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The rise of the “internal gig” could leave freelancers, recruiters and temps out of work
Large corporations are turning to their own staff to fill short-term projects, creating a new 'internal marketplace' that threatens freelancers, temps and recruiters
Major corporations like media conglomerate Comcast are trying out a…
Busted: Up to five years’ imprisonment for directors, senior managers who hire illegal workers
Workers found working illegally now face arrest, detention, and removal from the UK
Employers in the UK who rely on foreign workers, such as those in the fast-food delivery and hospitality sectors, face unprecedented enforcement action…
Stop wasting pitches: CIPD report reveals UK businesses hiring now
CIPD report hints at hiring trends and best bets for pitches and jobs going into 2026
The UK job market is showing cautious stability this autumn, creating targeted opportunities for freelancers and specialist contractors.
According…
Major changes for sick pay and paternity rights agreed but zero-rights workers still wait for…
Six-month qualifying period for unfair dismissal agreed after negotiations unlock path to Royal Assent
The Government has announced a breakthrough on the contentious Employment Rights Bill, securing agreement between trade unions and…
New details emerge following news of umbrella collapse owing £2m+
THIS ARTICLE HAS BEEN UPDATED ON 26 NOVEMBER 2025
An umbrella company's administration highlights the major risks that can be inherent in the recruitment supply chain when it comes to payroll credit facilities and upcoming PAYE tax…
Fraud alert: Agencies and contractors face prosecution over latest “tax credit” payroll…
HMRC has issued a warning to the recruitment sector regarding fraudulent payroll schemes. These models use "acquired tax credits" to falsely reduce tax liabilities (PAYE and NICs), exposing agencies, employers, and contractors to huge…
Recruitment agencies: The government’s free recruitment service is coming for your business
Free government competition, the April 2026 umbrella company liability bombshell, and a white-collar jobs crisis. Welcome to recruitment in 2025/26. Here's what you need to know and how to prepare
The government has launched a major…
Has your timesheet platform changed without warning? Your personal data could be at risk
By Nick Woodward, CEO ETZ Group
If you’re a contractor or freelancer, you may have logged into your timesheet or invoicing portal to find something’s changed: a new logo, a different layout, or a request to re-register your account.…
Redundancy riptide: white collar job seekers may have to relocate to regional cities to secure work
SPECIAL REPORT
For most of 2025, the UK job market has been shedding employees at a faster pace than it was a year ago. October ONS employment data and news reports suggest companies are in a strong cost-cutting phase, driven by…
Peter Dawe: “Employees are taxed, robots are not! Ask any economist what the consequence is…”
With humans scrambling to secure well-paid work and financial breathing room, the cost of employing people and AI is closing down job vacancies — everywhere. And leaving a gaping hole in Treasury coffers.
“This is not going to…