Background checks in the UK have become increasingly popular over recent years. This is because more and more companies and individuals have realised how valuable the insights that come from these checks are. Whether these checks are completed for personal or business reasons, they can lead to people making smarter and better-informed decisions. They also help to ensure security, whether you are working in government, business, education or doing a check for personal reasons in the UK. For example, a school might wish to run a background check on a new employee to check they do not have a criminal record, i.e. a history of child or drug abuse. Landlords may also wish to vet prospective tenants to see if they have a history of trouble or non-payment of rent. Some families will even employ a background check or background search service to ensure their daughter’s new boyfriend is respectable and trustworthy. At Global Investigations, we specialise in discreet, comprehensive searches which include a criminal record check, employee background checks, and employee criminal background checks as part of a thorough background checking process.