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The Accelerated Capability Environment is a unit within the Homeland Security Group tackling public safety and security challenges arising from evolving digital and data technology. ACE is part of the Home Office .
Find out about the Industry Security Assurance Centre (ISAC) and its associated responsibilities.
Investors and businesses may be legally required to tell the government about certain sensitive acquisitions under the National Security and Investment Act.
New scanners detect prohibited items with greater accuracy, which will make air travel safer and easier for UK passengers.
The Accelerated Capability Environment (ACE) solves public safety and security challenges arising from rapidly changing digital and data technologies. It brings together expertise from industry and academia to innovate collaboratively and deliver front line mission impact at pace.
Check which Authorised Economic Operator status you could apply for and their benefits if your business has role in the international supply chain.
Guidance for organisations when making decisions about the design and operation of enterprise IT services which handle OFFICIAL information.
Your rights and security searches, body scans and privacy rules if you're disabled or taking medication aboard aircraft
Find out if you can use the Excise Payment Security System when paying the duty due on excise goods released for consumption in the UK.
Find out about safety and security requirements that apply to goods entering and exiting the UK.
Ask HM Land Registry to fast track your application.
Getting a UK background check so you can apply for Global Entry and get through USA border control faster: how to apply, how much it costs
If you're moving goods outside the UK, you'll need to make an exit summary declaration if you've not fulfilled safety and security requirements with a full customs export declaration.
British travellers to the US must register with the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) before their journey
Approved explosive trace detection (ETD) systems for use in aviation security.
Aviation security screening equipment must meet UK and international performance standards before it can be deployed and used operationally.
The MGS (MOD Guard Service) plays a vital role supporting MOD security.
What to do before you apply, and how to apply for a licence yourself or through your employer.
The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
Guidance on working securely with or for the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl).
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