Paramedic and Recruiter Avoid Jail Over £60k NHS Fraud with Suspended Sentences Tuesday, February 17, 2026 nhs fraud paramedic recruitment suspendedsentence timesheets nhscounterfraudauthority proceedsofcrime dudley investigation A former NHS locum paramedic and a recruitment consultant have each been handed suspended prison sentences after defrauding the NHS of more than £60,000, following an investigation by the NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA). … Read More
HS2 Impacts Dudley Council’s Ability to Recruit Key Officers, Watchdog Hears Wednesday, January 28, 2026 hs2 dudley recruitment interim surveyors budget localgovernment cipfa overspend workforce Dudley Council’s chief executive has revealed that the HS2 rail project is intensifying recruitment challenges for key council officers. During a January 26 meeting of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, members discussed a … Read More
Midlands Towns Experience Royal Mail Delivery Delays Amid Severe Weather and Staffing Challenges Thursday, January 22, 2026 royalmail deliveries midlands backlog stormgoretti postmen delays recruitment customerservice weather Residents across the West Midlands, including areas like Northfield, Birmingham, and Halesowen in Dudley, have reported significant delays in receiving their mail, with some not having seen a postman for over 11 days. One … Read More
1 in 3 Adults Plan to Change Jobs Within the Next Year Friday, January 9, 2026 jobs careers recruitment probation prison government employment purpose safety ministryofjustice A recent government poll has revealed that 39 percent of working-age adults in England and Wales intend to change jobs within the next 12 months. Conducted by the Ministry of Justice, the survey also found that a striking 78 … Read More
Staff Numbers Cut as Solihull Council Tackles Financial Challenges Friday, January 9, 2026 solihull council staff resignation recruitment agency sickness budget children workforce Solihull Council has significantly reduced its workforce through a mutual early resignation scheme (MERS) and stringent recruitment controls as it grapples with budget pressures. Last spring, all council employees, excluding … Read More