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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

Security Checklist for Businesses

… customers and report any suspicious activity to security or police  Enhance your security presence where appropriate and …
Keywords: Protective Security , Business Continuity , Incident Management , Risk , Staff

Public Safety Advice

… is potentially useful. Please bear in mind that your local police should always be the first port of call especially if …

Guide Shelter Report: New NaCTSO guidance and supporting campaign launch

… away from danger Shelter people to keep them safe Report to police by calling 999 These principles can be applied …
Keywords: GSR , GSR guidance , GSR principles , Security , Business , Small business , Staff , Guide Shelter Report

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

… from individuals and small groups based in the UK.  The police service and our partners are doing everything they … and to report any suspicious behaviour or activity to police, in confidence on 0800 789 321 or gov.uk/ACT or in an …
Keywords: National Threat Level , Threat , Severe , Counter Terrorism Policing , Stakeholders

4 easy ways to reassure your customers that safety is a top priority

… to transport staff and nearby businesses, not just the police 1 . Findings also suggest that vigilance messaging …
Keywords: Protective Security , Protective measures , Business , Small business , Vigilance messaging , Security mindedness

Always trust your instincts: Report suspicious behaviour and save lives

… reality. The employees reported their findings to the police which meant Counter Terrorism Policing could get …
Keywords: Report , Suspicious Behaviour , ACT , Trust your instincts

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

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