Author: Sarah Croft
What the February 2026 update means for your Anti‑Money Laundering (AML) processes
Sarah Croft
March 10, 2026
The February 2026 update on MLR and digital identity offers clarity for regulated firms and introduces a stronger role for certified digital identity services. In this blog, we explain how accountants and legal firms can use certified digital identity checks to strengthen AML compliance and meet the latest UK guidance.
Digital identity checks: helping Right to Work compliance in construction
Sarah Croft
February 17, 2026
In this blog, we discuss how construction firms can help their subcontractors detect illegal workers and protect their reputations.
Identity Fraud Trends in 2025: Document Fraud, Imposters and Emerging Threats
Sarah Croft
January 15, 2026
In 2025, identity fraud continued to grow, with a sharp rise in fraudulent identity documents, imposter fraud and digitally altered IDs. While traditional fake documents remain a risk, fraudsters increasingly relied on genuine documents, share codes and AI-driven manipulation to bypass identity checks.
The future of Right to Work: why flexible hiring ecosystems need to prepare
Sarah Croft
December 12, 2025
The UK labour market now relies heavily on gig workers, zero-hours staff and subcontractors, but Right to Work rules were built for a more traditional workforce. The Home Office is proposing to extend RtW obligations to anyone delivering work for an organisation, even through intermediaries, significantly increasing compliance responsibilities and widen supply-chain due diligence. Preparing now, by mapping labour pathways and clarifying RtW ownership, will reduce disruption when the rules change.
Understanding Companies House ID Verification: What You Need to Know
Sarah Croft
November 10, 2025
From 18th November 2025, all UK company directors, PSCs, and LLP members must verify their identity with Companies House. This landmark change under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) introduces new verification requirements that can be completed either directly through GOV.UK or via an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP).
In this blog, TrustID outlines the key elements of the new framework, answers common questions raised during our joint webinar with Companies House, and explains how our Identity Document Validation services support ACSPs in meeting compliance standards.
Digital Identity and DBS Checks – what employers need to know
Sarah Croft
November 3, 2025
With the latest DBS guidance updates now in effect, employers are encouraged to adopt digital identity verification as best practice. Digital checks offer faster onboarding, improved compliance, and stronger fraud prevention compared to manual processes. At TrustID, we provide government-certified digital verification services for DBS and Right to Work checks, helping organisations stay compliant, secure, and efficient. Discover how our flexible, remote solutions can simplify your identity checks and keep you ahead of regulatory changes.
New MLR guidance recognises trusted digital identities in financial services
Sarah Croft
September 24, 2025
The UK government has shared plans for new guidance recognizing trusted digital identities in financial services, giving firms clarity on how certified Digital Verification Services (DVS) can meet Money Laundering Regulations. The goal is to unlock efficiencies, reduce fraud, and streamline onboarding, helping businesses confidently integrate digital identity into compliance processes.
How to choose the best Right to Work provider: a guide for employers and recruiters
Sarah Croft
September 23, 2025
With penalties for illegal working now reaching £60,000 per worker, employers and recruiters face mounting pressure to get Right to Work checks right. How to choose the best Right to Work provider shows how TrustID’s certified Digital Verification Services can help you stay compliant, protect your business, streamline onboarding and deliver a seamless experience for every new hire.
UK Digital Identity Framework – new terminology changes IDSP to DVS
Sarah Croft
August 27, 2025
The UK Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework (UKDIATF) has recently been updated with new terminology designed to bring greater clarity and consistency across the framework.
Hiring Seasonal Staff? They need Right to Work Checks too
Sarah Croft
August 9, 2025
With September just around the corner, many companies are already anticipating Christmas. Retailers and other organisations that experience an influx of business over the festive period are starting to recruit seasonal staff to support them through the busy times.
