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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.
Keywords: Competent Person in the Workplace , NaCTSO Competent Person Scheme , Competent Person Scheme , CPIW

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

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.
Keywords: National Threat Level , Threat , Severe , Counter Terrorism Policing , Stakeholders

Public Safety Advice

There’s a range of safety advice that’s available on ProtectUK for businesses and the public which is applicable whenever people need protecting.

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

Watch: new Martyn’s Law explainer video

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.

Councillors’ Guide to handling harassment, abuse and intimidation

This guidance is for local councillors and local authority personnel. There are many roles across all areas of private industry and business that deliver on behalf of councils and where their representatives perform public-facing duties and interact with individuals from all backgrounds. This guidance is of use to all these personnel.
Keywords: Councillor , Personal Security , Protective Security , Security measures , Venues and Public Spaces , Local Authorities , ACT for Local Authorities , Member of Parliament

Where should I begin on ProtectUK?

With ProtectUK we want to share a few short steps on the best path to take if you want to learn how to protect and prepare your staff, customers, business and location.
Keywords: News , ACT , Security Culture , Protective Security , ProtectUK

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

Palestine Action proscribed

Palestine Action has been proscribed under Section 3 of the Terrorism Act 2000.
This makes it a criminal offence to be a member of this group or to invite or recklessly express support for them.

The legislation came into force at 0001hrs on Saturday 5 July 2025.

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