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National Risk Register 2023 is published

… Cabinet Office published the latest version of the National Risk Register 2023 (NRR). … National Risk Register … The National Risk Register 2023 (NRR) covers a number of threats, … wildfires, and industrial action. In highlighting these risks, the NRR provides a solid foundation to enhance …
Keywords: Risk , National Risk Register , Cabinet Office , Government , Risk Register , National Threat Level , Threat , NRR

Important Notice: Email Delivery Issues

We are currently experiencing a technical issue affecting our email communication system, which has resulted in some messages not being delivered as expected.

Security Checklist for Businesses

… during periods of increased visitor footfall within the retail and night time economy premises, such as the lead up … see a significant increase in the number of people visiting retail and night time economy premises. This checklist will … your Security and Business Continuity Plans Identify your risks, based on the current threat Increase staff vigilance: …
Keywords: Protective Security , Business Continuity , Incident Management , Risk , Staff

Cinema business leaders unite to champion terrorism preparedness

… Risk and safeguarding The event was hosted by the National … with the UK Cinema Association. It highlighted the risks faced by cinemas and outlined practical steps to … points at the event Key takeaways from the event included:  Risk assessment and planning : Conducting thorough risk …
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

… as possible and in the strongest form possible.” British Retail Consortium Assistant Director, Graham Wynn, said: “Given the number of retail premises, Martyn’s Law is particularly relevant to retailers. We have appreciated the Home Office’s willingness …
Keywords: Protect Duty , Martyn's Law , Legislation , Law , Protective Security , Home Office , Parliament , Government , Counter Terrorism , Martyn Hett , Homeland Security Group

Security professionals urged to tackle threat from state actors

… damaging activity against the UK. Without it, individuals risk committing an offence under the National Security Act … who they are working for. If they don’t, they seriously risk breaking the law and aiding states who seek nothing … close protection, or advise on corporate security and risk, are attractive targets for foreign powers to act as …

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

… geographical vulnerabilities and judgements on acceptable risk.  ProtectUK provides organisations with free advice, … understand protective security and improve response to the risk of terrorism.  We encourage a review of available … Venues and Public Spaces (VaPS) guidance | ProtectUK Risk Management Process | ProtectUK …
Keywords: National Threat Level , Threat , Severe , Counter Terrorism Policing , Stakeholders

Vigilance advice following Synagogue attack in Manchester

… places of worship] ACT Awareness e-Learning | ProtectUK Risk Management Process | ProtectUK Vehicle as a Weapon … | ProtectUK Personal security | ProtectUK NPSA Minimising Risk to Pedestrian Queues from VAW - Advice Note.pdf …

The relevance of EVIL DONE to the current UK threat landscape

… A prominent risk assessment framework … Coventry University to investigate whether a prominent risk assessment framework, known by the acronym ‘EVIL DONE’, … at protecting the most vulnerable targets and devised a risk assessment framework to help practitioners identify …
Keywords: Evidence-based policing , Research , Evidence , Protective security , Venues and Public Spaces , Preparedness , EVIL DONE , Situational Crime Prevention , Academia , Terrorist targeting

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

… without making participants believe they were more at risk 5 . This finding suggests that it is possible to spread … to "Run, Hide, Tell" in the United Kingdom and Denmark, Risk Analysis, doi: …
Keywords: Protective Security , Protective measures , Business , Small business , Vigilance messaging , Security mindedness