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Can HMRC reforms solve liability issues between agency and umbrellas?

Cautious optimism has greeted the emergence of a potential solution for liability within incoming tax reforms to the umbrella industry and recruitment agency users.

13 June 2025

Employment tribunal claims on the rise compared to previous year

The latest Employment Tribunal Statistics have been published this week.

Legal, HR 13 June 2025

Minister tells recruiters about ‘road map’ for Employment Rights Bill at RECLive25

The government plans to issue a ‘road map’ for implementing the Employment Rights Bill (ERB), currently working its way through the House of Lords.

12 June 2025

Recruitment industry voices say little detail on workforce from the Chancellor

Recruitment industry observers have criticised Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s failure to move the UK ahead in specific commitments to workforce issues.

STEM recruiter acquires construction training firm 3B Training

Morson Group has acquired Wigan-based 3B Training to expand its construction skills offering.

APPOINTMENTS: 9-13 JUNE 2025

This week’s appointments include: Evelyn Partners

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 9-13 JUNE 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Firefish Software, Jobmatch Sweden, Liquid Friday

NEW TO THE MARKET: 9-13 JUNE 2025

This week’s new launches include: Lattice, makethehire.com

Trusted partners will matter more in future, says Carberry at RECLive25

Convincing clients and government that the recruitment industry delivers the value of specialism and specialists is key to making “trusted talent advice and fulfilment more essential”.

People 10 June 2025

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.

APPOINTMENTS: 21-25 NOVEMBER 2022

This week’s appointments include: Amerit Consulting, Cammach Bryant, ManpowerGroup, Populus Select

NEW TO THE MARKET: 21-25 NOVEMBER 2022

This week’s new launches include: Berry Recruitment, Deel, EC1 Partners, Hamilton Barnes, ManpowerGroup, Resource Solutions

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