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…
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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”…
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.