NEWS

‘Military-grade' protection for major UK airports 

The government has said that all major airports in the UK now have or will soon have military grade anti-drone equipment.....read more

Research finds social exclusion creates jihadists

An international study of young Muslim men has revealed that radicalisation follows a sense of isolation from society.....read more

Two men jailed for funding terrorism

Two men from Sheffield have been given jail sentences by Sheffield Crown Court for sending money to Syria to fund terrorism.....read more

UK shares security expertise on hosting major events

Prime Minister Theresa May and Security Minister Ben Wallace have met with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to share expertise and experience of hosting major events.....read more

Counter terrorism course launched for LGV drivers

The Regulatory Body for Workplace Transport Training (RTITB) has launched a new Counterterrorism Measures for the Professional LGV Driver course in response to an increase in vehicle-related terrorist attacks.....read more

FEATURES

The top read CTB features of 2018 

2018 has been another year of large investment in the UK's counter terrorism policy. Chancellor Philip Hammond announced in October that the government will spend an extra £160 million on counter terror policing in 2019, set to be the equivalent of 1,000 extra officers.....read more

Tech and the post-Brexit landscape 

Current systems for immigration and customs in the UK were built nearly a half-century ago, limiting the progression of technology and hindering necessary information-sharing. Given the issue of Brexit-related soft borders, is it now time for new lines to be drawn?.....read more

EVENTS

Counter Terror Awards 2019

5 March, ILEC Conference Centre, London
Entries for the 2019 Counter Terror Awards are now open. Organisations from the UK and overseas will be recognised in twenty categories for their contributions to reducing the threat from global terrorism. Entering is simple, free of charge and open to all private and public sector organisations. Enter now if you feel you deserve to be recognised for your achievements.....read more

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