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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

NEW TO THE MARKET: 22-26 MAY 2023

This week’s new launches include: FCSA

New to MarketHR 24 May 2023

Hays takes majority stake in Vercida Consulting

Global recruiter Hays has purchased a majority stake in Vercida Consulting, a diversity, equity & inclusion advisory organisation.

Contracts 22 May 2023

Ex-FCSA chief Kermode joins PayePass as new CEO

Umbrella company compliance specialist PayePass has appointed former FCSA chief Julia Kermode as its new CEO.

Serocor acquires German-based recruiter Orson

The Serocor Group has acquired the German-based recruitment firm Orson.

Recruiter jelli announces partnership with Danone

Boutique recruitment business jelli Group is excited to announce its ‘full talent’ partnership with the global food company Danone.

Wilbury Stratton hires Navsaria as global head of strategic partnerships

Global talent intelligence specialist Wilbury Stratton has hired Karishma Navsaria as its new global head of strategic partnerships.

Brockbank joins Kingsley Gate in Industrial Practice

Global executive search firm Kingsley Gate Partners has appointed Iain Brockbank as partner in the firm’s global Industrial Practice.

Talentmark appoints Schwartz VP of Interim Solutions

Jeff Schwartz has joined international life sciences recruiter Talentmark as vice president of Interim Solutions.

Orange Genie meets remediation requirements but must undergo full FCSA re-accreditation assessment

Umbrella company Orange Genie will have to undergo a full re-accreditation assessment to rejoin industry trade body the Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA), following a six-month suspension.

16 May 2023

REC urges Badenoch to consult with business over new employment legislation

The government has halted plans to ditch all remaining EU laws by the end of the year and is taking a more focused approach to reform.

Legislation 16 May 2023

Latest ONS figures show increase in employment driven by part-time workers

The UK employment rate was estimated at 75.9% in January to March 2023, 0.2 percentage points higher than October to December 2022.

16 May 2023

SaaS recruitment platform Clu announces £1.2m investment round

Clu, a skills-based inclusive hiring platform, has announced an investment round of £1.2m.

ContractsIT/Telecoms, HR 16 May 2023

APPOINTMENTS: 15-19 MAY 2023

This week’s appointments include: Cammach, Remote, Willo

NEW TO THE MARKET: 15-19 MAY 2023

This week’s new launches include: 5Values Consulting Group, Alexander Lyons Solutions, CandidateX, GEP, Globus.ai, Sixty Eight People

Government plans to reduce regulation for businesses

Business and trade secretary Kemi Badenoch MP has announced an initial package of regulatory reform that she says “will reduce unnecessary regulation for businesses, cutting costs and allowing them to compete”.

Legislation 11 May 2023

New leadership team steers Perrett Laver to next phase

International executive search firm Perrett Laver has announced the appointment of a new global leadership team to steer the company through its next phase of growth.

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