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Public art can come in all forms, shapes and sizes — and for two Coventry artists it has led them into the unlikely world of safety and security. Abstract artists Polly Merredew and Emily Hett have used the anti-terrorist barriers outside Coventry Market and The…
The supply chain to the UK’s manufacturers is teetering on the edge of collapse this summer and needs urgent Government intervention Enginuity Group has warned. A ‘perfect storm’ brought about by a Brexit exodus of European drivers, Covid testing delays at UK and European ports,…
Over the last twelve months, the country has watched COVID-19 tear through care homes and leave devastation in its wake. With the sector experiencing the first major escalation in fatalities due to the close knit and closed off nature of homes, the importance of protecting…
A recent Gate Safety Surgery course held by Gate Safe, the charity that pioneered the call for action to improve the safety of automated gates, revealed a genuine sense of disappointment amongst installers who have invested in the training, only to be regularly challenged by…
The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has announced it will be hosting its inaugural National Shred Day on behalf of its Information Destruction members, in partnership with independent national charity Crimestoppers. National Shred Day, which will be held at multiple locations across the United Kingdom…
Waterguard and Ramtech have announced plans to interlink their leak and fire detection systems in a bid to improve efficiencies on construction sites. The complete solution will enable Waterguard’s series 7 leak detection device to ‘talk’ to Ramtech’s REACT platform – a cloud-based solution which…
VMware has released its 2021 Global Security Insights Report, which highlights the challenges and issues facing businesses worldwide when it comes to escalating cyberattacks. It identifies trends in hacking and malicious attacks and the financial and reputational impact breaches have had. It looks at how…
Gate Safe has announced that its Gate Safe Distance Learning course saw a record 67 delegates undertake the training in one month. While the charity is delighted to welcome so many newcomers wishing to improve their knowledge and understanding of the required protocol to ensure…
New research has highlighted the importance of striking the right balance between security and aesthetics when securing public spaces, particularly in locations of historic interest or with recognisable design vocabularies. The Future of Urban Design report by ATG Access revealed that a third (32%) of…
Securitas UK has announced that Tom Clarke will head up Sales and Marketing for its electronic security division. With over 15 years’ industry experience under his belt, and having occupied senior roles at companies including Mitie, Contract Fire and Security and Reliance High Tech, this…