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New National Barrier Asset Framework

Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters (CTPHQ) is tendering for the provision of a storage, maintenance and deployment framework for the National Barrier Asset for an initial term of 36 months and a unilateral option of the CTPHQ/Authority to extend for a further period of 12 months up to a maximum of 48 months.
Keywords: National Barrier Asset , National vehicle threat mitigation unit

The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort

King Charles III's coronation took place on Saturday 6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey in London. During the ceremony, the King was crowned alongside Camilla, the Queen Consort.
Keywords: Coronation , King Charles III , King Charles III Coronation , London , Public events , Buckingham Palace , Events , Event Security , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , King and The Queen Consort

Counter Terrorism Security Specialists Register partner announced

Businesses and organisations looking for CT-specific protective security and preparedness advice will be able to consult a register of qualified specialists thanks to an agreement between NaCTSO and the NPSA-sponsored Register of Security Engineers and Specialists (RSES).
Keywords: Security Specialists , Register , RSES , Counter Terrorism , NaCTSO Competent Person Scheme , NaCTSO CPS , Competent Person Scheme , Martyn's Law , Qualification , Course , Business , Security , Preparedness

See NaCTSO at the National Restaurant, Pub and Bar Show

NaCTSO is exhibiting at the National Restaurant, Pub & Bar Show, Excel London, from 24 to 25 September 2025.

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

Landmark anti-terror legislation gains Royal Assent

Premises and events will be better prepared to respond to attacks as landmark legislation known as Martyn’s Law gained Royal Assent and became law today (Thursday 3 April).

Join our next ProtectUK Lunch and Learn

Sign up to our next virtual session, taking place on Tuesday 8th July 2025. Lunch and Learn is aimed at security professionals or those with protective security decision-making capabilities within businesses and organisations. Hear from the experts about improving protective security and preparedness and progress your knowledge of counter…
Keywords: ACT Awareness , e-Learning , Business , Security Professional

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

Martyn’s Law Update - Government publish legislation draft

On Tuesday 2nd May, the Home Office published a draft Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill. The new draft law will ensure that the UK will be better prepared for, and protected from, terrorist attacks.
Keywords: Protect Duty , Martyn's Law , Legislation , Law , Protective Security , Home Office , Parliament , Government , Counter Terrorism , Martyn Hett , Homeland Security Group

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.