Security

Operator would 'never go back' after introducing blanket search policy

29-Nov-2019 By Emily Hawkins

An operator has explained that he would never go back to random searches after seeing how assured his customers are after the introduction of a blanket search policy.

Security in pubs: my camera never lies

16-Nov-2018 By Fred A'Court

Safety issues are not only vital in keeping your customers out of harm’s way, they must be controlled so you retain your licence and stay out of legal trouble. Here, we look at how CCTV is crucial in general, and also at countering drugs and terrorism...

Advice on keeping pubs safe during the festive period

09-Nov-2017 By Emma Eversham

Christmas may traditionally be the time for goodwill, but combine a busy time of year with a rising number of threats to public safety and opportunist crime and you have the potential for problems.

London

London nightclub Fabric to shut for good after drug deaths

07-Sep-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

Islington Borough Council has revoked Fabric’s licence for good after it was suspended last month (August).

New chair of SIA takes up role

16-Jan-2014 By Michelle Perrett

Elizabeth France has started her new role as the chair of the Security Industry Authority (SIA).

Northumbria door staff training rolled out across UK

07-Oct-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

A Northumbria training scheme for door staff is being rolled out across the UK after helping locals get home safely, the county’s police and crime commissioner Vera Baird has announced.

Kopparberg creates security tag for its 'stealable' glass

15-Jul-2013 By Mike Berry

Swedish cider maker Kopparberg is trialling what it believes is the first ever security tag for a glass in response to record numbers of thefts of the new designer glassware.

The Big Interview: Bill Butler, Security Industry Authority

06-Nov-2012 By Adam Pescod

It is easy to have respect for somebody who has faced Lord Justice Leveson and come out the other side with their reputation intact. However, it is something else entirely to be called to the Leveson Inquiry with less than a week’s notice, only to find...

BII launches new Level 2 training award for pub doorstaff

14-Jun-2012 By Adam Pescod

The BII is to launch the new Level 2 Award for Upskilling Door Supervisors to correspond with the compulsory training being introduced by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) later this year.

Pubs warned to be vigilant over terror attacks

13-May-2011 By Gurjit Degun

Pubs and clubs in crowded areas are being urged to take part in an online self-assessment to make sure they can counter terrorist attacks because...

Punch Taverns may de-merge managed pub operation

21-Mar-2011 By Hamish Champ

As the market awaits details of Punch Taverns' strategic review, industry pundits suggest a de-merger of the indebted pubco looks like the route with...

Pubs could pursue claims against yobs

08-Feb-2011 By John Harrington

Licensees are being offered a way to claim money from troublemakers who damage their property or attack their staff, under a scheme being led by...

Future of doorstaff regulation conference announced

17-Jan-2011 By James Wilmore

Plans on how to regulate doorstaff, once the Security Industry Authority (SIA) is scrapped, will be the key topic at a conference being held in...

Punch seeks flexibility on debt

02-Dec-2010 By The PMA Team

Punch Taverns has fired a warning shot to bondholders that it may hand back the keys to 5,000-plus leased pubs, unless they offer flexibility on debt...

The SIA: to be or not to be

02-Nov-2010 By Paul Chase

What may replace the SIA if it is axed? Paul Chase discusses the options including a licence granted locally that enables the holder to work nationally.