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Autumn Budget 2025: What It Means for Hiring Across the UK’s Key Sectors

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Anna Kelly
Dec 10, 2025 · 6 mins read

Explore how the Autumn Budget 2025 affects UK recruitment, with rising employment costs, targeted sector investment, and strategic hiring guidance.

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April 2026: What Companies Hiring Contractors Need to Know

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Adam Cave
Dec 09, 2025 · 5 mins read

From April 2026, PAYE and NIC liability may shift to agencies or hiring companies if umbrella providers fail to comply. Understand your risks and how a compliant recruitment partner safeguards your business.

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Adam Cave's Speech on Addressing the Workforce Crisis in Water and Sanitation: Insights from a UNESCO Webinar

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Gemma Garcia Gamble
Oct 20, 2025 · 5 mins read

Adam Cave, Founder & Managing Director of Murray McIntosh, spoke at a UNESCO webinar on workforce challenges in water and sanitation. He highlighted strategies for building resilient, future-ready teams through agility, mentorship, and cross-sector collaboration.

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Data reveals energy sector’s EDI progress and challenges

Today [11 June], the energy industry will present the results of two sector-wide Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) surveys at the flagship EDI in Energy Conference, hosted by Energy UK, Energy Institute and Energy Networks Association.

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Lauren Maddocks
Jun 11, 2024 · 10 mins read
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