Is Forklift Training a Legal Requirement in the UK?
Yes, forklift training is a legal requirement in the UK in 2026, but there is no such thing as a “forklift licence”…
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Flying a Drone in the UK: Who Needs a CAA Flyer ID — and How to Pass the Test First Time
Most drones flown in the UK legally require the operator to be registered and the pilot to hold a CAA Flyer ID — and businesses using drones need to take the rules seriously. Here's who needs what, and how to prepare for the test properly.
Drivers’ Hours Rules Compared: EU, GB Domestic and Working Time
UK drivers in 2026 work under one of two drivers’ hours regimes. Assimilated (EU) rules allow 9 hours daily driving (10 twice…
Positive Behaviour Support: The Approach CQC Expects to See in Services Supporting People Who Distress
Positive Behaviour Support has become the expected framework for supporting people with learning disabilities and autism whose behaviour can challenge — and the foundation of restraint reduction. Here's what PBS is and who needs training in it.
UK Tachograph Law Changes 2026/27: What Operators Need to Know
The biggest UK tachograph law change of 2026 took effect on 1 July 2026: vans over 2.5 tonnes on international hire or…
What Is OLAT? Operator Licence Awareness Training Explained
OLAT is a one-day course covering your operator licence undertakings. Who needs it, what it covers, whether it is a legal requirement, and how it differs from Transport Manager CPC. £120 per person at NCT.
What Is CPC Training? Driver CPC vs Transport Manager CPC Explained
CPC means two different things in UK transport. This guide explains Driver CPC (35 hours every 5 years) vs Transport Manager CPC (the exam-based management qualification), what each costs in 2026, and which one you need.
Moving Abnormal Loads: STGO, Notifications and the Knowledge Gap That Catches Operators Out
Oversized and overweight loads move under a precise legal framework — STGO categories, ESDAL notifications, escort requirements and route planning. Get any of it wrong and the consequences follow your operator licence. Here's the overview.
Fire Warden Training: Duties, the Law and Who Needs It
What a fire warden does, what fire safety law requires, how many wardens you need, and who needs fire warden training.
Which Vehicles Need a Tachograph? UK Rules by Weight (2026)
In 2026, any goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes maximum authorised mass (including any trailer) operating under assimilated drivers’ hours rules must use…