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Driving smarter onboarding compliance: what we learned at the CIPD Festival of Work

Sarah Croft

June 26, 2025

At the CIPD Festival of Work, HR leaders highlighted the growing demand for smarter onboarding and end-to-end compliance. TrustID’s certified digital identity solutions support this shift—offering fast, secure checks, seamless integration, and a smoother candidate journey, all aligned with Home Office guidance

Companies House Identity Verification: What it means for ACSPs and how to choose IDVT

Sarah Croft

June 19, 2025

Changes from Companies House mean ACSPs must now verify the identity of Directors and PSCs to meet new compliance standards. Certified IDVT solutions like TrustID simplify this process, reduce risk, and ensure fast, secure checks that align with government requirements—helping your firm stay compliant and onboard clients with confidence.

Illegal working enforcement: the reality behind the headlines for employers

Sarah Croft

June 10, 2025

Illegal working enforcement is intensifying across the UK, affecting all employers—not just ‘high-risk’ sectors. Robust Right to Work checks are essential to stay compliant and avoid penalties. Digital solutions like TrustID streamline verification, protect your business, and simplify hiring in an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.

Exciting News: TrustID joins The Citation Group!

Tony Machin

April 3, 2025

TrustID has officially joined The Citation Group – a leading provider of compliance solutions that supports over 120,000 businesses globally.

New Right to Work checks for Gig Economy and Self-Employed workers: a shift in UK immigration law

Sarah Croft

April 1, 2025

The UK government has plans for significant changes to immigration law that will affect businesses hiring gig economy workers, zero-hours contract employees, and self-employed contractors. Read this blog to find out more about the future requirement for UK organisations to conduct mandatory Right to Work checks on anyone working on their behalf, regardless of employment status or contract type.

Introducing Landlord Sanctions Checks: What You Need to Know

Sarah Croft

March 11, 2025

From May 2025, letting agents need to make sanction checks on landlords and tenants. Automated checks can speed up this process and offer a reliable way to ensure compliance, combined with a Right to Rent identity and face match check. Read on to find out more.

Companies House Identity Verification: How TrustID can support ACSPs with IDVT

Sarah Croft

March 5, 2025

Companies House are introducing mandatory identity verification aimed at enhancing transparency and reducing fraud within the UK’s corporate sector. Organisations subject to AML supervision can register as an ACSP to verify identity in line with Companies House standards. Find out how IDVT from TrustID can help streamline the Director verification process and ensure accurate, efficient identity verification.

2 years of Digital Scheme checks

Sarah Croft

January 9, 2025

Read our free guide to explore what’s changed for employers in the 2 years since the introduction of the Digital Scheme, including fraud trends, a look at the fastest adopters and what’s next for Right to Work guidance.

TrustID Launch Right to Work Service for the Republic of Ireland

Sarah Croft

November 28, 2024

As the UK’s leading provider of Right to Work services, TrustID are pleased to announce the launch of our latest service to cover compliance with Right to Work legislation in the Republic of Ireland.

Illegal working fines hit record high

Sarah Croft

November 14, 2024

Government figures show that fines for businesses employing illegal workers across the UK reached a record high in the second quarter of 2024.