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12/08/2010 - Latest jobs figures: REC response

The latest ONS jobs figures published this morning show that unemployment is down by 49,000. Commenting on the latest statistics, REC Chief Executive ... View More

05/08/2010 - AWR Latest - REC puts industry case to new Minister

REC Chief Executive, Kevin Green and Tom Hadley, Director of External Relations met Edward Davey, the new Employment Relations Minister yesterday (Tue... View More

02/08/2010 - Welfare reform is opportunity for the recruitment industry, says REC

The Government has today announced plans for a substantial overhaul of the benefits system.  These should address one of the major issues that th... View More

29/07/2010 - Charity Rugby Match - Help for Heroes

Hullensians RUFC v The Avenues All Stars                  &n... View More

27/07/2010 - REC Sector Groups drive for IR35 review

Following last week's launch of the new Office of Tax Simplification (OTS), the REC underlined some of the key priorities for recruiters and contr... View More

24/07/2010 - ALP welcomes announcement to abolish the Agricultural Wages Board

The Association of Labour Providers (ALP) welcomes yesterday's announcement by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Car... View More

23/07/2010 - UK needs new generation of entrepreneurs to create jobs of future, says REC

With Sir Richard Branson celebrating his 60th birthday last weekend, entrepreneurship has been the focus of political and media debates.  One of ... View More

22/07/2010 - John Hayes appointed to joint role!

The Queen has approved the appointment of John Hayes MP as Minister of State at the Department for Education in addition to his current role as Minis... View More

19/07/2010 - Cable announces further quango closures

Business Secretary Vince Cable today announced the next step in cutting the number of Department for Business quangos with the abolition of four more... View More

17/07/2010 - Ahoy!

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12/07/2010 - Government confirms to REC that the licensing debate is dead

Edward Davey, the Minister for Employment Relations, has today written to the REC confirming that the Government agrees with its positi... View More

07/07/2010 - GB All Stars v Great Britain Fire Brigade

The Life For a Kid Foundation will be staging a fantastic double header of touch rugby league on Sunday 18th July at Hull RUFC , Hull Sports centre, C... View More

05/07/2010 - Benefits of Cultural Bodywork

Enjoy the experience of receiving a massage from the UK's Top Hawaiian Kahuna Masseuse, as the minutes pass by you will feel the stress ... View More

29/06/2010 - £1 billion fund to help regional business

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg today launched a £1 billion Regional Growth Fund to help areas and communities at risk of being particularly af... View More

28/06/2010 - Government pensions announcement is big win for the recruitment industry, says REC

The coalition Government has today announced that it would be reviewing the implementation of automatic enrolment into workplace pensions.  This ... View More

23/06/2010 - Emergency Budget comment from the REC: A budget for jobs

The REC has welcomed Chancellor George Osborne's proposals in his Emergency Budget to help the UK's jobs market through reducing tax liabiliti... View More

22/06/2010 - REC calls on Chancellor to protect delicate jobs market in Emergency Budget

Ahead of tomorrow's Emergency Budget, the REC has called on Chancellor George Osborne to protect the UK's fragile labour market by prioritisin... View More

21/06/2010 - Licensing debate is dead says REC

The REC has today spelled out its clear and unequivocal opposition to any extension of the current Gangmasters Licensing regulations into other sector... View More

21/06/2010 - Licensing debate is dead says REC

The REC has today spelled out its clear and unequivocal opposition to any extension of the current Gangmasters Licensing regulations into other sector... View More

21/06/2010 - REC Education says child safety must come first in VBS review

The REC's Education sector group says child safety must remain paramount after the Government's announcement yesterday that it was putting on ... View More

18/06/2010 - Unemployment figures - REC calls for collective action to help young job-seekers

The latest unemployment figures published today by the Office for National Statistics, has shown the number of people out of work has risen by 23,000 ... View More

16/06/2010 - Employers' hiring expectations continue to build, REC JobsOutlook reveals

Ahead of the latest ONS unemployment figures, a mood of confidence is returning to the jobs market with increasing numbers of employers saying they wi... View More

02/06/2010 - Opportunity of the week!!!

Manufacturing TechnicianWorking closely with crew leader and team members on an operating line, to maximise productivity and continously improve perfo... View More

01/06/2010 - Registration Welcome

Opportunities for TeachersKFM Recruitment are inviting registrations for their new Education Division. We welcome all applicants, whether newly qualif... View More

28/05/2010 - GLA Licence Renewal

We are pleased to announce the renewal of our GLA Licence (URN: - KING0001) Kingston Facilities Management Ltd, trading as KFM Recruitment Solutions, ... View More

26/05/2010 - Willetts comment on High Fliers Graduate Careers Survey 2010

Commenting on the release of the UK Graduate Careers Survey 2010, conducted by High Fliers Research Ltd, David Willetts, Minister of State for Univer... View More

25/05/2010 - Vince Cable Visits Brussels

Business Secretary Vince Cable today visited Brussels for the first time in his capacity as Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and SkillsRep... View More

14/05/2010 - Government Makes Some Key Employment Law Decisions

The new Liberal / Conservative Government has already made key employment law changes, just two days into the job, including scrapping a National Insu... View More

14/05/2010 - New Cabinet Members

The new Cabinet was announced yesterday and Ministerial teams are expected to be finalised during the course of the day. The REC will be now contactin... View More

20/04/2010 - REC legal team offers advice on workers still stranded abroad

With the prevailing volcano ash cloud still disrupting UK air travel, the REC's legal team has responded to the question currently being asked: do... View More

13/04/2010 - Safer Recruitment In Education

As part of KFMs commitment to providing safer recruitment practices to all sectors working with children and young people, we are pleased to announce ... View More

06/04/2010 - New Recruit - Head of KFM Education Division

The KFM Team would like to extend a warm welcome to Nicky Jackson, the newest addition to the KFM team. Nicky will head up the new Education Division ... View More

29/03/2010 - Government welcomes Siemens £80million plans to bring offshore wind production to the UK

The Government today welcomed Siemens plans to invest £80million in the UK for offshore wind production facilities, following the Government... View More

25/03/2010 - New £5.93 minimum wage rate and new rate for apprentices announced

The Government has today confirmed that it has accepted the recommendations from the Low Pay Commission (LPC) on the new rates for the National Minimu... View More

23/03/2010 - UK business leaders: “effective employee engagement is central to business success”

Business leaders today highlighted how an engaged workforce means increased productivity, innovation and competitiveness - as the Government launched ... View More

19/03/2010 - Employment Law stifling UK competitiveness, says BCC

The "relentless flow of complex employment law" is stifling UK competitiveness and risks future job creation, according to a report publishe... View More

18/03/2010 - Statement by Higher Education Minister David Lammy on HEFCE grant allocations

Responding to Higher Education Funding Council for England distributing £ 7.3 billion to Higher Education Institutions, David Lammy Minister for... View More

18/03/2010 - The REC has reacted to the latest ONS unemployment figures.

Commenting on the figures, Kevin Green, the REC's Chief Executive, says: "These figures are good news and reinforce what recruiters have been... View More

17/03/2010 - New Industrial Development

Business Secretary Lord Mandelson today marked the first year of the government's strategy to put Britain at the cutting edge of new industrial de... View More

15/03/2010 - REC raises concerns of high-end recruiters with Shadow Immigration Minister

The REC chaired this week's ‘Employing and Vetting non-UK Nationals' conference which included a key-note presentation by Damian Green, ... View More

10/03/2010 - Recruitment at your fingertips!

Recruitment at your fingertips! Being at the centre of the recruitment process is key to our clients and having their own Client Dashboard has proved ... View More

26/02/2010 - Talent Bank

KFM can offer a bespoke facility providing a constantly updated pool of pre-screened candidates, contact KFM's Online Team to discuss how you can ... View More

22/02/2010 - FREE ONLINE ADVERTISING

Enjoy the simplicity of Online Recruitment with KFM Recruitment, Contact a Member of the Online Recruitment Team today to discuss how KFM's new ... View More

11/02/2010 - New Website

KFM Recruitment is happy to announce the arrival of their new interactive website, with the ability to register online and apply for jobs, the possibi... View More

14/12/2009 - Christmas Night Out

Thanks to all for a wonderful night! Good food, Good wine and most of all Good company. Although not too sure about the dancing!!... View More

09/12/2009 - A Fond Farewell

All at KFM would like to wish Elaine a happy retirement, where have the pass ten years gone? All the best Elaine, enjoy your time with Larry and famil... View More

21/05/2009 - GLA Licence Renewal Confirmed

KFM are please to announce the renewal of their Gangmaster Licence, for further details on the GLA, visit www.gla.gov.uk. KFM's URN - KING0001... View More

13/05/2009 - Breaking News: Minimum Wage Increase Announced

The Government has today announced that, from 1 October 2009, the adult minimum wage rate will increase from £5.73 to £5.80 an hour. At th... View More