Shocking new figures show that attacks on retail workers in the UK are on the rise, with over 42,000 violent incidents recorded in the last year alone. These attacks are costing retailers a staggering £900 million, at the same time placing the mental health of…
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A recent study conducted by the Business Sprinkler Alliance – entitled ‘UK: Commercial and Industrial Attitudes Study 2018- – confirmed that the uptake of fire safety sprinkler systems is low, with 68% of those interviewed having been involved in a decision not to include an…
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“Police well prepared for potential no-deal Brexit” insists National Police Chiefs’ Council
by Brian SimsThe police service has prepared for a range of scenarios in the event of the UK leaving the European Union without a deal, including planning for potential protest, crime and emergencies. The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) is leading on police planning at the national…
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The fight to tackle the scourge of waste crime has taken another step forward, with Michael Gove (Secretary of State for the Environment) announcing a comprehensive review designed to “beef up” the Government’s approach to this matter. Waste criminals act illegally to evade landfill tax,…
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As the deadline for the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme fast approaches, David Ward examines what he believes to be the unsuitability and inherent unfairness of the scheme for many companies operating in the security business sector. Saturday 5 December is the deadline for compliance with the Terms and…