Beth has been in the office today for some gifts and to see the team before baby comes. Beth leads our small works team. As Beth begins her maternity leave, we would like to take this opportunity to wish her and her family all the very best as they prepare to welcome their baby girl.

Below is a clear, practical outline of Employer Requirements and Responsibilities when installing and managing a CCTV system under the UK Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018) and UK GDPR.

We are looking for a Business Administration Apprentice to join our team with the potentially to lead to a full time position at the end of the apprenticeship. Full time with a working week of 40 hours inclusive of a 30 minute unpaid lunch split over 5 days a week. This position is office based, with our office being based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire.

Here is a buyer’s guide to help you choose a time and attendance system that integrates with an access control system. I cover what to think about, best practices, legal/UK compliance, a top-5 comparison, and key questions to ask before purchase.

Based on current research, market reports and technological trends, here are 5 additional likely changes in the fire extinguisher and fire suppression industry over the next 5–10 years, plus an assessment of how likely they are to go mainstream and the possible impact on end users.

In educational institutions, the Responsible Person (often the employer, headteacher, or governors) is legally accountable for fire safety. In this article we cover how a typical school or academy’s fire alarm evacuation plan might be structured, what is expected especially in schools that include boarding or sleeping/residential accommodation and typical/expected times (by floor, occupancy type, etc.). I also highlight compliance requirements and compare different building types.

A Smoke Cloak system (also known as a security fog or fog cannon system) is a security measure that releases a dense fog or smoke to obscure visibility during a break-in or unauthorised entry. It is used in both commercial and residential settings to deter theft and protect assets.

Emergency lighting is a legally required safety system in the UK that ensures safe evacuation, visibility of escape routes, and identification of fire safety equipment during a mains power failure.

In the United Kingdom, the latest update to fire alarm signalling and system compliance has now come into force via the revised standard BS 5839 1:2025. The revision replaced the 2017 edition. This update includes significant changes around alarm transmission times, system design, documentation, maintenance, and overall signalling performance, meaning organisations responsible for fire safety need to act swiftly.

Alarm monitoring works by linking an intruder alarm to a remote Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC). When the system is activated, trained operators are alerted immediately and can take action, such as contacting keyholders, verifying the alarm and, where appropriate, notifying the police.

The fire and security engineering sector is undergoing a quiet but significant shift, as employers increasingly favour multi-discipline engineers over single-discipline specialists to manage the growing complexity of modern building systems.

As fire safety regulations tighten and insurers place increasing emphasis on risk management, choosing the right fire alarm system has become a critical decision for owners and managers of commercial properties across the UK.