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REC welcomes enhanced Government department

The Government has announced the creation of the new Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, created through a merger of BERR (Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform) and DIUS (Innovation, Universities and Skills).

Its main role will be to build the UK’s capabilities to compete in the global economy and create the jobs of the future.

Commenting on the merger, REC Chief Executive Kevin Green says: "There is real merit in integrating skills and innovation with the business agenda. The feedback from recruitment professionals confirms that, even in the current climate, a number of sectors continue to experience a shortage of skilled workers. It is crucial that this new department ensures we have a qualified and trained workforce geared to the needs of a 21st century market economy.

“We are pleased that Pat McFadden remains as employment relations minister at this critical time for the recruitment industry with the Government deciding how it intends to implement the Agency Workers Directive.”