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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

APPOINTMENTS: 10-14 OCTOBER 2022

This week’s appointments include: Macmillan Davies, Nicholas Associates, Omni

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 10-14 OCTOBER 2022

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Alva labs, Alvius, APSCo Global, Back on My Feet, Bridge of Hope, Climate17, Encore Personnel, Gi Group Holding, The Staffing Experts

NEW TO THE MARKET: 10-14 OCTOBER 2022

This week’s new launches include: Acorn, Be Personnel, Deel, Hofy, Linear Recruitment, Matrix, Nicholas Associates, RightCheck, THRIVE, uComply, Willo

Workplace stress on the rise in Europe since pandemic

A new EU survey reveals that workplace stress is on the rise in Europe since Covid-19.

10 October 2022

A Conservative coup? REC reports from Conservative Party conference 2022

So that’s a wrap for party conferences for another year, and what a conference season it’s been!

10 October 2022

Morson Talent drives diversity for UK Power Networks

UK Power Networks has appointed Morson Talent, part of the Morson Group, to support its people agenda and drive diversity within its workforce.

BT Group appoints Williams CHRO

BT Group has appointed Athalie Williams (pictured) as its new chief human resources officer.

PeopleIT/Telecoms 10 October 2022

Evolvient Capital gets backing from HSBC to expand internationally

The London-headquartered, human capital-focused group Evolvient Capital is set to expand its international portfolio of businesses following a seven-figure funding package from HSBC UK.

Contracts 10 October 2022

AEA Investors ties up IT recruiter RED Global acquisition

AEA Investors’ Small Business Private Equity has closed the acquisition of recruiter RED Global alongside investment from the company’s senior leadership team.

ContractsIT/Telecoms 10 October 2022

Morgan McKinley expands its offerings to fuel global growth

Global professional talent services Morgan McKinley has announced a next generation of services to fuel international growth.

Arqiva appoints Crabtree CPO to lead people and culture agenda

UK communications infrastructure and media services company Arqiva has announced the appointment of Sarah Jane Crabtree as chief people officer.

UK Encore Personnel acquired by global giant Gi Group Holding

Multinational staffing company Gi Group Holding has acquired UK industrial recruiter Encore Personnel.

Choppy waters ahead for EU-derived employment legislation

Paul Chamberlain, head of employment at JMW Solicitors, highlights the employment legislation that will be affected by a new bill.

Legislation 4 October 2022

5 immigration changes Suella and Liz need to make to help recruiters

Recruiters of overseas workers are understandably confused by some of the mixed messages coming from the government in the past few weeks. Yash Dubal explains.

Legislation 4 October 2022

FCSA issues warning to recruiters over company cloning

The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) is warning recruitment firms about the fraudulent activity of cloning.

4 October 2022

Smith heads up Lorien Managed Solutions business

Global technology, professional and digital talent solutions provider Lorien, part of the Impellam Group, has promoted Annelise Smith to managing director for its Managed Solutions business.

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