Vetting Hub Insights
BPSS Roles and Responsibilities: Who Owns the Process and What Happens When Nobody Does
by: Graham JohnsonPublished on: 01/05/2026The Lords debated security vetting failures in April 2026. Graham Johnson explains who BPSS says must own the process and what that means for your organisation.
Legislation and Compliance
BPSS and National Security Vetting: What the Mandelson Scandal Reveals About the Baseline Every Employer Gets Wrong
by: Graham JohnsonPublished on: 30/04/2026The Mandelson scandal put BPSS in the spotlight. Here is what the baseline standard actually covers, where it ends and what employers consistently get wrong.
Legislation and Compliance
BPSS Compliance: The Gaps Most Government Contractors Are Still Getting Wrong
by: Graham JohnsonPublished on: 28/04/2026The House of Lords called UK vetting flawed and inadequate in April 2026. Here are the BPSS compliance gaps putting government contractors at risk right now.
Legislation and Compliance
Never Trust the Applicant's Version: Why the HMRC 5-Year Statement Must Come Before Any Reference Is Taken
by: Graham JohnsonPublished on: 01/04/2026Most UK employers are referencing the history the applicant chose to give them. Find out why the HMRC 5-year statement changes everything.
Legislation and Compliance
