Union calls for relaxing of visas rules for temp farm workers

The UK government must make it easier for migrant workers from non-European countries to gain temporary visas or put the country’s fruit and vegetable harvest at risk, said a leading trade union.

Recruitment industry’s reputation suffering more in Scotland than England

The opinion polls may have the outcome of today’s Scottish independence referendum finely balanced, but one recent survey into attitudes towards the recruitment industry on both sides of the border has produced a more clear cut result.

FRC code update to tackle big payouts

New rules introduced by the UK accountancy watchdog could mean pay packages for bosses of the UK’s listed companies will be aligned with the financial health of the company.

de Poel works on temp staff framework, with ‘significant savings’ expected

A new framework for sourcing temporary staff across the 12 North-East councils is expected to make significant savings.

Ricardo renews, extends Matchtech contract

Specialist engineering and professional services recruiter Matchtech Group has renewed and extended its contract with global strategic, technical and environmental consultancy Ricardo.

IV Offshore receives £30k in funding

East Anglian-based offshore and subsea recruiter IV Offshore has received £30k in funding from the Supply Chain for innovation for Offshore Renewable Energy (SCORE) programme.

Apprenticeships4England partners with FE Careers

Further education and work-based learning and employability social network Apprenticeships4England and work-based learning sector job board FE Careers have entered into a job advertising partnership.