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In our content hub, you'll find useful tips, guides and articles on current topics in the security industry. We also share information about new technologies, trends, and security solutions to give you a better idea and more information on how to secure your business.
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Putting new and emerging security technologies to the test
Get the lowdown on why, here at Securitas UK, careful evaluation of the latest security technologies is a critical process when designing future-proof electronic security solutions for our clients.
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Five reasons for SMEs to use only one security provider
Is there really safety in numbers? Our recent research showed over 70% of SMEs use more than one security provider but it also highlighted some potential pitfalls of this approach. Here we consider how SMEs can benefit from taking a more single-minded approach to their security provision.
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Securitas Technology builds for the future and community
Securitas Technology, which recently launched bringing together the businesses of Securitas Electronic Security and STANLEY Security, has celebrated its formation by committing to a community sustainability initiative.
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Securitas Technology launches to drive future of security
STANLEY Security and Securitas’ electronic security operations officially come together under a new name.
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Phone lines are going digital
Did you know that by 2025 every phone line in the UK will be digital?
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Rising manpower costs make a case for remote security
The recent Budget reminded us that - from April – National Insurance rates for employees and employers will rise, and so will the Living Wage. These increases in the price of labour mean now is a good time to consider electronic and remote security solutions as a long term flexible and often a considerably cheaper alternative to man-guarding.
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How to counteract the rising cost of security services
From April, UK businesses face a triple financial whammy with a 1.5% rise in National Insurance, 6.6% on the Living Wage and high inflation all combining to hike employer overheads. Act now to reduce the impact of these price rises on your security budget.
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Celebrating five years as a recognised Top Employer
Securitas UK has once again met the rigorous standards set by the Top Employers Institute, making us a Top Employer in 2023. As in previous years, Securitas UK is the only company within our industry to achieve this accreditation.
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Celebrating our exceptional people
Each year, Securitas UK’s Community Awards celebrate the incredible achievements of some of our most outstanding colleagues. This year we judged over 150 nominations – and it’s true to say that every nominee has genuinely helped make the world a safer place. Here we look at some of the most significant contributions, particularly those from the categories that reflect our core values of Vigilance, Integrity and Helpfulness. (Note, for security reasons, specific site and client details are omitted).
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Talented Securitas team release 2022 charity single
Last year, the Securitas charity single ‘Ascending’ raised over £15,000 to help the hungry and homeless. Keen to build on this success and to support those who feel overlooked or discriminated against, a new song has been recorded for 2022. Called ‘See A Different World’, the lyrics reflect the importance of acceptance and understanding.
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Securitas attend Normandy Remembrance Day event
Lest we forget: on Remembrance Day a group of Securitas ex-service personnel visited Normandy to honour those who died.
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Queen Elizabeth II 1926 - 2022
Following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II yesterday (8 Sep), Securitas Intelligence Unit have released the following brief.
