April 1st sees the start of VAT being charged on the supply of temporary staff to some organisations including charities, banks and others who cannot reclaim VAT.

REC members in Belfast came together for the second Northern Ireland Policy Forum which focused on the latest trends in the Northern Irish labour market and key regulatory challenges.

The REC was invited to take part in today’s launch of ‘Future Fit’, a report produced by the CBI and Universities UK focusing on future skills need and on preparing graduates for the workplace.

The REC has been taking forward the work of the Agency Work Commission (AWC) in the past few weeks.

The REC has announced that Peter Searle, Chief Executive Officer of Spring Group plc has become its new Vice-Chair.

The REC has reacted against a suggestion made in BERR's consultation that the opt-out for Limited Company Contractors from the Conduct Regulations should end.

The latest news from Eurociett is that this week's Czech Presidency conference in Prague on "Implementing flexicurity in times of crisis" will highlight the role that agency work can play in managing the crisis and driving competitiveness.

Recruitment consultants are joining forces with Jobcentre Plus across the West Midlands as part of the Government’s package of support to help people who become unemployed, including professionals and executives.