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Security company director Mohammed Shaba and his company Peack Global Security Ltd pleaded guilty to offences under the Private Security Industry Act (PSIA).
On 6 March His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), Kent Police and the SIA conducted a joint night‑time economy operation that took place in Canterbury.
Laura Gibb, the SIA's Executive Director for Martyn's Law, gives her thoughts after 10 weeks in the role.
From 1 April 2026 the cost for applying for an SIA licence for any sector will be £204, as the temporary £20 rebate scheme comes to an end.
Heather Baily QPM reflects on the SIA’s public protection role and its collaboration with the private security industry and partners during her time as chair.
A door supervisor who continued to work after his SIA licence expired, and the boss of the company who deployed him, have been convicted of multiple offences.
Mike Cunningham CBE QPM is to start his new role as Chair of the SIA on 1 March 2026. Appointed by the Home Office, his term as Chair will run for 3 years.
The Home Office has today (16 February 2026) confirmed its appointment of Mike Cunningham as the new Chair of the SIA.
The Security Industry Authority successfully reclaimed £40,941.60 from John Gaines, who was convicted of defrauding his security company’s employees in 2019.
Laura Gibb, the SIA's new Executive Director for Martyn's Law, gives her thoughts after 4 weeks in the role.
Caroline Corby re-appointed as a non-executive director of the Security Industry Authority (SIA).
Ronnie Megaughin of the SIA reflects on his time over the last year as Interim Executive Director working on Martyn's Law.
Adam Kelly given 12-month community order after knowingly lying about his past convictions in an application for an SIA licence.
A message from our Chair Heather Baily and our Chief Executive Michelle Russell.
A 37-year-old man from the Manchester area has been arrested as part of a Security Industry Authority (SIA) investigation into suspected qualification fraud.
An update from Pete Easterbrook, Director of Inspections and Enforcement. Pete leads the SIA's drive against training malpractice and qualification fraud.
The Security Industry Authority urges people to stay alert and report concerns to trained security staff this winter through its Safe Season Together campaign.
On 1 December 2025 we will update the rules we use when making our licensing decisions. This page explains what we are changing and why.
An update from Michelle Russell, Chief Executive of the SIA, on the recent work of the SIA on Martyn’s Law.
Satisfaction with the Security Industry Authority’s licensing process hits a record high of 93% among employers in the 2025 SIA customer satisfaction survey.
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