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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.
A Smart Data prototype that generates “Digital Sale Ready Packs” to make it easier to buy and sell a home has been named the winner of the Smart Data Challenge Prize by the Department for Business and Trade.
Following a public inquiry held in Pontypridd, the Traffic Commissioner for Wales, Victoria Davies, has issued a decision revoking the operator licences held by Stuart Alan Morgan (sole trader) and Swansea Sand & Gravel …
New resources launched to raise awareness of unsafe products sold online.
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.
Following a public inquiry held in Cambridge, the Deputy Traffic Commissioner for the East of England, Nicholas Denton, has revoked the operator licence held by RMK Haulage Ltd and disqualified both the company and its direc…
Jonathan Swales was given a 4-month prison sentence suspended 12 months after pleading guilty to making a false statement to the Security Industry Authority.
A speech by Sarah Cardell, the CMA’s Chief Executive, delivered at the Chatham House Competition Policy Conference 2025 to launch the CMA’s 2026 to 2029 strategy.
Letters between Sarah Cardell, Doug Gurr and The Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP, the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Comprehensive enforcement report shows criminal activity disrupted and consumers protected
CMA opens investigations into 8 businesses, issues advisory letters to 100 firms and publishes finalised guidance for businesses.
Correspondence between the Department for Business and Trade and the Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales regarding Post Office Horizon redress schemes.
Following a public inquiry held in Edinburgh, the current Traffic Commissioner for Scotland, Richard Turfitt, has issued a decision on the operator licences held by McGill’s Scotland East Ltd and Midland Bluebird Ltd, tradin…
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is increasing fees for patents, trade marks and designs from 1 April 2026, subject to parliamentary approval .
The Traffic Commissioner for the North West of England has refused the application by Xtreme Scaffolding Services Ltd (XSS) for a Restricted Goods Vehicle Operator’s Licence (OC2081807), following a public inquiry held in Oc…
Greencore’s proposed purchase of rival Bakkavor will create one of the UK’s largest convenience food businesses.
The SIA has today (5 November 2025) launched a major strategic review of the qualifications and linked training required to apply for an SIA licence.
Getty’s proposed purchase of Shutterstock will move to an in-depth Phase 2 investigation after the CMA identified potential concerns.
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