Industrial/Manufacturing

£1.5bn defence spending will create highly-skilled jobs in the UK

The UK government is to create more than 1,000 new jobs as a result of a £1.5bn defence investment.

Government’s apprenticeship budget refocuses to ‘rebuild Britain’

The government has made radical changes to skills and training, including a refocus away from higher-level apprenticeship funding.

REC urges government to build on success of Restart Scheme

The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) is urging the government to build on the success of the Restart Scheme.

NEW TO THE MARKET: 27-30 MAY 2025

This week’s new launches include: Aston University, Four Squared Recruitment, Gi Group UK, itris X, ManpowerGroup

Supplier, Your business 27 May 2025

International manufacturer invests £170m in North Wales facility

Around 140 jobs will be created in North Wales after Knauf Insulation unveiled plans to invest £170m in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.

Staffline secures large contract win with logistics provider

Recruitment group Staffline has secured a significant strategic partnership with one of the UK’s leading food and drink supply chain management and logistics providers.

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.

Is immigration white paper the end of an era for low-skilled migration?

The white paper published yesterday [12 May 2025] represents the end of an era for low-skilled migration and an ambitious shift toward productivity-first immigration.

APPOINTMENTS: 28 APRIL-2 MAY 2025

This week’s appointments include: Eames Consulting, Faststream Recruitment Group, Gi Group, Heidrick & Struggles, Oyster, Starfish Search, Sellick Partnership

Supplier, Your business 28 April 2025

Appointments: Blue Pelican Pharma takes on consultants

Blue Pelican Pharma has appointed Richard Wellbelove and Andy Stevens as consultants.

Your recruitment business 13 September 2012

Contracts: TechConsult UK ties up TAS Engineering deal

Technical and engineering recruiter TechConsult UK has been appointed to help Stockton-based engi

Your recruitment business 13 September 2012

Recruiters predict Christmas temporary labour shortage

Almost seven in 10 recruiters anticipate a shortage in temporary agency labour over Christmas, ac

Your recruitment business 13 September 2012

Headhunters must push for more women on company boards

Headhunters have a role to play in helping women break through glass ceiling, according to Gail K

Your recruitment business 13 September 2012

Appointments: Pedersen & Partners picks Annetjie Moore

International executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has appointed Annetjie Moore as a con

Your recruitment business 13 September 2012

Superior talent management needed for business in 2011

The 2011 business environment finds innovation, globalisation and expansion topping the list of c

Your recruitment business 13 September 2012

Public sector needs to fill 2.1m job vacancies by 2016

The public sector will need to fill 2.1m job vacancies by 2015/16, according to a report from the

Your recruitment business 13 September 2012

Appointments: CPH adds to its IT and technology teams

CPH, an in-sourced direct recruitment solutions provider, has added three experienced recruiters

Your recruitment business 13 September 2012

Drag&Tag helps Spencer Ogden improve CRM capabilities

Energy recruiter Spencer Ogden has incorporated Drag&Tag into its Bullhorn CRM (customer rela

Your recruitment business 13 September 2012

Precision Recruitment launches Yes! Sales Recruitment

Sales, technical and engineering recruiter Precision Recruitment is rebranding its sales division

Your recruitment business 13 September 2012

Servoca H1 profits ‘ahead of management expectations’

Servoca’s first-half year profits have been ahead of management expectations, according to the in

Your recruitment business 13 September 2012

INTERNATIONAL: Pedersen & Partners opens in Hyderabad

International executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has opened its third office in Hydera

Your recruitment business 13 September 2012

LinkedIn launches Referral Engine and Jobs for You Ads

Professional network LinkedIn is set to launch a Referral Engine and Jobs for You Ads.

Your recruitment business 13 September 2012

Contracts: Kinsey Allen International buys RUSTON wheb

Global executive search firm Kinsey Allen International has acquired specialist cleantech and re

Your recruitment business 13 September 2012

Benefit from what law allows rather than fear of IR35

While understanding and endorsing many of the interpretations and suppositions presented by Kevin

Your recruitment business 13 September 2012

Guidance reassures recruiters on entertaining clients

The government’s guidance on the Bribery Act has given reassurance to recruiters looking to enter

Your recruitment business 13 September 2012
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