Kings Secure Technologies (KST) has appointed David Lilley as Managing Director of its Kings Security Systems division, marking a key development in the company’s ongoing organizational strategy.Lilley brings extensive senior leadership experience from across the Fire & Security, Facilities Management and Automotive sectors. His background includes senior roles at JCI (ADT), Orbis and Goodyear Dunlop, where he has overseen large operational, service and sales teams and led major programmes focused on structural change and performance improvement. He has also held positions at Trinity...

Amulet is set to strengthen its role within Avanti West Coast’s safeguarding programme as the two organizations continue their collaboration under the Travel Safe initiative. The partnership focuses on maintaining passenger safety and supporting vulnerable individuals travelling across the network.As part of the renewed approach, Amulet will continue to deploy its accredited Safer Travel Officers. These officers work alongside a range of charities to better understand challenges affecting vulnerable passengers and to provide early intervention when required.A new position, Safer Resp...

Land Sheriffs has recorded its 500th potentially life-saving intervention on the UK rail network, a milestone reached on 6 November 2025. The company has been providing manned security services at stations across the South East and wider network since 2005, with officers frequently responding to vulnerable individuals in distress.The organization reports that its teams continue to encounter people experiencing acute emotional crises, many of whom arrive at stations while contemplating self-harm. According to UK figures, suicide remains the leading cause of death for people under 35, and th...

Corps Security has been awarded a three-year contract to deliver security services for Neovia Logistics, following a competitive tender process. The agreement covers Neovia’s distribution centre near Milton Keynes, where a team of ten Corps officers will oversee guarding, estate security, site support and search operations.Neovia Logistics operates within a tightly regulated environment, requiring robust security arrangements to maintain accreditation for its client base. As part of the new agreement, security coverage will be widened to include multiple access points across the estate, ...

Assist Security Group (ASG) received two honours at the National Association for Healthcare Security (NAHS) Annual Conference and Awards 2025, held on 25–26 November at The Slate, University of Warwick.The organization was named Healthcare Team of the Year for the performance of its St Helier University Hospital security team and also received the Violence Prevention & Reduction Award for its One Person, One Voice initiative.Healthcare Team of the YearASG’s St Helier NHS Healthcare Security Team was recognized for its work across the past year, during which it saved nine li...

Amulet has been named the winner of Best Security Training Initiative at the 2025 Security and Fire Excellence Awards, receiving recognition for its work in advancing frontline railway security training. The company was further commended in the Security Guarding Company of the Year – over £35 million turnover category and highly commended for its joint work with c2c in the Security Team of the Year award.The judging panel highlighted the progress and reach of the Railway Safety Accreditation Scheme (RSAS) Plus, the initiative for which Amulet received this year’s accolade. Developed i...

Corps Security secured two accolades at the 2025 Security and Fire Excellence Awards, held on 1 December at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House, London. The organization was recognized in the Inspiration in HR and Security or Fire ESG Initiative of the Year categories, with judges highlighting the company’s people-focused approach as a driver of operational success.The Inspiration in HR award acknowledged Corps Security’s key initiatives, including its management development programme, £45,000 investment in the internal colleague portal, and £20,000 dedicated to colleague reward and reco...

Aegis Support Services has expanded its operations into Dubai, marking the latest stage of the company’s international growth plans. The move follows its UK office openings in Cardiff, Manchester and Glasgow in 2024. The Dubai business will operate under the name Aegis Protection Security.The new operation will deliver a broad range of security and support services, including manned guarding, patrolling, CCTV monitoring and event security. Additional functions such as receptionist support and lifeguard services will also be available. All roles will be carried out by locally employed and...

Kings Secure Technologies has appointed James Gilding as Chief Strategy Officer, with the role taking effect from 1st December 2025. He will join the company’s Senior Leadership Team and contribute to the development of long-term strategic planning, innovation activity and wider Group growth. His remit will also include supporting the international expansion of the organization's Software as a Service operations, with a focus on new overseas routes and partnerships for the Quidvis risk management service.Gilding steps into the position after completing a consultancy engagement with the ...

Amthal has marked its 25th anniversary, reflecting on its development from a small residential security provider into a group delivering fully integrated life safety and security technologies across a wide range of sectors.Founded in 2000 by Paul Rosenthal and John Allam, the business began as a local security installer. Over the past 25 years, it has extended its operations to support commercial premises, education sites, healthcare facilities, retail environments and public sector estates with fire and security systems designed to meet modern compliance requirements.Paul Rosenthal, A...