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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
Contracts

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.

Social care, IT/Telecoms, HR, Healthcare/Medical 15 May 2025
Legislation

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.

ContractsOil & gas/Energy, Engineering 15 May 2025

Granger Reis appoints natural resources expert Phendler

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

PeopleOil & gas/Energy, Engineering 15 May 2025
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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.

ContractsRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Creative/Digital/Media 15 May 2025

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

ContractsRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Public sector 14 May 2025

NEW TO THE MARKET: 12-16 MAY 2025

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

New to MarketCreative/Digital/Media, Engineering 14 May 2025

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 13-17 FEBRUARY 2023

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Enate, Evolve Scientific Recruitment, NES Fircroft, TMF Group

ContractsOil & gas/Energy, Life sciences 13 February 2023

NEW TO THE MARKET: 13-17 FEBRUARY 2023

This week’s new launches include: Bright Horizons, Cera Care, Futureheads, Loop Not Luck, Premier Group Recruitment, Talentheads, Wilbury Stratton

New to MarketPublic sector, Social care 13 February 2023

Roundtable finds lack of digital skills lead to UK workers losing £5.7bn

A joint government, tech and finance industry roundtable has highlighted the need to signpost pathways to close the digital skills gap.

Creative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms 10 February 2023

Energy recruiter PS Capital gets £1.5m investment for growth

Specialist recruitment agency PS Capital has received a flexible £1.5m asset-based lending facility from Cynergy Business Finance to support both short and long-term growth strategies.

ContractsOil & gas/Energy, Engineering 10 February 2023

Government to close 20 temporary Jobcentres, risking jobs

The Department for Work and Pensions plans to close 20 temporary Jobcentre locations that were created during the global pandemic.

Public sector 9 February 2023

UK short-term rental sector boosts jobs, especially in rural areas

The growth of the short-term rentals sector has helped to create an economy featuring several new types of jobs that benefit local communities and fit the demand for more flexible ways of working.

Hospitality/Leisure 9 February 2023

Retinue Solutions works with Circle Health to improve agency candidate flow

Circle Health Group (CHG) has partnered with Retinue Solutions to provide a neutral vendor agency solution.

ContractsRecruitment Process Outsourcing, HR 9 February 2023

Recruitment bodies back Benton’s Bill to prevent ‘one-sided flexibility’

The government is backing Blackpool South MP Scott Benton’s Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Bill, which will bring forward huge changes for tens of millions of workers across the UK.

Legislation 8 February 2023

Company insolvencies highest since 2009

The number of companies in financial despair has increased over the last year, according to the latest government insolvency figures for 2022.

8 February 2023

Gravitas acquires Hamlyn Williams’ Hong Kong and Shenzhen operations

UK-headquartered global recruitment company Gravitas Recruitment Group has acquired both of the Hamlyn Williams’ Hong Kong and Shenzhen operations.

ContractsLife sciences, Banking/Financial services 8 February 2023

Job opportunities cited as reason to join extremist groups in Africa

People join fast-growing violent extremist groups in Sub-Saharan Africa in the hope of finding work, a report has said.

8 February 2023

Alpha Republic joins government list of tax avoidance promoters

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has placed an additional company on its list of promoters, enablers and suppliers of tax avoidance this week.

Legislation 8 February 2023

Recruiters advised to focus on ESG to help investment

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues will be thrown into sharp focus for recruiters after a recent survey found that staff are being incentivised to get their ESG house in order.

8 February 2023

Reduce crime by including prisoners on apprenticeships

Cutting crime and reducing the UK’s skills gaps could be achieved by educating and training prisoners.

Retail, Construction & property 8 February 2023

Tribepad secures £12m investment from BGF

Talent acquisition software provider Tribepad has secured a £12m investment from growth capital investors BGF.

ContractsIT/Telecoms, HR 8 February 2023

APPOINTMENTS: 6-10 FEBRUARY 2023

This week’s appointments include: Foyne Jones, Instant Impact, Oakleaf Group, Primis Talent, tml Partners, Topland

PeopleRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Marketing 6 February 2023

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