The REC was invited to take part in the American Staffing Association conference which took place in San Diego last week and which this year ran in parallel to the annual CIETT conference. The event provided an update on global recruitment trends many of which are directly relevant for the industry in the UK.

The REC, the trade association for the UK’s private recruitment industry, has added its weight behind current concerns of the Gangmasters Licensing Authority that more than a third of gangmasters in the province may be operating illegally.

The Midlands Automotive Division of the UK’s Institution of Mechanical Engineers has organised a lecture on the subject of Aston Martin Racing.

Twelve years after Andy Green OBE and Thrust SSC scythed through the sound barrier on their way to the current World Land Speed Record of 763.053 mph, Green and former record-holder, Richard Noble OBE, are preparing to write the latest chapter in the history of World Land Speed Record attempts, with a 1,000mph bid.

The Leicestershire, UK based innovation company, Pera, has been awarded the contract to deliver the Motorsport Academy on behalf of Motorsport Development UK, the British Government funded business and economic development programme for the UK’s motorsport sector.

The REC's Chief Executive Kevin Green has responded to the European Parliament decision on the EU Agency Workers Directive, saying:" The UK’s £26.6 billion recruitment industry will be directly affected by the new legislation."

An electrically powered car designed by an ex-Formula One car designer will compete in the 2009 British Speed Hill Climb Championship.

The REC is this week hosting the first meeting of its Employment Policy Committee in Northern Ireland. The aim is to provide a regular platform for members in Northern Ireland to receive the latest updates, exchange views and drive targeted lobbying campaigns on a range of local, national and EU issues.

The development of pioneering technology that will be used in the 2009 British Touring Car Championship to test the CO2 emission limits of competing cars has reached an advanced stage.

The REC has challenged the basic premise behind the inquiry into the meat industry by the Equality and Human Rights Commission that was announced today.