Industry News

  • Sartorius Acquires Polyplus

    The life science group Sartorius, through its French listed subgroup Sartorius Stedim Biotech, has successfully closed the acquisition of the French company Polyplus. The transaction was completed today, after receiving the required regulatory approvals. Polyplus is a leading provider of innovative technologies for cell and gene therapies. Transfection reagents developed and produced by Polyplus are […]

  • Report on UK Jobs – June 2023

    Report on UK Jobs – June 2023 The Report on UK Jobs is unique in providing the most comprehensive guide to the UK jobs market, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultancies and employers to provide the first indication each month of labour market trends. The main findings for June are: Staff recruitment […]

  • Scientist with Leica Microscope

    Report on UK Jobs – May 2023

    Report on UK Jobs – May 2023 The Report on UK Jobs is unique in providing the most comprehensive guide to the UK jobs market, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultancies and employers to provide the first indication each month of labour market trends. The main findings for May are: Economic uncertainty […]

  • Report on UK Jobs – March 2023

    Report on UK Jobs The Report on UK Jobs is unique in providing the most comprehensive guide to the UK jobs market, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultancies and employers to provide the first indication each month of labour market trends. The main findings for March are: Softer fall in permanent placements, […]

  • Report on UK Jobs – February 2023

    The Report on UK Jobs is unique in providing the most comprehensive guide to the UK jobs market, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultancies and employers to provide the first indication each month of labour market trends. The main findings for February are: February sees sustained fall in permanent placements Permanent staff […]

  • Report on UK Jobs – January 2023

    The Report on UK Jobs is unique in providing the most comprehensive guide to the UK jobs market, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultancies and employers to provide the first indication each month of labour market trends. The main findings for January are: Permanent placements fall for fourth straight month Lingering uncertainty […]

  • Report on UK Jobs – December 22

    Report on UK Jobs The Report on UK Jobs is unique in providing the most comprehensive guide to the UK jobs market, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultancies and employers to provide the first indication each month of labour market trends. The main findings for December are: Permanent staff appointments fall at […]

  • Report on UK Jobs – November 22

    Report on UK Jobs The Report on UK Jobs is unique in providing the most comprehensive guide to the UK jobs market, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultancies and employers to provide the first indication each month of labour market trends. The main findings for November are: Permanent placements fall for second […]

  • Report on UK Jobs – October 22

    The Report on UK Jobs is unique in providing the most comprehensive guide to the UK jobs market, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultancies and employers to provide the first indication each month of labour market trends. The main findings for October are: Fresh fall in permanent staff appointments Recruitment consultancies indicated […]

  • Olympus Exits Microscopy Market

    Olympus Corporation and EVIDENT Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Olympus announced today that Olympus concluded a definitive agreement with Bain Capital Private Equity, LP, regarding the transfer of Evident. Based on this agreement, all shares of Evident will be transferred to Bain Capital on January 4, 2023, subject to regulatory approvals and closing conditions. […]

  • PerkinElmer to Focus on Life Sciences & Diagnostics

    PerkinElmer has announced its intention to divest its Applied, Food and Enterprise Services businesses to New Mountain Capital, a private equity firm, for a total consideration of $2.45 billion in cash, $2.30 billion of which will be received at the closing and $150 million of which will be payable contingent on the exit valuation New […]

  • Report on UK Jobs – April 2022

    Report on UK Jobs The Report on UK Jobs is unique in providing the most comprehensive guide to the UK jobs market, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultancies and employers to provide the first indication each month of labour market trends. The main findings for April are: Permanent placement growth slips to […]