Advice Articles

Aim of this page FCA approval is required for positions which perform a ‘controlled function’. This function is exempt from […]

This is a short information page about applying for a shotgun or firearms licence. It forms part of our information […]

Who is disqualified from fostering? A person would usually be disqualified from acting as a foster carer for a local […]

There are no regulatory bodies governing the registration or membership of people working within IT. The checks that are done, […]

General If you’ve had a criminal conviction it may mean that you are not allowed to serve on a jury. […]

All applicants and holders of lorry and bus licences are subject to more severe conduct requirements than ordinary licence holders. […]

Aim of this page Almost every criminal case in England and Wales begins in a Magistrates Court – and around […]

Aim of this page Under the Licensing Act of 2003, it is mandatory for anyone operating or wishing to operate […]

The Royal Mail Group currently employs around 150,000 people in the UK and they have their own set of employment […]

The Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 (Prescribed Relevant Offences and Relevant Enforcement Action) Regulations 2013 came into force on 1st […]

Aim of this page If you work in one of the following roles in the UK, then you will probably […]

Social workers and social work students are required to declare criminal convictions when registering with the Health and Care Professions […]

What is street trading? Street trading is defined as the selling or offering for sale any article in the street […]

Aim of this page For entry to all professional and Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) courses in England and Wales […]

Individuals working for or with the Government may have to undergo ‘security clearance’ depending on the role. Usually, you will […]