The Office for National Statistics' job figures published today have revealed that 2.44 million people in the UK are now out of work taking the jobless rate to 7.8 per cent.

The Office for National Statistics' job figures published tomorrow are likely to show another rise in the number of people out of work in the UK.

The REC has welcomed the publication by HMRC of a Business Brief on the application of tax/NI and National Minimum Wage legislation to the supply of temporary workers.

The latest meeting of the REC?s Northern Ireland Employment Policy Forum provided feedback on some of the key challenges that recruiters are facing in terms of current and forthcoming regulations and public procurement.

REC Drivers comments on the Agency Workers Directive consultation

REC MMC comments on the Agency Workers Directive consultation

An undercover investigation carried out by a local newspaper has put the spotlight on alleged examples of some recruiters assisting employers who flagrantly breach age and race discrimination laws.

REC Technology comments on the Agency Workers Directive consultation

REC Education comments on the Agency Workers Directive and the impact on their sector.