Recruitment insolvencies on rise at fastest rate since financial crash

Recruitment agencies are shutting for business at their fastest rate in 15 years, according to analysis by business news outlet CityAM.

28 April 2025

Agency workers at UK’s well-known retailer told to stay at home

Marks & Spencer (M&S) has ordered hundreds of agency workers at its main distribution centre to stay at home.

Retail, Transport & logistics, IT/Telecoms 28 April 2025
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APPOINTMENTS: 28 APRIL-2 MAY 2025

This week’s appointments include: Eames Consulting, Oyster, Starfish Search

Public sector, Charity & not-for-profit, Executive search, Interim recruitment, HR 28 April 2025

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 28 APRIL-2 MAY 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: 55/Redefined, AMS, In2Dialog

ContractsRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Creative/Digital/Media 28 April 2025

NEW TO THE MARKET: 28 APRIL-2 MAY 2025

This week’s new launches include: Matchtech, Jobmatch Sweden

New to MarketLife sciences, Engineering 28 April 2025

Cobalt Recruitment appoints new UK managing director

Cobalt Recruitment has announced the appointment of Maria Sinclair as the new managing director of its UK operations.

PeopleEngineering, Construction & property 25 April 2025

National student lettings agency launches apprenticeship scheme

A student lettings agency based in Loughborough is helping young professionals kickstart their careers with a new apprenticeship scheme.

New to MarketConstruction & property, Graduates/Apprentices/School leavers 25 April 2025

Sheffield director of umbrella company banned for VAT fraud

The boss of an umbrella company that failed to pay more than £2.5m in VAT has been banned as a director.

PeopleHR, Accounting/Finance 24 April 2025

Robert Walters promotes three senior managers globally

Global talent solutions recruiter Robert Walters has made three senior appointments across its business.

PeopleRecruitment Process Outsourcing 24 April 2025

Political and economic uncertainties and skills shortages major concerns for hiring

Political and economic uncertainties are causing hiring concerns among UK employers, according to the latest ‘JobsOutlook’ from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).

31 January 2018

Ex-recruiter Ashley leaves the (Big Brother) house

Recruitment’s representative on Celebrity Big Brother has left the building.

Lighter Side 31 January 2018

Recruiters sceptical over leaked Doomsday Brexit economic document

Recruiters are sceptical over a leaked document showing the UK economy will be hit no matter what Brexit deal is struck.

Public sector, Transport & logistics 30 January 2018

Williams takes the helm at Nakama Group

Andrea Williams has been appointed CEO at international recruiter Nakama Group.

PeopleCreative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms 30 January 2018

FINANCIALS: Servoca on track with trading

Servoca says trading for Q1 2018 is in line with expectations.

FinancialsEngineering, Construction & property 30 January 2018

Cruise firm recruits for a globetrotting retail experience

Fancy a life on the open seas? If your answer is “Aharrr! That I be, shipmate!”, then we might have just the role for you.

Lighter SideRetail, Transport & logistics 30 January 2018

NEW TO THE MARKET: 29 JANUARY-2 FEBRUARY 2018

This week’s launches include: ALC, Macildowie, Mesh Talent, nGAGE Specialist Recruitment, The NQT Partnership, RAW Recruitment Solutions, Talent Plus, TeamJobs

New to MarketMarketing & Sales, Marketing 30 January 2018

FINANCIALS: SThree puts US to the fore as UK slips down the rankings

International specialist recruiter SThree has identified the US as a key growth market.

FinancialsOil & gas/Energy, Life sciences 29 January 2018

GLAA revokes Cornish gangmaster’s licence

A Cornish gangmaster has been shut down by the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA).

LegislationAgriculture, Industrial/Manufacturing 29 January 2018

Niche and specialisation are hiring bright spots, says Morgan McKinley

Demand for niche skills and specialists were the bright spots for hiring in 2017 in the UK, according to global professional services recruiter Morgan McKinley.

Banking/Financial services, IT/Telecoms 29 January 2018

APPOINTMENTS: 29 JANUARY-2 FEBRUARY 2018

This week’s appointments include: Change Recruitment, Empresaria, Engage, H1 Healthcare, Heidrick & Struggles, Hogan Assessments, Holmes Noble, NSPCC, Pedersen & Partners, PMP Recruitment, Robert Walters, Salt, Search Consultancy

PeopleSales, Creative/Digital/Media 29 January 2018

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 29 JANUARY-2 FEBRUARY 2018

This week’s contracts and deals include: GoJobSearch, greenbean by NRG, Recruitive, Talmundo, Thomas International

ContractsRecruitment Process Outsourcing, IT/Telecoms 29 January 2018

You don’t bring me flowers at work… or chocolates… or anything

An ex-Love Island contestant and recruiter has warned against recruitment consultants forming office romances.

Lighter Side 26 January 2018

GLAA Broadbent’s family request donations in his memory

The family of Gangmasters & Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) CEO Paul Broadbent has requested charitable donations over flowers ahead of his funeral, set to take place next Tuesday.

People 26 January 2018

13 arrested in West Midlands in joint modern slavery operation with GLAA

Thirteen people have been arrested on suspicion of modern slavery offences following a series of early morning raids yesterday by West Midlands Police working with the Gangmasters & Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA).

Legislation 26 January 2018

Coronation Street is on the lookout for new scriptwriters for the iconic soap

Were you on the front line of protests when the Weatherfield One (better known as Deidre Barlow) was jailed for a crime she did not commit?

Lighter SideCreative/Digital/Media 26 January 2018

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