The official work programme published last week by the new coalition government contained a number of commitments which will affect the recruitment industry.

The REC has responded to Chancellor George Osborne’s announcement on where the £6 billion of public expenditure cuts will be made over the next year.

Later this morning, Chancellor George Osborne will announce details on how the £6 billion of cuts in public expenditure will be achieved. It is likely that these cuts will include significant reductions in the use of agency staff and a recruitment freeze across the public sector.

BMW is recalling 122,000 motorcycles around the world because of fears over a brake fault.

At least £759 million worth of government funding earmarked by Lord Mandelson to nurture Britain’s car and nuclear industry is under threat, The Times has learnt.

The number of cars made in Britain increased by 44 per cent last month compared with the same period last year, industry data showed yesterday.

Workers at Vauxhall's plants in Ellesmere Port and Luton have agreed to a two-year pay freeze as part of a Europe-wide restructuring deal.

The coalition Government published its official work programme today. A number of the policy commitments have specific implications for the recruitment industry, including positive messages on employment regulation and business taxation.

The REC was invited last year to become a member of the NHS' Flexible Workforce Strategic Forum which is made up of representatives from the Department of Health, NHS Employers, NHS Professionals, Buying Solutions and a number of individual NHS Trusts. The latest Forum meeting focussed on the general outlook for resourcing in the NHS and provided an opportunity for the REC to highlight the industry perspective on a range of flexible staffing issues.

The Association of Executive Recruiters, the sector group within the REC dedicated to the executive search market, has confirmed that leading writer, speaker and strategy consultant, Dr Graeme Codrington will be speaking at its next meeting on June 16.