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. […]
2025 Budget: What It Means for the Recruitment Sector
Insights and commentary from QUBA Directors. The 2025 UK Budget introduces a range of tax, employment and workforce-related measures that will influence recruitment markets over the coming years. The recruitment sector has always been reactive to fluctuations, and with the budget announcements focusing on longer-term changes which are still subject to subsequent Government input, recruitment […]
HMRC Warning to Recruitment Industry: How to Avoid Fraudulent Payroll Schemes
In the fast-moving recruitment sector, new payroll solutions and cost-saving ideas appear every day. But recently, HMRC issued a clear and important warning to employers and agencies about the rise of fraudulent payroll schemes being marketed as “tax-efficient models”. At QUBA Solutions, we support agencies across the UK, so we want to break down what […]
Momentum returns for the UK services economy
However headcount recovery is only just beginning The October S&P Global UK Services PMI shows that the sector grew again last month. This is the sixth month in a row that the industry is in growth territory and the Business Activity Index is at 52.3. For the jobs market, and for recruiters, the two most […]
Companies House Verification: A Smart Nudge for Your Clients
The countdown to Companies House identity verification is officially on. From 18 November 2025, new rules come into force requiring directors, Persons with Significant Control (PSCs), and those filing on behalf of companies to verify their identity. While many recruitment entrepreneurs are already aware, now’s the perfect moment to double-check your own readiness, and help […]
UK Job Market: Signs of Stabilisation Amid Continued Caution
The latest KPMG and REC, UK Report on Jobs (October 2025) paints a mixed but cautiously optimistic picture for the September recruitment market. While the slowdown continues, there are early signs that the worst may be behind us. Permanent placements: Decline eases after a tough year Permanent hiring fell again in September, but at the […]
The 2025 Recruitment Market: What It Means for Your Agency
At QUBA Solutions, we know that recruitment success depends on insight. The latest CV-Library Candidate Behaviour Barometer 2025 offers a valuable snapshot of what’s really happening in the UK hiring market, from shifting candidate priorities to the growing role of technology. Here’s what you need to know, and how agencies can use it to their […]
Recruitment Compliance in 2026: Key Reforms and How to Stay Compliant
In our earlier article, “Tax liability changes coming April 2026 – Is your umbrella supply chain ready?”, we warned that new rules will shift tax risk up the labour chain, exposing agencies and clients to liability when umbrellas fail. Now, with the Employment Rights Bill and new PAYE/NIC liability rules, the picture is clearer and […]
QUBA Solutions Turns 10!
Today marks a major milestone in our journey — QUBA Solutions is officially 10 years old! From our humble beginnings to becoming a trusted name in the recruitment finance industry, this decade has been filled with innovation, growth, and incredible partnerships. We’ve evolved, adapted, and thrived — all thanks to our amazing team, loyal clients, and […]
Reflecting on Financial Year ’24–25 and Powering into ’25–26
By Jenny Underhay, Head of Sales at QUBA As we close the chapter on our 24–25 financial year, I’ve taken a moment to reflect on what has been a truly transformative year for QUBA. It’s been a period of growth, learning, and record-breaking achievements. But more importantly, it’s been a year where we’ve had the […]
Meet Tom!
Real Talk: Why Partnership Beats Process Every TimeBy Tom Allen Let’s be honest, recruitment’s not for the faint-hearted. It’s fast, it’s unpredictable, and it never really switches off. So when you’re choosing a funding partner, you don’t just need a provider. You need someone who gets it. Someone who gets you. Here are a few […]
June – Latest Trends
Flexible Workforce Trends and the QUBA Solutions Commitment to Service At QUBA Solutions, we’re not just watching the recruitment landscape evolve, we’re helping our clients navigate it with confidence. The latest labour market data from the ONS shows encouraging growth in the UK’s temporary workforce. A trend that mirrors what we’re hearing from the agencies […]
Reasons to transfer your recruitment funder
Change occurs and there may come a time where you are looking to move to a different recruitment funder. Here are some of the reasons why businesses may move recruitment funders:
What does the budget mean for recruitment agencies?
Now that the fanfare around the budget announcement has settled, many UK recruitment agencies are asking a key question. How will these changes impact our bottom line? With adjustments to National Insurance, minimum wage, and new compliance rules for temporary worker payroll, the budget introduces both challenges and opportunities for agencies navigating the labour market. […]
The Different Types of Worker for a Recruitment Agency
Recruitment agencies play a crucial role in connecting employers with suitable candidates. They cater to various employment needs, offering diverse types of workers. Understanding the different types of workers and their employment structures is essential for both employers and candidates. Here, we delve into the different categories of workers that recruitment agencies handle. Including temporary, […]
Get ready for launch in 2024!
Starting and funding a temporary recruitment agency in the UK in 2024 presents unique challenges. Considering the dynamic nature of the job market and the specific trends within the temporary staffing sector. However, that shouldn’t put you off. Being Captain of your own ship can be a rewarding and exhilarating experience. At QUBA Solutions, on […]
Why Security Checks are so Important
Working in the recruitment world, you might already be aware of the need for security checks. Here we delve into why they are so important, and how they can ultimately help your business. Why They Are So Important – In Short The Importance of Security Checks in Recruitment Checks are particularly vital in recruitment due […]
More Women Are Starting Businesses Than Ever Before
Last year, according to the Times, an all-time high of 145,200 new businesses were started by female entrepreneurs. Although women-led businesses still only account for 17% of all UK business, the number is on the rise. Across the UK, a growing percentage of high-growth scale-ups are being led by women. Acknowledging and celebrating this is […]
State of the Recruitment Market 2022
Across all sectors, the recruitment market is thriving with activity and prosperity. “We have found the current market to be the strongest since 2008. Very high demand with a wealth of talent being on offer. We have found a strong increase in salaries in the PAYE Market as well as the contract market.” We caught up with […]
Trends in Recruitment: Top Takeaways From the Last 10 Years
The recruitment industry is a fast-paced market that is continuously changing, therefore, it is important to ensure businesses review the top takeaways from over the years to see what has worked and what has progressively changed.
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