Review your protective security plans in response to the increase in the national threat level

… Level from SUBSTANTIAL, meaning an attack is likely, to SEVERE, meaning an attack is highly likely. … The building response level when the threat level is SEVERE is set at ‘Heightened’ meaning organisations should …
Keywords: National Threat Level , Threat , Severe , Counter Terrorism Policing , Stakeholders

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Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025: Martyn’s Law since Royal Assent

This week marks one year since Martyn’s Law received Royal Assent.
Keywords: Martyn's Law , Event Security , Counter Terrorism Support , Counter Terrorism , Counter Terrorism Policing , Venues and Public Spaces , Legislation

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Inside Counter Terrorism – podcast season 2 out now

The chart-topping podcast series from Counter Terrorism Policing is back for a second series.
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NaCTSO at Security and Policing Conference 2026

The National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) has confirmed its attendance once again at this year’s Security & Policing Conference, taking place from 10-12 March at Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre.
Keywords: Security & Policing , Security , Counter Terrorism Policing , Security and Policing Conference , NaCTSO , NaCTSO Competent Person Scheme , Action Counters Terrorism , Counter Terrorism , JSaRC , NVTMU , VAW , Home Office

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Vigilance advice following Synagogue attack in Manchester

You will be aware of the tragic terrorist attack at Heaton Park Synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester yesterday (02/10/2025). The thoughts of everyone in policing go out to the victims, the affected families and communities, particularly Jewish communities, at this difficult time.

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Cinema business leaders unite to champion terrorism preparedness

Leaders from across the cinema sector gathered on 3 July 2025 for a high-profile industry event aimed at raising awareness about the critical importance of terrorism preparedness for cinema businesses.
Keywords: Business , Risk Management , ACT Awareness , Counter Terrorism , Protect , Preparedness , Training , Action Counters Terrorism , Awareness , Event Management , Event Security

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Competent Person in the Workplace awarding Organisation partner announced

Businesses looking for NaCTSO-endorsed, CT-specific protective security and preparedness training will be able to enrol employees on a Level 3, Ofqual-regulated qualification.

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Notice: ProtectUK app to close in December

As part of its work to improve access to the most reliable and current counter terrorism protective security advice, the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) has been reviewing how people use ProtectUK.

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Stay safe at home, at work, on the move and online

Whether you’re at home, at work, on the move or online, our guide to personal security provides advice on how to stay safe.
Keywords: Run Hide Tell , Abroad , Security online , Security at home , Personal Security , Social media , Cyber , Cyber Security

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The National Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Centre (NCBRNC) Testing and Exercising

The National Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Centre (NCBRNC) share an insight into two European commissioned testing and exercising projects.
Keywords: Threat , Chemical , Biological , Radiological , Nuclear , Exercise , Germany , Dortmund

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