On 30th April 2026 the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC) raised the UK National Threat Level from SUBSTANTIAL, meaning an attack is likely, to SEVERE, meaning an attack is highly likely.
Businesses and organisations can now access a Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) endorsed register of protective security specialists, developed as part of new measures set out in response to the Manchester Arena terror attack.
Keywords:
CPS
, Competent Person Scheme
, Counter Terrorism Policing
, Register
, Protective Security
, Manchester Arena
, Jon Savell
, RSES
NaCTSO is exhibiting at the Food and Drink Expo 2026 from 13-15 April 2026.
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Events
Our awareness products and campaigns are an essential part of keeping the UK safe from terrorism. Our Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) suite of products, including our award-winning ACT e-Learning, provide the public with the knowledge they need to understand and respond to security threats and incidents with confidence.
Keywords:
Evidence-based policing
, Research
, Evidence
, Protective security
, publicly accessible locations
, Preparedness
, EVIL DONE
, Situational Crime Prevention
, Academia
, Terrorist targeting
, ACT training products
, ACT Awareness
, First Aid
, SCAN
, Martyn's Law
, Counter Terrorism
, campaign
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.
To support organisations in understanding the requirements of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act, two new animations produced by the Home Office are now available.
Keywords:
Martyns Law
, Terrorism Protection of Premises
, resources
, ACT
, Video
, Animation
, Home Office
Visit NaCTSO at International Security Expo 2026 to meet counter terrorism and protective security specialists, explore the latest guidance and discuss practical approaches to strengthening organisational resilience.
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International Security Expo
, ISE
, Event
, Exhibition
, Security
, Security Professional
, Olympia London
There’s a range of safety advice that’s available on ProtectUK for businesses and the public which is applicable whenever people need protecting.
NaCTSO’s Business Engagement Unit (BEU) will take part in the British Tourism & Travel Show (BTTS) at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, on Thursday 19 March 2026.
The Home Office has released a short video designed to educate viewers on the scope and requirements of the new Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act, known as Martyn’s Law.