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Changes to Settlement and Indefinite Leave to Remain: What You Need to Know
Guest Writer
December 30, 2025
Proposed changes to the UK settlement and Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) framework could significantly affect long-term residency planning for individuals and employers. In a recent article, Field Seymour Parkes explain what the updates could mean in practice, including the impact of longer settlement timelines, additional visa extensions and more frequent right to work 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. This shift would significantly increase compliance responsibilities and widen supply-chain due diligence. Manual checks won’t scale in fast, flexible hiring environments. A digital-first approach, like TrustID’s, helps organisations stay compliant without slowing down onboarding. Preparing now, by mapping labour pathways and clarifying RtW ownership, will reduce disruption when the rules change.
Work in Progress: The Employment Rights Bill’s Path Forward
Guest Writer
December 1, 2025
The Employment Rights Bill (“ERB”) was introduced to Parliament on 10th October 2024 as part of the Labour government’s “Plan to Make Work Pay”. It represents one of the most significant overhauls of UK employment law in decades. So, just over 12 months on, where are we now? The Original Proposals It may be helpful […]
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.
Could your screening process spot a deepfake – or would it let it pass?
Guest Writer
September 10, 2025
The rise of generative AI is transforming hiring and onboarding – but it’s also driving a surge in identity fraud. Traditional screening methods can no longer keep pace. To protect compliance, safeguard people, and maintain trust, employers need modern identity verification tools designed to detect deepfakes and deliver a secure, seamless candidate experience.
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.
