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On 26 January 2024, the Security Industry Authority (SIA) prosecuted former door supervisor Steven Richardson for breaching the Private Security Industry Act.
On Thursday 29 June 2023, a Bournemouth company director, and his business were prosecuted at Poole Magistrates' Court for supplying unlicensed security.
Understand how you can meet the ACS standard on matters including right to work, employment screening, licensing of directors and using overseas suppliers.
How to get prior authorisation to use an open general export licence (OGEL) for goods, software or technology which support UK government defence contracts.
The rules for putting up scaffolding on your property - licence, checks, safety, builder, scaffold companies
Information about licence-linked qualifications, the awarding organisations that offer these qualifications, and how to find an approved training provider.
Find out what checks you should complete and how to report potential fraud if you’re an employer or worker in the construction industry.
The rules for employment agencies and businesses: licences, vulnerable people, opting out, job advertisements, transfer fees, trade unions, terms and conditions and contracts, travel and accommodation for work-seekers
Data on SIA approved contractors. Includes the total number of approved contractors and a breakdown by licensing sector and UK region.
Rolled-up holiday pay: what it is, when it can be used and what SIA approved contractors must do if they use it.
How to work out the VAT on building work and materials if you're a contractor, subcontractor or developer.
How to appeal against our decision to refuse your application.
Information about the Military Aviation Authority (MAA) contractor Flying Approved Organization Scheme (CFAOS).
A guide for principal designers, principal contractors and accountable persons to report incidents or risks of structural failure, or the spread of fire to the Building Safety Regulator.
Sign in to the Construction Industry Scheme online service to file your contractor monthly returns or verify a subcontractor.
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