What Does a Designated Premises Supervisor Do? DPS Duties Explained
A Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) is the single named person on a premises licence who has day-to-day responsibility for the sale of…
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Mental Health Training for Employers: What the Law Requires Now and What Is Coming in 2026/27
There is still no UK law that requires an employer to appoint a mental health first aider or to put staff through…
In-House vs Accredited Forklift Training: Which Do You Need?
Both in-house and accredited forklift training can satisfy UK law in 2026, because the legal requirement under PUWER 98 is “adequate training”,…
How to Apply for a Personal Licence: Steps, Costs and Timescales
To get a personal licence in England and Wales in 2026 you need two things: an accredited qualification such as the BIIAB…
Can You Drive a Minibus on a Car Licence? D1 Rules Explained
Yes, in some cases you can drive a minibus with up to 16 passenger seats on an ordinary category B car licence,…
Section 19 and Section 22 Permits Explained
Section 19 and Section 22 permits let not-for-profit organisations such as charities, community groups and schools carry passengers for payment without a…
How Long Does a Slinger Banksman Certificate Last?
No UK law puts an expiry date on a slinger banksman certificate. In 2026, as before, the legal duty is that operatives…
What Is a VNA Truck? Very Narrow Aisle Forklift Training Explained
A VNA truck is a Very Narrow Aisle forklift, designed to work in aisles as tight as around 1.6 to 2 metres,…
What Is a PPT Licence? Pedestrian Pallet Truck Training Explained
A “PPT licence” is the everyday name for a pedestrian pallet truck training certificate. No licence for powered pallet trucks exists in…
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”…