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Vetting Hub How to Complete Right to Work Checks in 5 Steps

  • Feb 3, 2026

How to Do Right to Work Checks in 5 Steps (Without the £45,000 Fine)

A Surrey chip shop owner paid £40,000 after accepting a passport photocopy without seeing the original. Here's exactly how to complete right to work checks in 5 steps, avoid the mistakes that trigger fines, and establish your statutory excuse.
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Immigration officer inspecting restaurant entrance

  • Feb 2, 2026

17,400 Raids. 12,300 Arrests. And the Government Says It's Just Getting Started.

17,400 raids. 12,300 arrests. Record-breaking enforcement. And right to work checks are expanding to gig workers. Is your business ready?
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Vetting Hub DBS Courses

  • Jan 30, 2026

Self-Employed DBS Checks: What Changed on 21st January 2026

21st January 2026 changed DBS access for self-employed professionals. Private tutors, therapists, and carers can now apply for Enhanced checks themselves—closing a safeguarding gap.
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Pharmacy Enhanced DBS March 2026: Complete Compliance Guide

  • Jan 28, 2026

How to Meet the March 2026 Pharmacy Enhanced DBS Requirement Without Last-Minute Chaos

The PQS 2025/26 requires all registered pharmacy professionals to hold valid Enhanced DBS checks by 31st March 2026. With 62 days remaining, here's your practical action plan.
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Vetting Hub CPD Certified Courses

  • Jan 27, 2026

The Self-Employed DBS Change That Just Happened (And What It Actually Means for You)

On 21 January 2026, legislation changed to allow self-employed workers to apply for their own Enhanced DBS checks. Find out what this means for you.
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Vetting Hub CPD Certified Courses

  • Jan 26, 2026

Why We Built Vetting Hub: 19 Years Servicing Hundreds of Companies Taught Us Training Had To Change

After 19 years running vetting companies servicing hundreds of organisations whilst training them, we saw the same pattern: expensive training that didn't prevent failures. So in 2025, we built Vetting Hub differently.
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Vetting Hub CPD Certified Courses

  • Jan 23, 2026

DBS Checks: What UK Employers Get Wrong (And How to Get It Right)

21 January 2026. That's when the DBS guidance changed for self-employed people. The real problem? Employers don't understand the basics in the first place.
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Compliance team reviewing GDPR data retention requirements

  • Jan 22, 2026

7 GDPR Myths Costing UK Employers Millions in Screening Compliance

"We can't do DBS checks anymore because of GDPR." This myth cost one care company £78,000 in three months. Here are 7 dangerous GDPR beliefs costing UK employers millions.
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BS7858 Screening Course with Vetting Hub

  • Jan 21, 2026

How to Implement BS7858: Step-by-Step Training Guide

BS7858 implementation requires more than ordering screening. This step-by-step guide shows you risk assessment, policy documentation, and ongoing compliance.
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BS7858 Screening Course with Vetting Hub

  • Jan 20, 2026

Your BS7858 Screening Provider is Lying to You (And You're Paying £85+ Per Person to Stay Non-Compliant)

You're paying £85-120 per person for data collection whilst still doing all the compliance work yourself. Bring BS7858 screening in-house, save thousands, and take control.
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HR manager reviewing DBS checks application forms UK employer

  • Jan 19, 2026

Complete DBS Checks Training Guide for UK Employers

Learn everything UK employers need to know about DBS checks: eligibility criteria, application process, interpreting results, and making fair decisions. Expert training guide.
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HR professionals comparing BS7858 and BPSS screening standards

  • Jan 16, 2026

BS7858 vs BPSS: Quick Comparison Guide for Employers

Confused about BS7858 vs BPSS? We break down the key differences, who needs which standard, and how to choose the right screening approach for your roles.
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