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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
Your rights and security searches, body scans and privacy rules if you're disabled or taking medication aboard aircraft
Designing and building a security pass data-sharing system for UK airports
New scanners detect prohibited items with greater accuracy, which will make air travel safer and easier for UK passengers.
A summary of the airport security planning framework set out in the Policing and Crime Act 2009.
Investors and businesses may be legally required to tell the government about certain sensitive acquisitions under the National Security and Investment Act.
British travellers to the US must register with the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) before their journey
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 .
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.
United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) is the main UK government provider of security clearances.
Apply for the Registered Traveller service to get through UK border control faster and without filling in a landing card
Results from a short set of questions about experiences of security screening from the CAA Passenger Survey at selected UK airports in 2019.
Aviation security screening equipment must meet UK and international performance standards before it can be deployed and used operationally.
Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a digital technology expert - fintech, gaming, cyber security, artificial intelligence
The FASS programme helps government to respond effectively to threats against the aviation industry through the use of innovative technology.
Results from a short set of questions about experiences of security screening from the CAA Passenger Survey at selected UK airports in 2018.
Results from a short set of questions about experiences of security screening from the CAA Passenger Survey at selected UK airports in 2017.
New fines of up to £10,000 for international general aviation flights that do not submit advance passenger information online up to two hours before departure.
Find out about safety and security requirements that apply to goods entering and exiting the UK.
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