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[vc_row columns=”1″][vc_column link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D”][vc_column_text] Recent reports have highlighted warnings from UK intelligence agencies about hostile foreign actors using professional networking platforms and recruitment channels to identify and approach individuals with access to sensitive information. While these stories often focus on government officials, defence personnel and national security concerns, they raise an important question for employers across … The New Workforce Risk: Why employers need to look beyond background checks

[vc_row columns=”1″][vc_column link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D”][vc_column_text] When regulators introduce new rules, the first question is often who they apply to. In this case, the answer is water companies. But the more revealing question is what this says about the direction of regulation more broadly. Because Ofwat’s new fit and proper rule is not really just about board appointments. … Ofwat’s ‘fit and proper’ rule isn’t about hiring, it’s about continuous leadership vetting

[vc_row columns=”1″][vc_column link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D”][vc_column_text] Across this series, we have looked at how digital identity is moving beyond national systems and towards cross-border interoperability. Much of that discussion tends to focus on regulation, trust frameworks and technology. But there is another layer underneath all three, and it is the one that will ultimately determine whether global digital … Mini-series extended | The missing layer: Why international standards will define the future of digital identity

[vc_row columns=”1″][vc_column link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D”][vc_column_text] The UK survey does not announce a finished solution but it surfaces a clear consensus that cross-border digital credentials matter, while showing why delivery is structurally complex. The next few years can be framed as: Phase 1: Domestic digital identity buildout: National trust frameworks mature (the UK’s Digital Identity and Attributes Trust … Mini-series | Series Conclusion: From national systems to global identity networks

[vc_row columns=”1″][vc_column link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D”][vc_column_text] If cross-border digital credentials are inevitable, the following will need to be in place. 1) Mutual recognition, building trust between systems Countries need mechanisms to recognise each other’s approaches to assurance and certification. OfDIA’s work sits in that direction, and the survey shows industry appetite for the government to help unblock barriers. … Mini-series | Part 3: What happens next? The global digital identity landscape

[vc_row columns=”1″][vc_column link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D”][vc_column_text] Most providers see opportunity in cross-border use, but they describe systemic friction that makes delivery slow and costly. The survey responses consistently point to four blockers: regulation, technical standards, trust frameworks, and market certainty. What DVS providers said, in numbers 79% said there are major barriers to operating internationally, including regulatory diversity, … Mini-series | Part 2: The barriers to global interoperability

[vc_row columns=”1″][vc_column link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D”][vc_column_text] In February 2026, the Office for Digital Identities and Attributes published findings from a stakeholder survey exploring the international use of digital credentials. The message was clear: cross-border interoperability is no longer a “nice to have”, it’s becoming essential infrastructure. OfDIA’s aim is to enable cross-border digital verification in a way that … Mini-series | Part 1: Why cross-border digital identity matters in 2026

[vc_row columns=”1″][vc_column link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D”][vc_column_text] Recent reporting by the Liverpool Echo revealed that businesses across Merseyside were fined more than £320,000 for employing illegal workers. This isn’t a theoretical warning or a future risk. It’s a clear signal that Right to Work enforcement is active, ongoing, and costly for organisations that get it wrong. For employers across … £320,000 in fines: What recent right to work enforcement means for employers

[vc_row columns=”1″][vc_column link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D”][vc_column_text] The BBC’s recent investigation into the realities of delivery work (high churn, rapid onboarding, blurred accountability) is more than a story about one platform. It marks the beginning of a deeper shift in how the gig economy will be regulated, safeguarded and judged. For years, gig platforms have scaled by mastering speed: … The gig economy’s next reckoning: Workforce Eligibility is becoming both a strategic risk and a strategic advantage