Corporate News

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has launched a public consultation on its draft section 12 statutory guidance. The guidance sets out how the SIA intends to carry out its role as regulator for the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, known as Martyn’s Law. The new law is expected to come into force in Spring 2027. Martyn’s Law – named in memory of Martyn Hett, who was one of 22 people killed in the horrific Manchester Arena terrorist attack – aims to keep people

We are really excited that THREE of our Directors and one of our Frontline Ambassadors will be speaking on the national stage at next week's The Security Event (TSE) at the NEC in Birmingham! Our CEO Satia Rai, Director of Events, Marie Diane Tyler, Chair David Fullerton and Frontline Ambassador Bethany Delaney will be speaking at Professional Security Officer over the three days, with Satia also representing us as a Women in Industry Ambassador at the Security Leaders Summit

The latest report from Security Research Initiative has been published – ‘What will it take to enhance perceptions of the work of security professionals?’. The aims of the research were to gauge views on the current perception of security, explore the actions needed to enhance perceptions of private security, and begin to establish which of these are considered most important. The research is based on the views of security professionals from in-house security, security suppl

Overview   On 15 January 2026, the Security Industry Authority (SIA) updated the official guidance on when an SIA licence is required. This includes significant clarification affecting CCTV / Public Space Surveillance (PSS) operations.  These changes do not amend legislation, but they clarify definitions and expand examples relevant to day to day operations.    Key Areas Updated (15 January 2026)   The following updates were made by the SIA :  “Job activities that need a li

Following yesterday's World Hijab Day, we are pleased to announce a partnership with Blue Light Hijab that brings important news for the security industry. The Blue Light Hijab Project is a pioneering initiative from Leicestershire Police , creating a bespoke, safety-compliant hijab for Muslim women on the frontline. Born from two decades of work to address the lack of suitable religious headwear in policing, it was developed in collaboration with De Montfort University  to

Next week, our CEO  Satia Rai will be speaking at  Intersec Expo  2026 in Dubai.  Satia will be joined by  Ella Cullen , CEO of  RELLEN  (and an IPSA Women in Protective Services (WIPS) Ambassador) and will be speaking on the following panel: 'Everyday Security, Extraordinary Impact: Lessons from the NextGen of Women Leaders' on 12 January (11.40am) at the Dubai World Trade Centre, International Security Leader Summit.  "Intersec Expo is here and I’m proud to be speaking for

Our CEO  Satia Rai will be speaking at the Women in Industry Network 's webinar, 'Breaking Barriers: Women Leading Change Across the Safety & Security Industry'. As we settle into 2026, now is the moment to think about the kind of industry we want to build - and the leadership it will need to thrive. Progress across fire, health, safety and security doesn’t happen by accident. It happens when people across the sector - leaders, allies and advocates - actively support better r

Our CEO  Satia Rai has been included as a UK Top Voice in the Security Industry in the Special Influencers edition of  Security Journal UK (SJUK) . "This recognition belongs to the 450,000+ security officers who show up every day to protect our people, our places, and our communities - you are the heartbeat of this industry. Thank you to  Security Journal UK (SJUK)  and  James Thorpe  for the recognition and for featuring my voice alongside respected leaders. "To my network,

We are delighted to share some incredible news from IPSA! This year, three of our team members were recognised as finalists at the 2025 LGBTQ+ Defence Awards, showcasing the dedication, leadership, and impact our community brings to the private security sector.

IPSA is a proud supporter of  White Ribbon UK  and is sharing the message for this year's White Ribbon Day, taking place on 25 November. This year’s theme is 'We Speak Up!' Letting sexism slide puts women and girls at risk. Sexist jokes, catcalling, staring, and comments might seem harmless, but they are serious because they can lead to violence and abuse. This White Ribbon Day 2025, we want more men to use their voices and speak up to create a world where everyone is safe, e

Growing concerns are emerging across the UK private security sector regarding the newly formed ‘S12’ security leadership group, which critics argue prioritises the interests of large multinational corporations at the expense of smaller operators, while raising serious questions about Minister Dan Jarvis’ positioning and involvement. The S12 Group was established as an interface into the security sector for Security Minister Dan Jarvis. It was nominally intended to engage a...

IPSA Corporate members  Professional Security  have launched the first-of-its-kind campaign designed to tackle male suicide in the security industry. No Guard Alone is a commitment to changing devasting statistics of suicide within our industry, ensuring that no guard ever has to face their struggles in silence and no manager will feel powerless to help.  The campaign is about moving from silence to support, stigma to systems, and isolation to community. It’s about redefinin