The British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA) flagship event, the British Security Awards, is to move to a new venue and date for 2023.The awards, now in its 26th year, will take place on Wednesday 21 June, a week earlier than previous years, at the iconic Grand Connaught Rooms, Covent Garden London. After last year’s sell out event at the London Marriott Grosvenor Square, it was decided to move to a bigger venue as the awards continues its growth into one of the major events on the security calendar.Entries for this year’s awards will open initially with the regional securi...

As we countdown to the end of 2022, we take time to pause and reflect on the past year, the highlights and achievements during what has been a fast and challenging year for all.2022 marked the start of the end of the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK. Large public gatherings, celebrations, festivals, gigs and sporting events became possible again. The Commonwealth Games, Glastonbury, and the Platinum Jubilee are just some of the high-profile examples of the private security industry at its best in supporting public safety.While the country mourned the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth I...

Now in their seventh year, the UK OSPAs serve to acknowledge the creditable and outstanding contributions that companies, initiatives, teams and individuals make to the security industry and wider community. The awards recognise exceptional performance in different categories.Founder of the OSPAs, Professor Martin Gill, commented: “The standard of entries this year has once again been extremely high, providing some real challenges for our judging panel of 30 industry experts, who all marked independently to a set of ethical guidelines. Gill further said: “This year saw the most entries...

Skills for Security, the UK’s largest Fire and Security Apprenticeship provider, has maintained its OFSTED Good Provider status after a 500% growth in just three years.Under the new leadership team which was introduced in August 2019, the organisation has increased its apprenticeship provision from 100 live apprentices in one location to over 500 enrolled up across the UK, from Scotland to Cornwall. As part of its strategy to be a national provider that delivers high-quality accessible training, they have opened six sites across the UK in Warrington, Watford, Glasgow, Mansfield, Birmingh...

Major national retailers and banks are facing cash shortages on Monday the 4th of December as members of the GMB union at G4S begin a strike action.Retailers that are expected to be affected include Tesco, Asda, Aldi and Wetherspoons as well as some banks including Barclays, HSBC and Santander. G4S Cash who employ the striking members is a leader in its field within the UK. It is part of the G4S group who are currently the second largest private security company in the UK next to Mitie.This strike action comes as a blow to G4S who made headlines earlier this year with its acquisition o...

Skills for Security, the UK's largest fire and security apprenticeship provider, today announces the appointment of Arevika Stepanian to the Board as a Director of Corporate Relations (Non-Executive), with immediate effect.In her role as a Director of Corporate Relations at Skills for Security, Arevika will be working with channel partners and media affiliates to increase the support of, and sponsorship for, a robust skills pipeline for the UK electrotechnical sector, with a focus on fire and security. It’s vital that all companies are encouraged to support the goal of Skills for Securi...

The UK’s private security industry must recruit, train and license more than 62,000 new security officers over the next 12 months to keep up with the growing demand for their services and keep the public safe, according to the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), the trade body for the professional security industry in the UK.To meet demand the BSIA has today launched a major national initiative, ‘People, Property, Places: Professionally Protected’, to increase awareness of the crucial work that security officers carry out 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It also highlight...

As part of Self Care Week and to celebrate International Men’s Mental Health Day, ASIS UK – ED&I Group are hosting an event at The British Library on 14th November from 1530 – 1730.It is time we start supporting men’s mental health more and focusing on the very real problems men face such as isolation and high rates of male suicide. The event will also discuss the key issues affecting men within all levels of organisations right now. Mental health issues can affect any of us regardless of age, sex or lifestyle and none of us are immune to the risk of developing a mental health...

The international judging panel has reviewed the many Cyber OSPA nominations received from around the world and the list of finalists has been announced.The Cyber OSPAs were launched in 2021 to recognise and reward companies, teams, individuals, products and initiatives across the cyber security sector globally. The Cyber OSPAs are designed to be both independent and inclusive, providing an opportunity for outstanding performers, whether buyers or suppliers, to be recognised and their success to be celebrated.Commenting on the list of finalists, founder of the awards Professor Martin G...

Capricorn Security announced last week that it had successfully completed the acquisition of long running keyholding and alarm response business, Delta Elite Keyholding.Originally founded in February 1981, Delta Elite Key Holding has served the Greater Manchester and Northwest region for over 40 years. Capricorn Security, who also serve the same region, have seen their portfolio of clients expand as well as their fleet of vehicles following this acquisition.Of this acquisition, Billy Robinson, Managing Director of Capricorn Security has said, “I am delighted to have got this deal don...