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BPSS Employment History: Why the HMRC 5-Year Statement Is the Only Check That Closes Every Gap

BPSS Employment History: Why the HMRC 5-Year Statement Is the Only Check That Closes Every Gapby: Graham JohnsonPublished on: 29/04/2026

BPSS requires a fully verified employment history. The HMRC 5-year statement is the most reliable way to close every gap. Here is how to use it correctly.

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BPSS Employment History: Why the HMRC 5-Year Statement Is the Only Check That Closes Every Gap

BS7858 vs BPSS: Which Screening Standard Applies to Your Organisation and Why the Difference Matters

BS7858 vs BPSS: Which Screening Standard Applies to Your Organisation and Why the Difference Mattersby: Graham JohnsonPublished on: 22/04/2026

BS7858 and BPSS are not the same standard. Graham Johnson explains the difference, who needs which, and why applying the wrong one puts you at real risk.

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BS7858 vs BPSS: Which Screening Standard Applies to Your Organisation and Why the Difference Matters

BS7858 Audit Failures: The Most Common Gaps and How to Fix Them Before the Auditor Arrives

BS7858 Audit Failures: The Most Common Gaps and How to Fix Them Before the Auditor Arrivesby: Graham JohnsonPublished on: 21/04/2026

The BS7858 compliance gaps that auditors find most often. Based on 18 years of operational screening experience, here is what to fix before they arrive.

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BS7858 Audit Failures: The Most Common Gaps and How to Fix Them Before the Auditor Arrives