Review your protective security plans in response to the increase in the national threat level

On 30th April 2026 the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC) raised the UK National Threat Level from SUBSTANTIAL, meaning an attack is likely, to SEVERE, meaning an attack is highly likely.
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CTP-endorsed Security Specialists Register now live

… by RSES and the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) – a specialist unit within CTP – and will be …
Keywords: CPS , Competent Person Scheme , Counter Terrorism Policing , Register , Protective Security , Manchester Arena , Jon Savell , RSES

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Meet NaCTSO at The Security Event, Birmingham

… The National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) will be among more than 450 exhibitors at …
Keywords: Competent Person Scheme , The Security Event , Protective Security , SFJ Awards , Qualification , Ofqual , Exhibition

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Martyn’s Law statutory guidance published by the Home Office

… The Home Office has now published the Terrorism (Protection of … it remains clear, relevant and effective. Separate to the Home Office section 27 guidance release, today, the Security … Martyn’s Law statutory guidance published by the Home Office …
Keywords: Martyn's Law , Terrorism , Bill , Legislation , Guidance

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NaCTSO is exhibiting at the Food and Drink Expo, NEC Birmingham

NaCTSO is exhibiting at the Food and Drink Expo 2026 from 13-15 April 2026.
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Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025: Martyn’s Law since Royal Assent

… Director of National Security Protect and Prepare, Homeland Security Group, Home Office. This week marks one year since Martyn’s Law …
Keywords: Martyn's Law , Event Security , Counter Terrorism Support , Counter Terrorism , Counter Terrorism Policing , Venues and Public Spaces , Legislation

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Inside Counter Terrorism – podcast season 2 out now

… into the lives and careers of the incredible staff and officers working to protect the nation from terrorist and … locations overseas, to the legal teams, intelligence officers, and people managing terrorists in the community.   …       The first episode features ‘Clara’, a CTP Liaison Officer based overseas, who talks about how a twist of fate …
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Guide Shelter Report: New NaCTSO guidance and supporting campaign launch

… been developed by the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO), offering security advice for businesses, …
Keywords: GSR , GSR guidance , GSR principles , Security , Business , Small business , Staff , Guide Shelter Report

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Important Notice: Email Delivery Issues

We are currently experiencing a technical issue affecting our email communication system, which has resulted in some messages not being delivered as expected.

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New Counter Terrorism qualification launches

… Developed by NaCTSO and SFJ Awards, and funded by the Home Office, the new qualification is designed to help …

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