23 October 2026
Christmas shutdown: protecting empty premises, shops and building sites
Many sites close for a week or more over Christmas. Here is how to keep empty premises, shops and construction sites secure while nobody is there.
23 October 2026
Martyn’s Law and the festive season: why this Christmas is the time to prepare
Martyn’s Law is not in force yet, but the busy festive season is the best chance many venues will get to test their procedures before it is.
23 October 2026
Temporary Event Notices for Christmas and New Year: what you need to know
Planning a one-off festive event or extending your hours over Christmas? Here is how Temporary Event Notices work, the deadlines to watch and how security fits in.
23 October 2026
New Year’s Eve event security: a planning checklist for venues and organisers
New Year’s Eve brings bigger crowds, later finishes and a midnight peak. Use this checklist to plan security for your venue or event.
23 October 2026
Christmas party season: door security for pubs, bars and venues
December is the busiest month of the year for most licensed venues. Here is how to plan door cover for Christmas parties, Mad Friday and the run-up to New Year.
19 October 2026
Spiking is now a specific crime: the door team’s role in safer nights out
The Crime and Policing Act 2026 created a new offence covering spiking. Here is what changed, and how door supervisors and venue staff can help prevent spiking and look after people who may have been targeted.
19 October 2026
SIA licensing in 2026: what venue operators should check
The SIA licence fee returned to £204 in April 2026 and refresher training is now required for door supervisors, security guards and close protection operatives. Here is what has changed and what venues should check.
19 October 2026
The UK terrorism threat level is SEVERE: what it means for your venue
The UK national terrorism threat level was raised from SUBSTANTIAL to SEVERE on 30 April 2026, meaning an attack is highly likely. Here is what the levels mean and practical steps for venues and businesses.
19 October 2026
Martyn’s Law: what venues and events need to know
Martyn's Law will require venues and events where 200 or more people may be present to have plans in place to respond to a terrorist attack. Here is what the tiers mean, where the law stands in 2026, and what you can do now.
19 October 2026
How digital incident reporting protects your premises licence
Paper incident books leave licensed venues exposed. Here is how digital incident reporting, GPS clock-ins and QR patrol logs give you the records you need for licensing reviews.