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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

Recruitment industry leaders speak out about amends to Employment Rights Bill

Leaders in the recruitment industry have spoken about the proposed reforms in the Employment Rights Bill.

Legislation 6 March 2025

Conference warns on lack of ethical recruitment of migrant care workers

Thousands of migrant care workers are being lured to the UK under false pretences, only to be left jobless, homeless and vulnerable to modern slavery.

First People Recruitment joins The Kingdom Group following acquisition

The Kingdom Group has completed the acquisition of First People Recruitment (FPR).

HC Group acquires Hyperion Search in the energy market

Hyperion Search, an executive search firm specialising in renewables, energy storage and e-mobility, has been acquired by HC Group.

Government unveils amendments to Employment Rights Bill

The government yesterday [4 March 2025] put forward amendments to the Employment Rights Bill.

LegislationHR 5 March 2025

Recruiters among employers fined by Home Office for illegal work

Recruitment agencies and platforms were among the UK employers that have received fines for illegal work between 1 July to 30 September 2024.

Legislation 5 March 2025

Lord Sugar bows out as Johnson completes buyout at Hernshead Group

Tom Johnson, co-founder and director of Hernshead Group, has successfully completed a buyout of fellow shareholder and director Lord Sugar.

APPOINTMENTS: 3-7 MARCH 2025

This week’s appointments include: Abacus Group

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 3-7 MARCH 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Randstad, Workday

Contracts 5 March 2025

NEW TO THE MARKET: 3-7 MARCH 2025

This week’s new launches include: ADEPT, APSCo, Find Your Path, Harrison Bridge

SMI Media in partnership with Reed Talent Solutions gets active in the outdoor sector

SMI Media in partnership with Reed Talent Solutions has launched today as a dedicated specialist recruitment agency focused on the active and outdoor industry.

Social recruiting: March/April 2025

From helping kids in care, currying favour with fellow recruiters to bee-hiving yourselves in the environment, you’ve been busy since the last Recruiter…

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New industries’ struggle to find skilled workers damaging to UK growth

Business leaders and educators issued a warning to the government.

Retail, Oil & gas/Energy 4 March 2025
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Recruiters praised for helping UK in fight to find skilled workers for employers

Struggling to find workers is “the number one impediment” for employers growing their businesses today, while preventing the country’s economic growth.

4 March 2025
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Sharing secrets to achieving top NFI

Net fee income (NFI) and recruiters’ salaries are key issues in this March-April issue of Recruiter.

Law firm Gardner Leader appoints Hunt HR director

Regional law firm Gardner Leader has appointed Sarah Hunt HR director.

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