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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

Institute of Student Employers appoints joint CEO and directors

Institute of Student Employers (ISE) has promoted chief operating officer Sarah Hathaway (pictured) to the role of joint CEO.

Understanding Recruitment Group gives staff 60% shareholder in business

Specialist technology software recruitment consultancy Understanding Recruitment Group has formalised its move to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), making its staff a 60% shareholder in the business.

Lewis succeeds Berry as CEO at Ciphr

SaaS HR, payroll and recruitment solutions firm Ciphr has appointed Sion Lewis as its new CEO.

PeopleIT/Telecoms, HR 25 January 2023

APPOINTMENTS: 23-27 JANUARY 2023

This week’s appointments include: Granger Reis, Primis Talent, Procurement Heads, Sporting Jobs

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 23-27 JANUARY 2023

This week’s new contracts & deals include: myInterview, WhiteFin Group, Workwell Group

NEW TO THE MARKET: 23-27 JANUARY 2023

This week’s new launches include: AAI EmployAbility, Deel, Kier Group, STEM Returners, WorkYourWay

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 16-20 JANUARY 2023

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Deel, The Curve Group

Sixty Eight People launches international division to solve UK’s hospitality crisis

Sixty Eight People, a Manchester-based training, recruitment and consulting firm, has launched a new division to help solve the UK’s chef recruitment crisis.

Six employers join WithYouWithMe to commit to finding UK veterans employment

Six major UK employers have become the first organisations to commit to help armed forces veterans and their partners find meaningful employment in technology and digital roles after leaving the military.

Cera to create 10,000 jobs for care sector in 2023

London-headquartered home healthcare provider Cera Care is creating 10,000 new jobs across the UK, bolstering the care sector and putting thousands of people back to work during the economic crisis.

New to MarketRetail, Social care 19 January 2023

M&S, Sigma Connected, Northern and Stagecoach create jobs across the UK

Among other firms, Marks & Spencer plans to create 3,400 jobs across Britain as it revamps its stores.

Retail, Transport & logistics 18 January 2023

Social recruiting January/February 2023

At the start of a new year, we look forward to seeing what recruiters are getting up to outside of their full-time jobs…

Mistakes recruitment firms make when replacing valued teammates

Recruitment and HR leaders need to take on board three tips when hiring.

HR 17 January 2023

Hussain joins list of successful recruiters on The Apprentice

Once again, a recruiter has been selected to compete for a £250k injection into their business in the BBC’s popular The Apprentice programme.

End of an era at PageGroup as Kirk succeeds Ingham

With a new year comes an end of an era at global specialist recruitment consultancy PageGroup.

Accounting/Finance 17 January 2023

Recruitment entrepreneur James Reed awarded CBE

Reed chairman has been awarded a gong in the New Year's Honours List.

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