for the quarter to 31 March 2018.

FinancialsRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Executive search 16 May 2018

New guidelines prevent recruiters ordering temps how to dress

Recruiters could face hefty fines and compensation pay outs should they order their temps to wear heels, skirts or make-up.

Legislation 15 May 2018

Unemployment drop hides fear of productivity fall and labour market drying up

Unemployment has fallen to 1.42m, according to latest official figures from the Office for National Statistics.

Creative/Digital/Media, Executive search 15 May 2018

Northern Ireland Fieldmotion launches recruitment drive

A Northern Ireland-based software firm has launched a recruitment drive to help it grow its US client base.

Marketing & Sales, Creative/Digital/Media 15 May 2018

Arsenal recruits for another manager – assistant kit manager

Fancy exchanging the world of recruitment for working for Arsenal?

Lighter SideHospitality/Leisure 15 May 2018

CONTRACTS: 14-18 MAY 2018

This week’s contracts & deals: Adzuna, Harvey Nash, Job.com, SRI Executive, Talent

ContractsRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Creative/Digital/Media 15 May 2018

Ex-consultant given jail term for punching fellow commuter

A former recruitment consultant has been sentenced to four weeks in jail in Singapore after an attack on a fellow commuter that left him with a broken nose.

People 14 May 2018

Who are the richest recruiters in the UK?

Several recruiters have featured in this year’s Sunday Times Rich List.

14 May 2018

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