Security

Pub customer 'saved' by student doorman's CPR

24-Nov-2021 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

A doorman who administered CPR to a pub customer who collapsed and lost consciousness has been praised for his lifesaving skills at Biscuit Billy’s bar in Doncaster.

National Pubwatch and Drinkaware launch Alcohol Vulnerability Awareness course

02-Nov-2021 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

An e-learning Alcohol Vulnerability Awareness course, which will help staff identify alcohol related vulnerability, spot harassment, and prevent harm, was co-launched by National Pubwatch (NPW) and Drinkaware today (Tuesday 2 November).

Night-time sector does ‘everything and more’ to protect against spiking

01-Nov-2021 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The late-night sector has been “vilified” in the recent spiking epidemic, despite operators doing “everything and more” to keep customers safe, said senior industry staff.

Security staff shortages 'accident waiting to happen'

16-Jul-2021 By Emily Hawkins

A shortage of door staff runs the risk of endangering revellers on their first night out in over a year when clubs reopen, according to night-time economy bosses.

Jobs round-up

‘Complete mindset shift’ needed to solve recruitment issues, operators cautioned over EU employees right to work

24-Jun-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

In addition to people news from Livelyhood Pubs, Camden Town Brewery and Professional Security, a number of industry experts have offered insight into the sector’s recruitment challenges.

Door security shortages 'could risk public health'

26-May-2021 By Emily Hawkins

The recovery of nightclubs will be threatened by a shortage of door security staff unless the Government intervenes, bosses have warned.

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Tens of thousands of door staff in need of lockdown support, says night tsar

23-Apr-2020 By Stuart Stone

Night-time economy adviser for Greater Manchester, Sacha Lord, has called on authorities to offer more support for club and bar security staff who have seen work dry up during the Covid-19 shutdown.

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How to deter crime at your closed site

31-Mar-2020 By Alice Leader

It’s a daunting prospect to work out how you can reinforce your security defences during an already uncertain and vulnerable time.

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Thieves target closed pubs for alcohol and cash

25-Mar-2020 By Alice Leader

Closed pubs, restaurants and shops have become “easy pickings” for thieves during the coronavirus lockdown and operators are warned to reinforce their defences.

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...

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.

Police cuts raise pubs' safety fears

23-Sep-2010 By Ewan Turney

Town-centre pubs could be forced to take on extra responsibility for their customers' security, due to police budget cuts.

New doorstaff qualification in today

01-Jun-2010 By Ewan Turney

All new doorstaff will receive extra training and practical assessments on how to safely restrain rowdy drinkers from today. The updated training...

Analyst: Punch could return to paying dividends next year

14-Oct-2009 By The PMA Team

Punch Taverns could return to paying dividends next year, analyst Douglas Jack, of Numis Securities, has forecast.   He reported that the disposal...

Do not take the risk

04-Sep-2009 By Peter Coulson

There is always a tendency within the licensed trade to consider that you are responsible only for what goes on inside your premises, not outside, says Peter Coulson.

Pub owners urged to consider closure security risks

27-Jul-2009

Pub owners who are thinking of shutting down and selling up are being urged to think about the security risks of an empty venue. Alan Smith of...

Mixed views on Marston's rights

25-Jun-2009 By The PMA Team

A leading sector analyst has described Marston's plans to invest in new-build pubs as impressive, but said the regional brewer would be better served...

Butler joins SIA

21-May-2009 By Tony Halstead

Doorstaff regulator the Security Industry Authority (SIA) has appointed Bill Butler as its new chief executive.

SIA given £17.4m to plug financial hole

20-Oct-2008 By Matt Eley Matt

Doorstaff licensing body the Security Industry Authority (SIA) has been given an extra £17.4million of public money so it carry out its work. The...

Unlicensed doorstaff arrested in raids

16-Apr-2008

Police have arrested three doorstaff in Stockport as part of a crackdown on unlicensed workers.The Security Industry Authority (SIA) and police...

Security Focus: The professional face of door security

09-Nov-2007

Goodbye bouncer. Hello door supervisor. November 1 was a momentous day for the trade's 'greeters'. With Scotland coming on board that day, every pub,...

ePub: Card security

06-Nov-2007

Believe it or not, the UK's first Chip & PIN transaction was made way back in May 2003. Now, more than four years later, some 900,000 tills, 98...

SIA appoints new chief exec

06-Jun-2007 By Eleanor Goodman

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has announced the appointment of Mike Wilson as the new chief executive.It is expected Wilson will take over...

NewsDigest

19-Apr-2007

Capital Pub Company (CPC), the EIS-backed London group, has delayed its planned public listing, according to MA's sister publication M&C Report....

Guide to help pub staff deal with violence

12-Apr-2007

BIIAB issues a 'good practice guide' for physical interventions.

Careers: physical intervention training

28-Mar-2007

There are careers in managed houses - and now there are careers just outside the door. Yes, the bouncer has become the door supervisor, a profession...

Security: SIA accredits contractors

10-Nov-2006

Safeguarding people and premises should be top of the agenda for the pub industry, but sadly the procurement of private security services is too...

Doorman loses licence because of CCTV evidence

20-Sep-2006

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has, for the first time, revoked a doorman's SIA licence despite the absence of a criminal conviction.

Opening doors

23-Aug-2006

All too often door supervisors are labelled as stereotypical burly bouncers dominating a male-oriented profession. Yet the days when the industry was...

Anger over SIA in Birmingham

07-Jul-2004

Licensees in Birmingham have reacted angrily to the launch of the Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence in the Midlands.Launched on July 5, the...

SIA attacked by pub group

30-Jul-2003

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has failed to consult with the pub trade over plans to regulate door supervisors, says Andrew Nicholls,...

Laurel on the acquisition trail

18-Jun-2002

Laurel, the owner of 600 managed pubs, is to bolster its estate and will look to buy packages of managed business ranging between 20 and 100...

Helping inn security

24-Oct-2001

Jackie Annett spends a night on the door and investigates the current issues in pub security It's a busy Thursday evening in Beckenham, Kent, and I...

Plans to regulate Scottish doorstaff proposed

19-Sep-2001

Plans for a scheme to help regulate doorstaff in Scotland have been presented to the Scottish Executive.The proposals will help regulate Scottish...

Private Security Industry Act 2001

01-Aug-2001

The passing of the Private Security Industry Act 2001 should see some radical changes in the way doorstaff in pubs, bars and clubs operate...