MS Webb & Co Limited has joined the Vacant Property Protection (VPP) Section of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), the trade body representing more than 70 per cent of the UK private security industry by turnover.The VPP Section represents specialist providers involved in the protection of vacant and vulnerable properties through measures including remotely monitored alarm systems, CCTV, mobile patrols, physical security measures and occupation-based protection models. The section also contributed to the development of British Standard BS 8584, which sets out requirement...

AGS Airports Limited has awarded a new cleaning services contract to Bidvest Noonan, covering its three UK airports: Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton.The agreement will see on-site cleaning teams deployed across all three locations, which together handle more than 10 million passengers each year. The airports provide domestic and international connectivity across the UK, Europe and beyond.Under the contract, Bidvest Noonan will deliver cleaning services across passenger terminals and associated airport facilities, supporting day-to-day operations and presentation standards across the ...

A security services provider has been working with a secondary school in Essex to support students preparing for employment and further education.Land Sheriffs delivered a ‘Mock Interview Day’ for Year 11 students at Passmores Academy in Harlow. The session was led by managing director James Coyle and HR advisor Karen Gladish, who conducted interviews with ten students, reviewed CVs and provided feedback on interview technique.The activity forms part of the school’s careers programme, designed to give students exposure to recruitment processes and workplace expectations.“It...

The Kent-based security and corporate services provider was named winner of the Family Business Award (South East) and runner-up in the Expansion & Growth Award (South East).The FSB and HSBC Small Business Growth Awards recognise UK small businesses and self-employed individuals across a range of categories including family business, innovation, sustainability, diversity and inclusion, service excellence, and expansion and growth.MS Webb said the Family Business Award reflects the company’s ownership structure and leadership model, with majority ownership retained by the Webb fam...

Corps Security has secured a contract to provide guarding services at Bruce House, a supported housing scheme operated by Salvation Army Homes in Westminster.Under the agreement, two dedicated security officers will be stationed at the site, supported by a wider relief and cover team. Consultancy and intelligence support will also be delivered through Corps Intel.The appointment follows previous work undertaken by Corps Security at Bruce House and reflects the company’s experience within the supported accommodation sector.Bruce House provides supported housing for vulnerable resi...

Adam Usher has established Aurum Facilities Ltd, a security consultancy offering support to security providers, corporate organisations and private clients across the UK.Usher, who previously held a long-term role at MAST Security, has set up the business to deliver consultancy services centred on operational delivery, compliance and industry standards. The company is positioned to work with organisations operating in regulated and complex environments, where requirements around accountability and service performance are critical.Aurum Facilities provides consultancy across operational...

Corps Security has appointed Charlotte Rogers as Divisional Director for its London operations. Rogers joins the social enterprise security provider with experience in managing large-scale security contracts, with a background covering manned guarding, security technology and risk-led service delivery.In her new role, Rogers will be responsible for leading the company’s London division, with a focus on aligning operational performance with commercial objectives across the region. Her remit includes client retention, operational efficiency and supporting the division’s continued develop...

Corps Security, a specialist security provider and social enterprise, has announced the appointment of Fiona Strens as Chair of its Board. Strens has been a Non-Executive Director at Corps Security since 2021 and will formally assume the Chair role in April. She succeeds Chris Nickols, who is stepping down after completing his full term. Nickols will continue as a Non-Executive Director for a transitional period to support Strens.Strens brings over three decades of experience spanning defence, security, public safety, and resilience, holding senior strategy and leadership roles across both...

Securitas has established a new business line, Security Risk Management (SRM), as part of changes to its Group Management structure.SRM is described as an end-to-end, intelligence-led approach focused on identifying, assessing and responding to client-specific risks. The model is intended to support proactive security measures, accelerate crisis response and enable adaptable security programmes, combining physical and digital capabilities.The new unit brings together Pinkerton, Liferaft, and Securitas’ existing Risk Intelligence operations. The division will be led by Matt Ellis, who...

Social enterprise security provider Corps Security has introduced Corps Intel, a new division focused on intelligence, risk management and consultancy services.The offering is designed to address a broadening threat environment facing organisations. Alongside traditional criminal risks, businesses are increasingly exposed to disruption from protest activity, misinformation and disinformation, geopolitical developments and vulnerabilities linked to interconnected systems. These factors can impact operations, reputation and continuity, often emerging with limited visibility.Corps Intel i...