Shoppers increasingly intervene in retail crime incidents as concerns over store safety grow
Retail crime continues to place growing pressure on retailers and security teams, with new research suggesting frustrated shoppers are increasingly stepping in to support frontline staff facing theft, abuse and violence. According to data from SAI Group, more than six in 10 consumers (61%) say they have noticed an increase in retail crime over the […]
Beyond traditional security: What the rising threat level means for business resilience
The escalation of the UK’s terror threat level has once again brought questions of safety, preparedness, and resilience into sharper focus for businesses across the country. The terrorism threat to the UK was raised to severe on 30th April 2026. But beyond the headlines and immediate security implications, the change also reflects a broader shift […]
Physical security sector warned time is running out to prepare for Martyn’s Law
Physical security leaders and facilities managers are being urged to accelerate preparations for Martyn’s Law as experts warn many organisations remain unprepared less than a year before the legislation is expected to come into force. The warning comes from IoT and critical communications specialist AddSecure, which says confusion around compliance requirements risks leaving venues exposed […]
It’s time to book your place at two great events for the physical security sector
Registration for the co-located 2026 Total Security Summit & Fire Prevention & Safety Summit is now open! Date: Monday 19th & Tuesday 20th October 2026 Venue: Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre London Heathrow The Summit is a bespoke and highly targeted event for security & fire professionals, where you can meet with a selection of top suppliers, who can […]
Government Jobs Guarantee offers new recruitment pathway for security sector – BSIA
The UK security industry is being encouraged to take advantage of a new government-backed employment initiative designed to help businesses tackle recruitment challenges while supporting young people into work. The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed the launch of the Government’s new Jobs Guarantee programme, which will provide fully funded six-month job placements for […]
PERIMETER SECURITY MONTH: Integrating perimeter security with control rooms and response
Modern organisations are now deploying increasingly sophisticated technologies including intelligent CCTV analytics, thermal imaging, radar systems, smart fencing and AI-driven intrusion detection tools. However, for many physical security leaders attending the Total Security Summit, detection is only one part of the challenge… The real operational value of perimeter security depends on how effectively alerts connect […]
Retail crime is rising: Security expert reveals the preventative measures businesses need to know
UK businesses are facing a surge in crime. A recent survey issued by the National Business Crime Centre (NBCC) revealed that retailers see crime as the top ASB challenge they face as a business. Alongside this, between March 2024 and March 2025, 245,284 burglaries were recorded in England and Wales. Of these, 166,577 of those made up domestic offences, while 78,707 were non-domestic, […]
Security Industry Key Players Get Together at the Total Security Summit
Designed to draw on the combined skills and expertise of the security community, the Total Security Summit returned once again this year bigger and better than ever. Taking place on March 14th & 15th at the outstanding Radisson Blu, London Stansted; the event brought the industry’s key figures together for two days of match made […]
Home Office to reform powers of police staff, volunteers…
Moves to substitute volunteers for fully trained police officers are “ill-thought out” and will make serving the public harder for the police, according to comments from a police body. The Home Office plans to reform the powers and roles of police staff and volunteers — or special constables as they’re known. The Policing and Crime […]
Dealing with the human and financial cost of trespassers on UK’s rail network…
The number of deaths on the UK’s railways reached an all-time high of 332 last year despite a record-breaking eighth consecutive year without a fatal accident involving trains, according to safety figures. The shocking statistic points to the perpetual problem of rail trespassing, something National Rail says it is tackling through awareness programmes. Not including […]