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.

HR, 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.

APPOINTMENTS: 14-18 APRIL 2025

This week’s appointments include: Eventus Recruitment Group, Matrix, SPG Resourcing

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 14-18 APRIL 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Greene King, Insights, Workday

ContractsIT/Telecoms, HR 14 April 2025

NEW TO THE MARKET: 14-18 APRIL 2025

This week’s new launches include: Busy Bee Recruitment, Deel

Cheshire-headquartered Gap Personnel acquired by Rcapital

Cheshire-headquartered recruitment agency Gap Personnel has been acquired by Rcapital in a corporate carve-out.

Businesses need to be patient for OPW rules to change

Small businesses will need to wait a few more years before being relinquished of their off-payroll working obligations.

Legislation 14 April 2025

Californian master plan calls for new statewide collaborative to align education, training and hiring needs

In the US, the state of California is proposing to launch digital career passports for the labour market.

Spotted Zebra merges Interview Intelligence and Assessment in one platform

HR tech talent acquisition firm Spotted Zebra has merged its Assessment platform with its Interview Intelligence.

Green means go for UK jobs

The Green Jobs Foundation was formally launched at the Eden Project in Cornwall.

Savage challenges recruiters to up their game

Recruiter and entrepreneur Greg Savage debunks the notion that UK recruiters are experiencing hard times.

People 10 November 2023

Recruitment agencies warned to reduce carbon emissions

Recruitment firms must not think they are exempt from reporting on carbon emissions.

10 November 2023

Institute of Job Aggregators launches to support global industry

At an official launch event last week, the new Institute of Job Aggregators (IJA) brought industry leaders together to drive change across the global job aggregator industry.

New to MarketIT/Telecoms, HR 10 November 2023

The City Recruiter expands global reach with US recruitment

A recruitment firm based in the North-West has opened in the US, with plans to recruit additional personnel and position itself as a global player.

Gi Group Holding to acquire Kelly European staffing business

Recruitment group Gi Group Holding has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the European staffing business of global speciality talent solutions provider Kelly.

Contracts 8 November 2023

REC disputes new holiday pay guidance from the GLAA

The Gangmaster and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) has issued a new brief setting out their position on the treatment of holiday pay and how to comply with their Licensing Standards.

REC ‘disappointed’ on new consultation on using agency workers in strikes

The Recruitment & Employment Confederation has expressed “disappointment” at the government’s announcement of a consultation on removing the prohibition on use of agency workers in strikes.

Janeace (Jay-T) Thompson promoted to director of talent at PRS for Music

Music collective management organisation PRS for Music has announced that Janeace (Jay-T) Thompson (pictured) has been promoted to director of talent, culture and experience.

Cautious welcome from APSCo on new legislation in King’s Speech

His Majesty King Charles yesterday [7 November 2023] unveiled the government’s agenda for the next year and the run-up to the next election featuring 21 pieces of legislation.

Legislation 8 November 2023

Recruiters urged to campaign for single-sentence fix to IR35 statute

Recruiters are being urged to campaign for a single-sentence fix to the IR35 statute by contracting authority ContractorCalculator.

Legislation 8 November 2023

APPOINTMENTS: 6-10 NOVEMBER 2023

This week’s appointments include: Carrington West, Ciphr, VIQU, Zendesk

PeopleIT/Telecoms, HR 6 November 2023

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 6-10 NOVEMBER 2023

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Eolas, Fruition IT, Fruition Consulting, Pertemps Network Group

NEW TO THE MARKET: 6-10 NOVEMBER 2023

This week’s new launches include: Cloud Assess, Nash Squared, Reed, RFS Evolve, Stockport Council, The City Recruiter, Travelodge, WorkFolk, YunoJuno

NEW TO THE MARKET: 30 OCTOBER-3 NOVEMBER 2023

This week’s new launches include: Astute, RAMP Global, SmartRecruiters, Zodeq

Company insolvencies hit highest levels since global financial crisis

Company insolvencies in England and Wales in the second and third quarters of 2023 have hit their highest since the global financial crisis in 2009, the Insolvency Service (IS) has revealed.

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