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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

FINANCIALS: SThree reports positive update as NFI up

International recruitment firm SThree has presented a positive third-quarter trading update, reporting a 19% increase to £111.8m from £91m in group net fees year-on-year against the same period last year.

UNISON goes to court to prevent government changing right to strike regulations

Union UNISON has launched legal action against the government over new regulations allowing agency workers to replace striking staff.

21 September 2022

People growth collective Tellent established to deliver one-stop HR tooling shop

A new leadership group or ‘people growth collective’ called Tellent has been created through an acquisition and the joining-up of several hiring software, HR management system and employee performance management software firms.

New to MarketIT/Telecoms, HR 21 September 2022

Conexus MedStaff appoints Megnauth as CIO

Conexus MedStaff, an international healthcare professional recruitment and staffing agency, has appointed Gavin Megnauth (pictured) as chief information officer (CIO).

JobTeaser acquisition of Graduateland expands young talent recruitment in Europe

JobTeaser has acquired its Nordic counterpart Graduateland, allowing the French HR tech scale-up to secure a key position in the Nordic countries.

Clements Young builds with £2.5m NatWest investment

Lincoln-based business Clements Young, which offers recruitment services for the construction and mechanical and electrical sectors, has secured a £2.5m finance deal with NatWest.

Perrett Laver appoints Shea as new managing partner in Germany

International executive search firm Perrett Laver has announced the appointment of Dr Nicole Shea (pictured) as its new managing partner, Germany, to head up its growing presence in the country.

PeopleExecutive search 21 September 2022

APPOINTMENTS: 19-23 SEPTEMBER 2022

This week’s appointments include: Heidrick & Struggles, Thomas International

PeopleExecutive search, IT/Telecoms 21 September 2022

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 19-23 SEPTEMBER 2022

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Alvius, Cast UK, Cathcart Technology, FDM Group, Matrix

NEW TO THE MARKET: 19-23 SEPTEMBER 2022

This week’s new launches include: Amrop, Connectr, Deel, Engtal, Multiplier, Sharkfin Consulting, SkillsNow

Editor's leader September/October 2022

By the time you read this, the UK will have a new prime minister.

13 September 2022

Marked slowdown but not recession, says behavioural economist

Behavioural economist Roger Martin-Fagg spoke to an Elite Leaders audience.

13 September 2022

New HOT 100 partner as Agile analyst retires

The deadline for recruitment companies to get their financials in for this year's HOT 100 is close.

13 September 2022

Social recruiting September/October 2022

Up and down the country, recruiters have been busy raising money and awareness for charities and those in need. Here are just a few of you...

Gravitas announces two major appointments and international expansion

Gravitas Recruitment Group, a UK-headquartered international recruitment company, is announcing three major moves in its growth strategy today [12 September 2022].

Engineering, Executive search 12 September 2022

Health Care Resourcing Group launches staff bank app for MoD with Patchwork

HCRG (Health Care Resourcing Group) has launched a staff bank platform for the Ministry of Defence (MoD) designed in collaboration with healthcare staffing specialists, Patchwork Health.

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