Security Updates
Prime Minister Launches Retail Crime Crackdown
Assaulting a retail worker to be made a standalone criminal offence. Serial or abusive shoplifters will face tougher punishments as the Prime Minister sets out tough
National Police Effort to Combat Spiking Launches This Week
In a concerted effort to tackle the pressing issue of spiking, police forces nationwide, in collaboration with the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC), have dedicated
SIA Launches Consultation on New Business Approval Scheme
The Security Industry Authority has launched a public consultation on the key principles that will underpin its business approval scheme going forward. The Security Industry
WMS 3 – Protect Duty Update – Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill
Statement made by Tom Tugendhat, The Minister of State for Security On 5th February, the Government has launched a public consultation on the Terrorism (Protection
Security Industry Authority: 6 in 10 UK Adults Have Trust and Confidence in Private Security Professionals
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has released new research on public trust and confidence in the private security industry, carried out by BMG Research. Today
NTIA Applauds the Launch of the UK’s First Regular Drug Checking Service in Bristol
Michael Kill, CEO of the Night Time Industries Association, applauds the forthcoming launch of the UK’s first regular drug checking service in Bristol this month.
Counter Terrorism ProtectUK ‘Workshop Wednesday’ Webinar (Sport) – 31st January 2024 from 12:00-13:00
The NaCTSO Business Engagement Unit and their business partners Highfield, M&S and URIM have continued to host one-hour bitesize Counter Terrorism ProtectUK ‘Workshop Wednesday’ Webinar
Letter to the Minister for Security regarding the Draft Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill
Letter to the Minister for Security regarding the Draft Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, dated 10 November 2023. Download the letter.
NTIA Concerned the Proposed Measures in Kings Speech will Deepen Divide Between Policing and Late Night Economy
About the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA): The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) is a leading advocacy group dedicated to promoting and enhancing the nighttime
Conflict in the Middle East – what does it mean for UK business?
Over the past ten days, the conflict between Israel and Hamas has continued to intensify. From a UK policing perspective, we are seeing the impact
Draft anti-terror bill focus on venue capacity fails to address real risk of terror attacks, Home Affairs Committee warns
Small venues face implementing costly new anti-terror measures while larger events fall out of scope Onerous new anti-terror regulations could place small businesses and voluntary
Terrorism (Protection of Premises) draft Bill
This is a House of Commons Committee report, with recommendations to government. The Government has two months to respond. Fourth Report of Session 2022–23 Author:
ANNOUNCEMENT: ClubWatch is officially launching on 10th August with a Networking Event, hosted at Studio Spaces.
ClubWatch is a network for larger capacity venues in the Night Time Economy and Live Music Sector. ClubWatch meets routinely to discuss issues within operations, improving safety
More visible policing and swifter consequences for antisocial behaviour
Communities across England and Wales will see more police patrolling antisocial behaviour hotspots and perpetrators will face tougher, swifter consequences. This marks the next steps
NTIA and Sacha Lord Instruct Legal Team to Challenge the Government on Drug Testing at Festivals
The Night Time Industries Association & Nightlife entrepreneur, Sacha Lord, have written to the Home Office demanding a judicial review following its decision to ban
NaCTSO’s Business Conference: The Evolving Threat to Publicly Accessible Locations
This year’s event, ‘NaCTSO’s Response to the evolving threat to PubliclyAccessible Locations’, will give guests the opportunity to learn about how NaCTSO has developed plans