Criminal history check.

Is the criminal history check to be obtained from your country of origin only? Is it a requirement to also obtain one from the country you have been recently working in on a business visa? Not residing in, but working in for the past five years. The reason I ask is because it is very difficult and time consuming getting one from the country where I have been working. I will be in my county of origin, the U.K., when application takes place.
best regards
Peter