At Simplicity, we’re proud to announce that we’ve been shortlisted across multiple prestigious business awards in 2026, recognising our commitment to innovation, customer service and sustainable business growth. This recognition reflects the dedication of our entire team and
April 2026 isn’t just the start of a new financial year. It marks a fundamental shift in how recruitment businesses are expected to operate. Over the past few months, the direction has become clear: Employment rights are expanding
The latest ONS labour market release points to a market that is stable on the surface but is gradually easing underneath. For recruitment businesses, this creates a more nuanced operating environment: demand hasn’t fallen sharply, but the momentum
From April 2026, the new Joint and Several Liability (JSL) legislation will significantly increase financial risk for recruitment agencies working with umbrella companies. If an umbrella company fails to pay the correct PAYE, National Insurance Contributions (NICs), or
The UK recruitment market in 2026 is no longer defined by simple supply-and-demand dynamics. It’s shaped by regulation, technology, candidate expectations, and an increasingly competitive agency landscape. For recruitment business owners, the question isn’t just how to survive,
From April 2026, the recruitment supply chain will enter a new era of accountability. Upcoming Supply Chain Compliance changes are set to shift responsibility away from umbrella companies alone and place agencies and hirers firmly in the compliance
Employment legislation, labour supply chain reform, and sector-specific hiring demand The year 2026 represents a significant point of change for UK recruitment businesses. A combination of employment law reform, material changes to umbrella company compliance, evolving immigration policy,
As we close out 2025, the UK recruitment industry can confidently say this has been a year of recalibration, resilience and reinvention. Against a backdrop of economic uncertainty, evolving regulation and rapid technological change, recruitment businesses across the
The 2025 Autumn Budget (delivered on 26 November) brings a mix of tax, employment-cost, and public-spending measures that matter for recruitment agencies, whether you specialise in permanent roles, temp/contract staffing, or outsourced workforce solutions. Here’s a breakdown of
Major changes to UK company law come into force this week, introducing mandatory identity verification requirements for individuals who run, own, or control UK companies. These reforms are designed to strengthen transparency, reduce corporate misuse, and enhance trust