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Two new non executive directors appointed to the SIA

Two new non executive directors appointed to the SIA

Monday, 24 March 2025

The Minister for Safeguarding and the Minister for Security have both agreed to the appointment of two new non-executive directors to the Board of the...

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SIA response to Home Office public body review

SIA response to Home Office public body review

Monday, 17 March 2025

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) today (17 March 2025) welcomed the publication of the Home Office public body review of the regulator....

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The SIA welcomes move to Homeland Security

The SIA welcomes move to Homeland Security

Thursday, 13 March 2025

The SIA today (13 March 2025) welcomed the news that the SIA is to come under the portfolio of the Minister of State for Security Dan Jarvis in the Ho...

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SIA consults on proposals to further toughen criminality criteria for licence applications

SIA consults on proposals to further toughen criminality criteria for licence applications

Tuesday, 11 March 2025

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has today (11 March 2025) launched a consultation on changes it is proposing to make to its licensing criteria....

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Security boss convicted of obstructing regulator's investigation

Security boss convicted of obstructing regulator's investigation

Tuesday, 11 February 2025

The director of a Manchester-based security company has been prosecuted after failing to comply with an investigation. ...

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Security guard convicted for using fake licence

Security guard convicted for using fake licence

Tuesday, 11 February 2025

A man who tried to use a cloned Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence to work in the security industry has been prosecuted....

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SIA giving confiscated cash to charities to aid public safety

SIA giving confiscated cash to charities to aid public safety

Thursday, 30 January 2025

Charities and community groups can now apply for grants to support projects aimed at improving public safety and supporting the private security....

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Security firm with unlicensed staff ordered to pay £46,000

Security firm with unlicensed staff ordered to pay £46,000

Friday, 24 January 2025

SPS Doorguard Ltd has been fined after employing unlicensed security managers....

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Door supervisor convicted for letting a friend use his SIA badge

Door supervisor convicted for letting a friend use his SIA badge

Thursday, 09 January 2025

A man has been convicted after allowing somebody else to use his Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence to work illegally as a door supervisor....

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Security guard convicted of licence fraud

Security guard convicted of licence fraud

Tuesday, 17 December 2024

A London man has been convicted after allowing somebody else to use his Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence....

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A message to the private security industry for Christmas 2024

A message to the private security industry for Christmas 2024

Monday, 16 December 2024

A message from our Chair Heather Baily and our Chief Executive Michelle Russell....

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SIA hosts leaders of top security businesses at labour exploitation summit

SIA hosts leaders of top security businesses at labour exploitation summit

Thursday, 12 December 2024

On 10 December the SIA demonstrated its commitment to tackling labour exploitation by inviting leaders from private security businesses to a special s...

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Concerted action to root out training malpractice in the private security industry

Concerted action to root out training malpractice in the private security industry

Friday, 06 December 2024

An update from Paul Fullwood, SIA Director of Inspections and Enforcement. Paul is leading the SIA's drive against training malpractice....

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Security boss convicted for deploying staff with cloned licences

Security boss convicted for deploying staff with cloned licences

Friday, 06 December 2024

The boss of a security firm has been given a suspended sentence after he deployed door supervisors with cloned licences to venues across London....

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Ex boxer turned security boss convicted of obstructing regulator

Ex boxer turned security boss convicted of obstructing regulator

Monday, 02 December 2024

A former boxer from Bradford has been fined after he failed to respond to a Security Industry Authority (SIA) investigation into an unlicensed door su...

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Changes to the rules for SIA licence dispensation notices (LDNs)

Changes to the rules for SIA licence dispensation notices (LDNs)

Thursday, 21 November 2024

What the changes are, when they will happen, and how they affect SIA approved contractors....

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Security guard with fake licence jailed after stealing from hospital

Security guard with fake licence jailed after stealing from hospital

Friday, 15 November 2024

A man has been jailed for almost three years after he used a fake SIA licence to work at the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust and commit theft. ...

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Winter safety campaign reminds people ‘Stay Safe, Tell Security’

Winter safety campaign reminds people ‘Stay Safe, Tell Security’

Thursday, 14 November 2024

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has launched its new winter safety campaign, urging people to ‘Stay Safe, Tell Security’....

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Security boss and employee convicted for licensing breaches

Security boss and employee convicted for licensing breaches

Wednesday, 13 November 2024

Two men working in security on Merseyside who breached Security Industry Authority (SIA) regulations have been handed community orders....

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Home Office seeks 2 new Security Industry Authority members

Home Office seeks 2 new Security Industry Authority members

Monday, 11 November 2024

Do you want to be part of an authority that helps to protect the public?...

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SIA leads nationwide blitz to disrupt criminal activity

SIA leads nationwide blitz to disrupt criminal activity

Friday, 08 November 2024

The SIA mounted a series of co-ordinated, surprise operations across England to tackle suspected licence fraud, labour exploitation and immigration of...

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Questions about Martyn's Law

Questions about Martyn's Law

Friday, 18 October 2024

Who to contact if you have questions about the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, better known as 'Martyn's Law'....

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Unlicensed door supervisor convicted after working at club

Unlicensed door supervisor convicted after working at club

Tuesday, 15 October 2024

A man has been given a suspended sentence for fraud after he used someone else’s SIA licence to work illegally at a venue in Newcastle. ...

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Convicted child sex offender worked illegally as security guard

Convicted child sex offender worked illegally as security guard

Wednesday, 02 October 2024

A man deemed a child sex offender has been given a suspended sentence after lying about his offences to work as a security guard in Cardiff....

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New mandatory refresher training available from today

New mandatory refresher training available from today

Tuesday, 01 October 2024

Door supervisors and security guards can enrol in safety-critical refresher training courses from today (1 October 2024) to help keep the public safe....

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SIA confirms refresher training will be required for some licence renewals

SIA confirms refresher training will be required for some licence renewals

Tuesday, 01 October 2024

From Tuesday 1 April 2025, door supervisors and security guards must undertake refresher training to renew their licence. ...

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SIA mounts nationwide operation to disrupt labour exploitation

SIA mounts nationwide operation to disrupt labour exploitation

Wednesday, 25 September 2024

The SIA has carried out a surprise nationwide operation in conjunction with HMRC and Home Office Immigration Enforcement to tackle labour exploitation...

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Darlington security boss convicted of lying to the SIA

Darlington security boss convicted of lying to the SIA

Tuesday, 17 September 2024

A Darlington man has been found guilty of providing false information to the Security Industry Authority (SIA).  ...

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Martyn’s Law: Statement from the SIA

Martyn’s Law: Statement from the SIA

Thursday, 12 September 2024

The SIA welcomes proposals for new regulatory role. ...

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Door supervisor jailed for working with a fraudulent licence

Door supervisor jailed for working with a fraudulent licence

Thursday, 12 September 2024

A door supervisor using a fraudulent Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence was handed a 12 month prison sentence last week. ...

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