UK terror threat akin to 1970s IRA bombings

Max Hill, the newly appointed independent reviewer, has warned that Britain is facing a level of threat from Islamic State militants not seen since the IRA bombings of the 1970s......read more

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NEWS

Two British men jailed on terrorism charges

Two British men who were caught trying to leave the UK have been sentenced to more than seven years in prison after pleading guilty to terrorism offences.....read more

Net migration to UK drops by 49,000

Net migration to the UK has reduced by 49,000 with 273,000 people migrating to the UK in the year to September, figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have shown......read more

Brexit intelligence withdrawal threats not ‘feasible’

A British politician has warned the government to avoid using the UK’s counter terror and espionage expertise as part of its bargaining campaign in Brexit negotiations.....read more

Cressida Dick becomes first female Met chief

Previously the national policing lead on counter terrorism, Dick said she was ‘thrilled and humbled’ to be appointed following Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe’s resignation......read more

FEATURES

Counter terrorist security at major events

Counter Terror Business looks at the importance of contingency planning at large events.....read more

Border security: Getting back to basics

Tony Smith looks at how technology is both aiding and challenging border security efforts within the UK.....read more

EVENTS

World Border Security Congress 2017

21st-23rd March 2017, Casablanca, Morocco
2015 saw unprecedented crisis on a global scale, from the Middle East warring factions creating mass refugee movements across Europe, illegal economic migrants from Africa and Asia have created increasing challenges for the international border management and security community.....read more

CBRNe Summit Europe Conference & Exhibition 2017

24th-27th April 2017, Madrid, Spain
The 4th annual CBRNe Summit Europe conference & exhibition will be taking place in Madrid, Spain on the 24-27 April 2017. The event will allow you to meet with the region’s leading CBRNe officials to discuss the latest CBRNe threats and techniques used to respond to attacks.....read more

Páramo

Páramo is a trusted name in police, tactical and law enforcement duty outerwear optimising professionals’ comfort, safety and operation effectiveness. Páramo performs exceptionally well when the user moves from high exertion to static conditions on a regular basis because our fabrics manage moisture much better than conventional waterproofs.....read more

Leidos

Leidos provides solutions for the world’s most complex problems. Many organisations have a complex mix of legacy and modern IT and Industrial controls; whatever your situation, Leidos provides comprehensive intelligence-led solutions to keep you and your customer’s data secure.....read more

The University of Birmingham

The University of Birmingham has been awarded a grant from the Gerda Henkel Foundation on the nefarious uses of drones. We would value the views of the readership on this important question and invite you to complete a questionnaire. Thank you for your contribution.....read more

Abloy

Abloy is the UK’s leading manufacturer and supplier of secure locking solutions. Our product range includes electric locks, high security key systems and padlocks, including the revolutionary CLIQ® system, as well as LPCB security rated door-sets. Abloy specialises in security solutions for CNI including Energy, Water, Transport and Telecom organisations.....read more

Teledyne ICM

When there is no room for doubt. No space for error. No half measure. FLATSCAN 15 & 30® by Teledyne ICM: Portable X-Ray Threat Detection Solution…. ALWAYS BY YOUR SIDE.....read more

Terrorism Studies at University of St Andrews

This renowned online professional development course delivers the critical theory and knowledge to assist individuals and organisations meet the challenges of the evolving terrorist threat. Study as a Certificate, Advanced Certificate or just individual modules with a choice of 17 modules.....read more

Chenega Europe

Chenega Europe provides Holistic Security Management Solutions aimed at putting organisations and governments ahead of the threat. Specialists from military and law enforcement sectors provide security and technical engineering consultancy to deliver risk mitigation solutions, using a combination of Chenega technology and services into a single command and control platform.....read more

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