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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.

APPOINTMENTS: 28 APRIL-2 MAY 2025

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

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 28 APRIL-2 MAY 2025

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

NEW TO THE MARKET: 28 APRIL-2 MAY 2025

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

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.

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.

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.

MAC considers full impact of EEA migration on the UK

The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) is currently assessing the full impact of European Economic Area migration on the UK.

Legislation 28 March 2018

Contractor wins IR35 appeal case against HMRC

A construction contractor has successfully won an IR35 appeal case against HM Revenue & Customs.

Recruiters urged to protect candidates against sexual harassment

Recruiters have been urged to protect their candidates by ensuring they are placed with reputable clients.

LegislationHR 27 March 2018

Man arrested in alleged modern slavery raid in Sheffield

A man has been arrested over modern slavery offences following a raid in Sheffield yesterday.

Legislation 27 March 2018

Marlin Hawk Group to ‘drag executive search industry into 21st Century’

Global executive search firm Marlin Hawk has acquired Winter Circle, an invitation-only digital network for senior executives.

NEW TO THE MARKET: 26-29 MARCH 2018

This week’s launches include: Acas, Harvey Nash, ProClinical, Remedium Partners

OPERA Global Youth Foundation on shortlist for Recruiter charity award

In our third showcase of charities shortlisted for Recruiter’s Charity of the Year 2018, today is the turn of OPERA Global Youth Foundation.

26 March 2018
Roger Bannister has been appoint interim GLAA head

Former deputy police chief heads GLAA

The Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) has appointed Roger Bannister, a former deputy chief constable at Leicestershire Police, as its interim chief executive.

26 March 2018
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Rec-to-rec 26 March 2018

APPOINTMENTS: 26-29 MARCH 2018

This week's appointments include: Ably Resources, Eames Consulting Group, Taranata Group, ZRG Partners

Are you an emailer from hell?

Are you guilty of sending candidates vague or shouty emails using exclamation marks, or with profound quotes?

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 26-29 MARCH 2018

This week’s contracts and deals include: Anthology, randrr, Walker Smith Global, WCN

Recruiter Awards shortlisted new agencies share their secrets

In the week the shortlist for the Recruiter Awards 2018 in association with flexr was released, Recruiter spoke to the agencies that made the cut in the Best New Agency category.

Public sector, Marketing 23 March 2018

FINANCIALS: Kellan Group results reveal rise from last year’s loss

Kellan Group has posted a 0.5% annual increase in revenue, buoyed by growth in its Berkeley Scott business, according to results for the year to 31 December 2017.

SThree opens STEM Centre of Excellence in Glasgow

International recruitment organisation SThree is to open a Centre of Excellence in Glasgow.

Recruiting Scrabble champ is subject of a question on The Chase

Which recruitment consultant was the subject of a quiz question this week on ITV’s game show The Chase?

Lighter Side 23 March 2018
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