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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.

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.

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.

Public 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.

Granger Reis appoints natural resources expert Phendler

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

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Org Group acquires Manchester-based tech recruiting firm

Multinational professional services provider Org Group has acquired Manchester-based technology recruiting firm Venturi.

Aligra restructures at the top with promotions

UK-based recruiter Aligra has announced a key leadership restructure that reflects the company’s strategic vision for the future.

People 14 May 2025

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 12-16 MAY 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Henley Business School, ServiceNow, The Curve Group, Think, UKG

NEW TO THE MARKET: 12-16 MAY 2025

This week’s new launches include: Eames Consulting, Eightfold AI, SF Recruitment

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 15-19 JANUARY 2024

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Grace Blue Partnership, Sinecure.ai

NEW TO THE MARKET: 15-19 JANUARY 2024

This week’s new launches include: Abacus Group, Randstad Digital, Rhino Safety, Rubix Recruitment

Morson Group acquires InterQuest Group

Global talent solutions specialist Morson Group has acquired technology recruitment business InterQuest Group and its sister company Astraeus Consulting for an undisclosed price.

Founder Jo Sellick to leave Sellick Partnership

Jo Sellick has this week announced his departure from Sellick Partnership, the business he founded 22 years ago.

PeopleIT/Telecoms 11 January 2024

FINANCIALS: Hays announces 10% fall in group fees

Group fees at global recruiter Hays dropped by 10% in the second quarter of the company’s 2024 financial year, the recruiter has announced.

Financials 9 January 2024

US Dept of Labor issues final rule on contractors

In a move that will evoke interest from UK contractors and employers, the US Department of Labor (DOL) has announced a final rule on whether a worker may be considered an independent contractor.

Legislation 9 January 2024

Fragomen report reveals restrictive immigration policies are easing

Fragomen, the world’s leading provider of immigration services, has released its 2024 Worldwide Immigration Trends Report today.

Legislation 9 January 2024

Sheffield Haworth marks ‘new chapter’ with leadership promotions

Sheffield Haworth, a global consultancy in people and transformational change, has announced a series of strategic management appointments as the company positions itself for future growth.

Recruitment entrepreneur Bugie to stand in US Congress elections

Veteran recruitment entrepreneur and practitioner Doug Bugie is standing for a position in the US Congress in the 2024 elections.

People 8 January 2024

ICO fines businesses more than £14.3m for misusing data

In 2023, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) ordered 18 businesses to pay more than £14.3m in fines for misusing data, according to analysis by a cyber security and data protection consultancy.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach to recruit ‘hundreds’ of jobs

Blackpool Pleasure Beach is gearing up for its 2024 season with a recruitment drive to fill more than 100 job vacancies.

Parity merges with Pertemps to herald ‘exciting new era’

IT recruitment specialist Parity has merged with Pertemps Network Group (PNG) to strengthen its position and help it expand into new markets.

ContractsIT/Telecoms 4 January 2024

Heidrick & Struggles promotes global leaders

International provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, Heidrick & Struggles, has promoted a number of key global and regional leaders.

Employment schemes success in North-West and London to start New Year

More than 2,000 people in Greater Manchester have started new jobs and over 220 hospitality businesses in London have attracted new talent in the past year.

Ellis Recruitment in ‘transformative’ PE partnership

Ellis Recruitment Group, led by CEO Jason Howlett (pictured), has announced a £10m “transformative” agreement with a private equity investor.

ContractsIT/Telecoms 18 December 2023

Fresh Perspective secures £30k investment from NPIF

Fresh Perspective Resourcing has secured £30k from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF) – River & GC Microfinance.

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