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By: Susie Thomson, Chair Elect of the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) and former founder of Security Watchdog Susie Thomson The latest headlines surrounding Sir Keir Starmer and questions over appointments to the House of Lords have once again pushed vetting into the public spotlight. Political controversy will always generate noise, but beneath it lies a Continue reading When Vetting Fails at the Top, Everyone Pays the Price
Work-related stress is causing over four million lost working days per year in the public sector, with an overhaul of staff training needed to fix the problem, according to new analysis by Forbes Solicitors. Ridwaan Omar The government’s latest Employer Skills Survey shows that employers in education, health and social work, and public administration Continue reading Over Four Million Working Days lost to Work-Place Stress in the Public Sector
By Varun Monteiro, CEO of Finity In April 2026, the government will introduce Joint and Several Liability (JSL), a policy that will reshape how compliance is governed across the temporary labour market. For the first time, employment agencies and their end clients will be held jointly responsible for unpaid payroll taxes when working with Continue reading Joint Liability, Shared Responsibility: Why HMRC Must Modernise Before 2026
Overall sentiment towards the new legislation was focused on integration and simplification, with almost 80% saying HMRC needs to do more to integrate its systems and simplify its processes 75% suggest they will be looking for technology to help manage compliance and conduct real-time audits. Varun Monteiro As HMRC announces its decision to introduce Continue reading Four in Five Recruitment Agencies Demand HMRC Modernise Systems Ahead of 2026 Liability Shake-Up
A new book, The Delivery Gap: Why Government Projects Really Fail and What Can Be Done About It by Jonathan Simcock (Emerald Publishing), looks behind the scenes to uncover the problems that plague government projects and offer fresh solutions. Successive UK governments have a terrible track record when it comes to large-scale projects. Almost Continue reading Why do so many UK government projects fail and what can be done about it?
Arcadis-led team brings expertise from engineering, data analysis, and design Programme includes consultancy services across 26 core competencies including asset operation, road user behaviour, strategic transport planning, sustainability, and more. Arcadis already delivering award-winning data-centric approach to prevent crashes in Warwickshire Arcadis, the leading global design and consultancy firm for natural and built assets, Continue reading Arcadis-led Consortium Secures Position on National Highways Specialist and Technical Services Framework
By Andy Smith We all want travel to be secure, safe, and easy. But as traveler numbers surge to record highs and governments aim to unlock tourism’s full economic power, border agencies face a critical challenge: how do you handle rising demand without compromising security? This week, European and global leaders in border security, Continue reading Clearing Border Bottlenecks with Smarter, Faster Digital Solutions for Travel
Can you tell us about SWSC? SWSC is an internationally recognised high security printing and identity management solutions provider with a range of award-winning products including passports, identity cards, excise stamps, birth and education certificates. For government and public sector organisations our solutions help secure borders, protect citizens, prevent fraud, generate revenue and enable Continue reading INTRODUCING SMURFIT WESTROCK SECURITY CONCEPTS
Today, Quantum Trilogy launches to deliver mission-critical and agile solutions aligned to urgent government requirements. Its new and pioneering approach proves essential for high-profile organisations worldwide, such as militaries, governments, and national security organisations. Quantum Trilogy is adopting an optimal sourcing strategy to develop vendor-agnostic, custom-built secure technology that accurately meets an organisation’s unique Continue reading QUANTUM TRILOGY LAUNCHES TO DELIVER TAILORED MISSION-CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY APPROACH FOR HIGH-STAKES OPERATIONS
Introduction to Regulations in the Cosmetic Surgery Sector By kagan seymenoglu, CEO of Longevita The cosmetic surgery industry has seen remarkable expansion in the last few years, not least because of technological advances and changing attitudes – there is no longer a stigma around such treatments. kagan seymenoglu However, this surge in demand hasn’t been Continue reading Calling for regulations for the cosmetic surgery industry
By Siobhan Goss, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, Matrix Workforce Management Solutions As the Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Matrix, I’ve had the opportunity to witness the increasing importance of social value within the procurement process. Social value is no longer an optional consideration; it is now a significant factor in public sector Continue reading Why Social Value Should Be an Important Part of the Public Sector Procurement Process
By Sascha Giese, Tech Evangelist at SolarWinds It’s now two years since the UK published its 2022-2025 roadmap for digital and data to transform government services and ensure every penny of taxpayers’ money is well spent. Sascha Giese The roadmap set out ambitious plans to “transform digital public services, deliver world-class digital technology and Continue reading Digital and data roadmap passes two-year milestone
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