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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

REC welcomes new CBI appointment as ‘first step’ in sorting out failings

The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) has welcomed the appointment of Rain Newton-Smith as the CBI’s new director-general.

People 12 April 2023

Murray delivers four new dedicated divisions

Specialist recruitment agency Murray (formerly Murray McIntosh) has launched four dedicated divisions to deliver tailored policy, technology, water and engineering hiring services.

FinTech expert EC1 Partners launches exec search division

FinTech recruitment expert EC1 Partners has launched a new executive search division.

Data violation dangers with AI such as ChatGPT

A considerable proportion of the population lacks a proper understanding of how generative AI, such as ChatGPT, operates.

Government review aims to boost work prospects for autistic people

A new review designed to boost the employment prospects of autistic people has been launched by the government this week.

Legislation 6 April 2023

USAF recruitment drive looks to attract women in sport

The US Air Force is launching a new recruitment drive to attract women to the service and combat a recruitment shortfall.

Gig work app rodeo raises £4m to transform gig work

Gig work management app Rodeo has raised £4m to build a single operating system where gig workers can manage work and finances.

APPOINTMENTS: 3-7 APRIL 2023

This week’s appointments include: Baltimore Consulting, Cielo, iSG Technology Talent Partners, Randstad

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 3-7 APRIL 2023

This week’s new contracts & deals include: CatalystOne Solutions, Winningtemp
 

ContractsIT/Telecoms, HR 5 April 2023

NEW TO THE MARKET: 3-7 APRIL 2023

This week’s new launches include: APSCo, Pertemps Network Group, WithYouWithMe

GMP Recruitment acquires Worcester agency TRCM

Engineering, manufacturing, logistics and administration recruiter GMP Recruitment has acquired a Worcester jobs agency.

Billion Dollar Boy creates more inclusive culture with ‘flexible bank holidays’ policy

Global marketing agency Billion Dollar Boy has launched its ‘flexible bank holidays’ policy designed to support a multi-faith workforce.

Marketing, HR 5 April 2023

Vector Resourcing shares its success with its staff

Vector Resourcing, a specialist technology recruiter headquartered in East Sussex, has told Recruiter that its current shareholders have sold 100% of the business into an EOT (Employee Ownership Trust).

IT/Telecoms 5 April 2023

Headstar appoints Walker to advise board and drive growth

Leeds-headquartered finance recruitment consultancy Headstar has appointed Rob Walker (pictured, left) as strategic adviser to its board of directors.

FINANCIALS: Empresaria reveals 10% growth in profits, 75% growth in Offshore Services

Global specialist staffing group Empresaria has revealed 10% growth in net fee income to £65.4m, with its Offshore Services achieving 75% growth year-on-year.

Employers call for Apprenticeship Levy reform, finds REC survey

Employers would strongly support the reform of the Apprenticeship Levy, new research from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) reveals.

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