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Legislation
Employment LawMay 14, 2026

A Small Business Survival Guide — Employment Rights Act 2025

The Employment Rights Act 2025 became law in December 2025, introducing more than 28 significant changes to employment legislation — the most substantial reform in years. With further changes being phased in throughout 2026 and 2027, businesses across the UK are expected to face an additional £1 billion per year in compliance and operational costs.

Key Points

  • Statutory Sick Pay now payable from day one of absence — lower earnings limit removed
  • Paternity and parental leave become day-one rights for all employees
  • New Fair Work Agency launching to enforce pay, holiday, and sick pay compliance
  • Further reforms expected around unfair dismissal rights and employment tribunal processes

Source: iRecruit4 LinkedIn

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Press
CommunityJune 2026

Swindon Recruitment Firm 'Gives Back' by Sponsoring Boxing Hopeful

iRecruit4 is continuing its commitment to giving back to the local community by sponsoring a promising young boxing hopeful from Swindon. The Swindon-based recruitment firm, known for linking its permanent placements with charitable donations, has extended its community support to back the up-and-coming athlete as they pursue their boxing ambitions.

Key Points

  • iRecruit4 sponsors a local Swindon boxing hopeful as part of its community giving programme
  • Continues the firm's ethos of linking business success with support for local people
  • Builds on over £6,000 donated to charity throughout 2025
  • Featured in MSN Money — highlighting iRecruit4's growing community profile

Source: MSN Money

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Press
CommunityDecember 29, 2025

iRecruit4 Celebrates a Year of Purpose-Driven Recruitment and Giving Back

A local recruitment business is marking the end of 2025 by reflecting on a year of charitable giving, after linking its permanent recruitment placements with donations to charitable causes chosen by clients and candidates. Across the year, the team donated a total of £6,082.73 to charity.

Key Points

  • £6,082.73 donated to charity throughout 2025
  • £300 donated to the Epilepsy Research Institute UK in memory of Beatrice Matthews-Kilhams
  • Supported Care for Kids North Devon via candidate George Thompson's 10K fundraising run
  • iRecruit4 pledges to continue linking recruitment success to charitable giving in 2026

Source: The Business Exchange — Swindon & Wiltshire

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Charity Partner
CharityOngoing

iRecruit4 Supports Wiltshire Treehouse

iRecruit4 is proud to support Wiltshire Treehouse, a local charity providing grief support for children and young people aged 0–18 in Swindon and Wiltshire who have been affected by the death of someone important to them.

Key Points

  • Wiltshire Treehouse offers specialist group work programmes, one-to-one support, and professional training
  • Free to families — costs covered by fundraising
  • Supporting children and young people across Swindon and Wiltshire
  • iRecruit4 is proud to support this vital local cause

Source: wiltshiretreehouse.org.uk

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Media
Podcast2025

iRecruit4 Featured on the PR Not BS Podcast

iRecruit4 founder Ashlea Fisher was featured on the PR Not BS Podcast with Fiona Scott — a no-nonsense, straight-talking PR professional and former TV journalist. The podcast covers practical business advice, PR strategy, and real stories from business owners across the South West.

Key Points

  • Hosted by Fiona Scott — former TV journalist and PR expert based in Swindon
  • Covers practical PR advice, business strategy, and entrepreneurship
  • Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms
  • A great listen for business owners looking to grow their brand and visibility

Source: Scott Media — PR Not BS Podcast

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