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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

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

$6m-valued AI start-up Alfa AI plans to revolutionise recruitment

An AI recruitment start-up has secured more than $625,000 (£494,500) to place the company at a valuation of $6m.

ContractsCreative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms 24 February 2025

The Apprentice Round-up: Team Ascendency takes a pizza the action

Is the recruitment industry’s representative in the BBC’s The Apprentice still in with a fighting chance?

PeopleCreative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms 24 February 2025

M&A activity in recruitment up nearly 50% and predicted to follow in 2025

Acquisitions and sales of recruitment businesses in the UK rose by nearly 50% last year compared to 2023.

ContractsOil & gas/Energy, Engineering 20 February 2025

AMS appoints Gordon Stuart as CEO

AMS, the global talent acquisition and consulting business, has appointed Gordon Stuart (pictured) as CEO, with immediate effect.

PeopleExecutive search 20 February 2025

William Sterling Partners launches to headhunt talent in tax

William Sterling Partners, a boutique tax headhunting firm, has been launched by Glen Tovee and Oliver Baggs.

New to MarketBanking/Financial services, Executive search 20 February 2025

Horton International expands in Europe with Portugal office

Global executive search and talent management firm Horton International has launched an office in Portugal, strengthening its presence in Southern Europe.

New to MarketLegal, Executive search 20 February 2025

Eames Group strikes Golds with executive role

Eames Consulting has announced the appointment of Elliot Golds as executive director.

PeopleExecutive search, IT/Telecoms 19 February 2025

APPOINTMENTS: 17-21 FEBRUARY 2025

This week’s appointments include: Madison Berkeley, Marks Sattin, SPG Resourcing, The IN Group

PeopleCreative/Digital/Media, Construction & property 19 February 2025

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 17-21 FEBRUARY 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Chiefs Group, Heidrick & Struggles, RecLAW

ContractsLegal, Executive search 19 February 2025

NEW TO THE MARKET: 17-21 FEBRUARY 2025

This week’s new launches include: Bakkavor, Berry Recruitment

New to MarketTransport & logistics, Agriculture 19 February 2025

Does Our Melica march on to another week?

How has the recruitment industry’s hopeful candidate fared in the latest task of the BBC’s The Apprentice process?

PeopleCreative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms 18 February 2025

Shorter and more flexible apprenticeships help government boost growth

Giving employers more flexibility over maths and English requirements will enable up to 10,000 more apprentices to qualify per year, says the government.

LegislationOil & gas/Energy, Creative/Digital/Media 11 February 2025