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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

Oversight body for enforcement industry launched

A new independent oversight body for the enforcement industry, or bailiffs, has launched today to ensure that all those who are subject to enforcement action in England & Wales are fairly treated.

New to Market 30 November 2022

Recruitment industry adds £43bn to UK economy says latest REC report

The staffing and recruitment industry has added £43bn to the UK economy in 2021, with agencies placing 23m people as businesses began their recovery from the pandemic.

30 November 2022

Velocity Global brings ex-Pinterest COO Brougher on board

Velocity Global, a provider of global talent solutions, has announced that technology executive Françoise Brougher has joined its board of directors.

PeopleSales, IT/Telecoms 30 November 2022

Factotum Group acquires IT recruitment firm Sydney Tyler

National outsourcing group Factotum Group has acquired the talent acquisition business of IT recruitment services and consulting firm Sydney Tyler.

APPOINTMENTS: 28 NOVEMBER-2 DECEMBER 2022

This week’s appointments include: Realm Recruit, The Barton Partnership

PeoplePublic sector, Legal 30 November 2022

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 28 NOVEMBER-2 DECEMBER 2022

This week’s new contracts & deals include: The Barton Partnership

Harrington Starr unveils documentary on digital assets and finance

Financial technology recruiter Harrington Starr has launched a documentary it has created on digital assets and the merger of traditional and decentralised finance.

IWORK advises temps to get their hands on £97m in unclaimed holiday pay

The UK’s 1.6m temporary workers have been urged to claim an estimated £97m worth of unclaimed holiday pay.

LegislationHR 29 November 2022

Negative perceptions among Gen Z hit US forces numbers where it hurts

Recruiting new soldiers into the US Army is facing serious challenges as less than 10% of young Americans are interested in joining the military.

Public sector 29 November 2022

Manson appointed to senior adviser role

Global executive search firm Granger Reis has appointed energy industry talent expert Iain Manson (left) as senior adviser.

NEW TO THE MARKET: 28 NOVEMBER-2 DECEMBER 2022

This week’s new launches include: Berry Recruitment, Deel, Revature, Sidetrade, WMCA, WorkYourWay

Call to look to ex-service personnel to tackle skills crisis

A UK MP has called on British businesses to opt for ex-service personnel to help tackle the growing skills crisis.

Public sector, Oil & gas/Energy 25 November 2022

FCSA right to expel Orange Genie but needs to clarify its processes around sanctions

The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) needs to clarify its procedures around sanctions against its members.

Legislation 24 November 2022

Top billers search for bigger salaries elsewhere despite rise in staffing salaries

Staffing firms are at risk of losing big billers as pay inflation fails to meet rising demand, according to new research from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo).

Retail, Transport & logistics 24 November 2022

AMS hires Thomas to grow talent technology

AMS has appointed Julian Thomas to the newly created role of managing director, technology development and products team.

Apprenticeship programme receives ‘incredible’ 3,000 applications across England, Scotland and Wales

National housebuilder Bellway has received more than 3,000 applications for the first time as it launched its Bellway apprenticeship programme.

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