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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

Prince Andrew seeks green-fingered assistant for Royal Lodge

Do you have green fingers, don’t fancy working inside and are a fan of the Royals?

Lighter SideAgriculture 16 January 2018

NEW TO THE MARKET: 15-19 JANUARY 2018

This week’s launches includes: Debut, Erecruit, ICG Medical, PCL, R_Block, Raffingers, Recruit My Job, Swanstaff Recruitment

Question marks over recruiter SkyBlue as Carillion goes into liquidation

Carillion, owner of recruitment business SkyBlue, is to go into liquidation.

Golding takes over rebranded Opus reins from Ryemill

International talent consultancy and recruitment firm Opus Talent Solutions Group has promoted Amy Golding to CEO.

People 15 January 2018
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Westfield London hosts job show to fill 8,000 roles

Shopping centre giant Westfield is to host a job show at its London operation at the end of the month to fill up to 8,000 new roles.

Retail 15 January 2018

B&M looks for experienced taster for product range

Do you want to get paid to chow down on chicken nuggets, doner kebabs and fish fingers? Well, tuck your napkin into your shirt and step this way.

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 15-19 JANUARY 2018

This week’s contracts and deals: Capita, Fuel50, Graduate Promotions, Havas People, Jarell Group, Mercer, Nova Recruitment Services, Workday

APPOINTMENTS: 15-19 JANUARY 2018

This week’s appointments include: BBR Services, Build Recruitment, Concilium Search, I-COM, iMultiply, Lorien, MBN Solutions, Monday at Nine, MOVE Guides, Pedersen & Partners, RIDI

PeopleMarketing & Sales, Retail 15 January 2018

It’s not all about recruitment – it’s the bass

Having an interest outside recruitment is a great way of letting off steam after work, according to a rock bass player and digital recruiter.

Volcanic seeks investment to expand following China trade mission

Volcanic has revealed it is in talks to secure the necessary investment to allow it to recruit 70 new staff at its UK head office in Stockport.

APSCo heads down under on trade delegation

Recruitment trade body the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) is heading down under on a trade delegation.

12 January 2018

Florida attraction recruits mermaids for its shows

Would you like to work under the sea or is Ariel the Little Mermaid your hero? Then swim this way – we have just the role for you.

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Start-up of the Month: Inside Out

Marketing recruitment agency Denholm Associates has launched its own employer brand consultancy Inside Out.

Farewell to high margins

Business models based on high margins and charges are unsustainable in the healthcare market, and will lead to the “downfall” of recruiters in the sector.

Healthcare/Medical 12 January 2018
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How to stay hired on The Apprentice

Considering applying for the next cohort of the BBC’s The Apprentice?

People 12 January 2018

2018 M&A activity held back by uncertainty

Recruitment mergers & acquisitions activity will likely increase in 2018 but nowhere near the bumper volumes of 2015.

12 January 2018
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