The Fair Work Agency: What It Means for Recruitment Businesses
The UK labour market is entering a new phase of enforcement. With the launch of the Fair Work Agency, the government is consolidating multiple enforcement bodies into a single authority with greater powers and a clearer mandate to ensure workers are paid correctly and treated fairly. This forms part of wider employment reforms outlined in […]
UK Recruitment Market Snapshot — April 2026
MARKET SNAPSHOT: 5 Key Numbers 49.2 Permanent placements index (still declining, but at the slowest rate in 3 years) 48.4 Temporary billings index (decline easing month-on-month) 46 Vacancy index (falling, but at the slowest pace in 10 months) 45.6 Construction PMI (continued contraction, led by weak housing demand) 50.5 Services PMI (still growing, but at […]
QUBA strengthens employee financial wellbeing with move to Cushon workplace pension
QUBA Solutions, a specialist provider of recruitment funding and back-office operations, has successfully transitioned its workplace pension provision to Cushon, reinforcing its long-term commitment to doing right by its people and investing in their financial future. Effective from 1 April, approximately 52 employees across QUBA have moved to the Cushon pension scheme, alongside contractors paid […]
When Umbrellas Offer Credit: The Hidden Risk Ahead of April 2026
As the April 2026 umbrella reforms approach, much of the conversation has focused on compliance, liability, and due diligence. But there’s another, less visible risk emerging across the market – umbrella companies providing credit to recruitment agencies. At first glance, it can feel like a helpful solution. In reality, it can introduce significant financial exposure […]
Why Recruitment Businesses Need a Shareholders’ Agreement (And What to Include)
Running a recruitment business is fast-paced, competitive, and full of moving parts. While growth and delivery are front of mind, one critical foundation is often overlooked: a well-drafted shareholders’ agreement. If your business has two or more shareholders, this isn’t a “nice to have” – it’s essential for protecting your company, your relationships, and your […]
UK Recruitment Market Snapshot — March 2026
MARKET SNAPSHOT: 5 Key Numbers 49.2 Permanent Placements Index – the smallest decline in hiring since March 2023, suggesting the recruitment slowdown may be stabilising. 45.8 Vacancies Index – demand for staff continues to fall but at the slowest rate in nine months. 53.9 UK Services PMI – the service sector expanded for the tenth […]
UK Recruitment Market Outlook 2026 | Hiring Trends & Agency Growth
Recruitment market insight 2026: Stability is returning but clarity matters more than ever Across labour market data, sector performance indicators and consumer confidence research, the message is consistent: business activity is improving, but hiring confidence remains fragile and margins remain under pressure. For recruitment businesses, this environment makes one thing increasingly important: operational and funding […]
2026 Recruitment Challenges: Where the Real Pressure Is – and How Agencies Can Respond
As recruitment businesses look ahead to 2026, one thing is clear: ambition hasn’t disappeared, but it has become more measured. Recent polling* across recruitment leaders highlighted three recurring priorities for the year ahead: Together, these themes point to a sector that wants to grow, but only if the foundations are strong enough to support it. […]
QUBA SOLUTIONS CELEBRATES SOLENT 250 RECOGNITION FOR 2026
QUBA Solutions, the UK-based specialist provider of recruitment funding and operations – powered by tech, delivered by people, is proud to announce its inclusion in the Solent 250 for 2026, a respected ranking of the region’s leading privately owned businesses. Compiled by The Business Magazine, the Solent 250 recognises organisations that demonstrate strong performance, resilience and contribution to the regional economy. QUBA’s […]
A New Year, A New Window Of Opportunity For Recruiters
As we step into 2026, the mood across the UK recruitment market feels noticeably different. There’s still caution. Growth isn’t roaring back. But compared to the stopstart uncertainty of the past couple of years, recruiters now have something far more useful: clarity. Across manufacturing, services and construction, the latest UK data points to a market that is stabilising rather than stalling. […]
Recruitment Finance in a Cooling UK Jobs Market: What Start-Up Agencies Need to Know Going Into 2026
The UK labour market is shifting once again and for recruitment agencies, particularly start-ups and scaling firms, these shifts have very real operational consequences. The latest KPMG and REC, UK Report on Jobs survey, compiled by S&P Global shows a market that remains subdued, with weaker hiring activity, falling vacancies and rapidly rising candidate availability. […]
QUBA Enhances DynamiQ Platform with Integrated CRM Designed for Recruiters
A simpler, recruiter-focused CRM module designed to streamline day-to-day operations – now available directly inside QUBA’s DynamiQ platform. QUBA Solutions, a specialist provider of funding, back-office services and operational technology for recruitment agencies, has announced the launch of its CRM function, a new module built directly into its existing DynamiQ platform. The CRM has been […]
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