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His Majesty King Charles III becomes Royal Patron of Corps Security

His Majesty the King has been appointed Corps Security’s Royal Patron. His Majesty’s appointment began in May 2024, following a review of more than 1,000 Royal Patronages by the Royal Household following The King’s Accession in September 2022. King Charles’ ...

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Orbis Protect acquires Optosafe Ireland

Specialist security and protection services business, Orbis Protect, has completed the strategic acquisition of CCTV and security services specialist, Optosafe Ireland Limited, to expand its service offering to customers in the UK, Republic of Ireland and Europe. By joining the ...

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Safe shopping

David Aindow from Synectics looks at how the tools within integrated security and surveillance solutions help protect large-scale retail venues Managing risk effectively in the bustling world of retail facilities management is no easy feat. With sprawling layouts, a multitude ...

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Unlocking the future of building security

FMJ looks at the reasons for the growing use of electronic key management systems across a range of sectors There has been a rise in popularity of electronic key management systems, in place of the traditional manual key and lock ...

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Mitie Security helps the National Portrait Gallery to become a ‘Safe Haven’

Mitie Security has partnered with the National Portrait Gallery to implement measures that support the Safer Business Network’s Safe Haven Initiative. Safe Havens are a part of the collective effort to address the issue of Violence Against Women and Girls ...

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Westgrove bags shopping centre deal

Facilities management firm, Westgrove Group, has won a new contract for the delivery of cleaning, security, and guest host services at the 1.1m sq ft Kingfisher Shopping Centre in Redditch. The partnership brings together Westgrove with Kingfisher Shopping Centre which ...

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BSIA appoints new chair

Martin Watson has been appointed as the new Chair of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA). With a background in fire, security and engineering spanning 40 years, Watson is currently Industry Laison Director for BSIA members Mitie Fire & Security ...

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Orbis Protect completes Vigilance acquisition

Specialist security and protection services provider, Orbis Protect, has completed the strategic acquisition of Vigilance Properties Limited, a specialist technology enabled security services company. In joining the Orbis group of companies, Vigilance provides a unique solution set, differentiated from traditional ...

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BSIA releases updated cyber exposure mitigation code of practice

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has updated its manufacturers’ code of practice that recommends on the design, testing and manufacture of safety and security products with a cyber exposure, whilst aligning with major new UK legislation. ‘Manufacturers of safety ...

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First Response Group secures English Heritage win

Nationwide security, risk, and property protection business, First Response Group, has secured a three-year contract with English Heritage, a charity that manages more than 400 historic monuments, buildings and places. The contract, which comes with an option to extend to five, ...

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