A £70m turnover recruitment group has bought a distressed Warrington-based recruitment firm in a pre-pack deal, saving 21 jobs.

Midlands-headquartered First Holdings (UK) Limited has acquired £14m turnover Foresight Recruitment Solutions, which has offices in Warrington and Rotherham, for an undisclosed sum.

Its temporary and permanent staff and suppliers have been fully paid, while all Foresight staff have retained their positions in terms of service and supply, according to Walsall-headquartered First Holdings.

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