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[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

[vc_row columns=”1″][vc_column link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D”][vc_column_text] Published in response to: Gov.uk – “Building trust through independent, accredited conformity assessment” (13 November 2025) As digital identity becomes foundational to hiring, compliance and workforce management, the UK Government is doubling down on one principle: trust must be earned and independently verified. In its recent guidance, the Government Digital Identity team … Why independent, accredited assessment is now essential in digital identity

[vc_row columns=”1″][vc_column link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D”][vc_column_text] Published in response to: Gov.uk – “Notifying users of changes to their holder service accounts” (18th November 2025) Digital identity doesn’t end at the moment a check is completed. The UK Government’s latest guidance reminds organisations that individuals must be kept informed whenever their account, permissions or data-handling arrangements change; and that … Why transparent notifications matter in digital identity and onboarding

[vc_row columns=”1″][vc_column link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D”][vc_column_text] When every penny counts New research from Totaljobs (reported by HR Magazine, 30 October 2025) shows the growing financial strain on recruitment: 56% of recruiters say they struggle to secure enough funding. The average time to hire has jumped from 4.8 to eight weeks. Yet 30% of large firms and 25% of … Doing more with less: How HR teams can cut recruitment costs and boost ROI with Rightcheck