Major developers sign up to government’s remediation contract as Gove warns those who have failed to sign: “We are coming for you”
March 22, 2023
39 of the country’s largest housebuilders have committed to and signed the developer remediation contract. Read More
FIREX returns! Innovation and legislation on the agenda at Europe’s biggest fire safety event
March 21, 2023
What can you expect at FIREX 2023? We explore what's on the agenda for this year. Read More
SSAIB CEO Alex Carmichael to retire
March 21, 2023
Having led the SSAIB since 2015, Alex Carmichael has announced his retirement from the certification body at the end of March 2023. Read More
IFSEC is back! What can you expect from the UK’s largest and longest-running security event as it celebrates its 50th anniversary?
March 20, 2023
What can you expect at IFSEC 2023? We reveal everything that's going on at the UK's leading security event, taking place in May in London. Read More
Securitas unveils Securitas Technology as it combines STANLEY acquisition with pre-existing electronic security business
March 17, 2023
Following the acquisition of STANLEY Security by Securitas in July 2022, the organisation has launched its new brand, Securitas Technology. Read More
Major fire incident at Midhurst Hotel in Sussex
March 17, 2023
A major fire broke out in the early hours of the morning on Thursday 16 March 2023 at the Angel Inn Hotel in Midwich, West Sussex. Read More
United Safety teams up with gun detection system to offer deployment on US public transportation systems
March 17, 2023
A system to detect guns is to be installed on public transport in America in a bid to increase public safety. Read More
Security Industry Authority reduces licence fee
March 16, 2023
Individual SIA licences for all sectors will cost £184 from 6 April 2023, down £6, which is said to be the lowest ever fee for a licence. Read More
Swiss rail network increases investment in video surveillance cameras
March 14, 2023
As part of its ‘security concept’, Swiss Federal Railways now has around 25,000 video surveillance cameras on its trains and at its stations. Read More
National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) launched as it absorbs responsibilities of CPNI with a ‘broader security remit’
March 13, 2023
The UK’s Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) has evolved to become the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA). Read More
Triton Security calling on the industry to invest in apprenticeships
March 13, 2023
Triton security is calling on companies within the industry to promote the opportunities that apprenticeships in the sector present. Read More
£42 million committed for recruitment and training of new Building Control and Fire Inspectors
March 10, 2023
£42 million has been set aside to recruit and train new Building Control and Fire Inspectors to work with the Building Safety Regulator. Read More
Omdia insight: Axis Powered by Genetec to streamline access control at the edge?
March 10, 2023
Insight from analyst firm, Omdia, on what the new Axis Powered by Genetec collaboration means for the physical access control industry. Read More
Tributes made to Jonathan O’Neill OBE, Managing Director of the Fire Protection Association: 1963-2023
March 8, 2023
Tributes have poured in following the news that Jonathan O'Neill OBE, MD of the Fire Protection Association, has passed away. Read More
Government action urged as new figures show surge in lithium-ion battery fires
March 7, 2023
Trade and consumer bodies are warning that action is needed in the light of sharp increases in e-bike and e-scooter lithium-ion battery fires. Read More
Protect Duty counter-terror and security bill – Draft legislation ‘on track’ to be published in spring 2023
March 7, 2023
The latest regarding the Protect Duty, otherwise known as Martyn's Law, set to improve safety at publicly accessible locations. Read More