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Business Secretary Warned He Faces Prosecution if He Repeats False CV Claims
Jonathan Reynolds has been warned that he faces prosecution if he repeats previous false claims that he worked as a solicitor. The business secretary was told by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) that he could be prosecuted if he claims again to have been a solicitor, despite never qualifying. The SRA launched an investigation into […]
NHS Doctor Who Faked Degree Told to Pay Back £400k
A woman who worked as an NHS psychiatrist for more than 20 years after she got the job with a fake qualification has been ordered to pay back more than £400,000 or face more jail time. Zholia Alemi worked across the UK after forging a degree certificate from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. […]
New Law to Sack Police Who Fail Background Checks After ‘Absurd’ Loophole Fury
Police officers in the UK who fail background checks will automatically be fired. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said it is “not acceptable” that officers who are not fit for the job cannot be removed under current rules. The beefed-up powers come after legal challenges showed the difficulty police chiefs have in dismissing police who have […]
Data (Use and Access) Bill 2025 Passes
England’s Parliament passed the Data (Use and Access) Bill, which now awaits Royal Assent before becoming law. A long ping-pong between the two Houses about AI training and copyright delayed the last stages of the Bill, which had broad cross-party support. Some of the most notable changes are around automated decision-making and legitimate interests. The […]
Employing Overseas Workers in the United Kingdom
Hiring overseas workers in the UK requires careful compliance with immigration laws and employment regulations. Employers must secure a sponsor licence to hire non-UK residents under certain visa routes, such as the Skilled Worker visa. Right-to-work checks are essential to confirm legal employment status. Post-Brexit rules have reshaped hiring practices, making sponsorship a key requirement […]
Fake Lawyer Secures Law Firm Jobs – A Stark Reminder of Why Background Checks Matter.
A man using the alias Ali Ryan secured legal assistant roles at UK law firms by forging a law degree, passport, and CV, earning thousands before being exposed during reference checks. Identified as Aditya Rai, he was convicted of multiple fraud charges, including using false instruments and possessing fake IDs. His deception spanned several firms […]
Staff fraud and dishonesty: Managing and mitigating the risks
Organizations must proactively address staff fraud by fostering a culture of transparency, integrity, and vigilance. Effective risk management includes thorough vetting, security screening, and clear policies for detecting and responding to fraudulent behavior. Collaboration between HR, compliance, and fraud prevention teams is essential to mitigate risks and uphold ethical workplace standards. By promoting awareness and […]
Former teacher wins £370k after boss gave damaging references.
Carmen Wood-Hope, a former teacher and union representative, was awarded £370,563 after an employment tribunal found she was unfairly dismissed and subjected to damaging references by her headteacher, Michael Earnshaw. The tribunal ruled that Earnshaw launched a retaliatory campaign against Wood-Hope for challenging his unannounced classroom observation policy, placing her on an unjustified performance plan […]
Police chiefs granted powers to automatically sack officers who fail background checks.
Police chiefs in the UK will soon have the authority to automatically dismiss officers who fail background checks, under new regulations aimed at restoring public trust in policing. The reforms, set to take effect in May 2025, make passing vetting procedures a legal requirement for all serving officers. Prompted by high-profile misconduct cases and the […]
Polygamous working isn’t just fraud, it’s a wake-up call for smarter screening.
Polygamous working—holding multiple full-time jobs without disclosure—is on the rise, fueled by hybrid work models and economic pressures. While not inherently illegal, undisclosed dual employment can lead to conflicts of interest, burnout, data breaches, and diminished workplace trust. The trend has exposed vulnerabilities in traditional screening practices, especially in regulated sectors. Experts advocate for ongoing […]
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