Blog / Security Industry
General articles covering the UK private security sector, best practices, and industry developments.
Generic workforce management platforms were built for general use and retrofitted to security. The result is a product that charges enterprise prices for features that don’t fit the industry. Here’s why UK security companies are switching to purpose-built alternatives.
SIA compliance requirements have changed in 2026. From increased licence fees to new refresher training obligations and Martyn’s Law, here’s what UK security companies need to know — and how to stay on top of it operationally.
BS 7858 is the British Standard for screening individuals in security environments. This guide explains what it covers, who it applies to, and how to stay compliant.
The SIA Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) is the quality standard that separates professional security operators from the rest. This guide explains what it involves, how to achieve it, and how to maintain it at scale.
Guard no-shows cost UK security companies far more than a missing shift. This guide breaks down the real financial and reputational impact — and the operational changes that prevent them.
Everything UK security companies need to know about SIA licence compliance in 2026 — from licensable roles and renewal timelines to how modern guard management software eliminates manual compliance checks.
TacDesk has launched fully transparent, fixed pricing — published on the website, locked for the life of your subscription, with no setup fees and no contracts. Here is how we compare to TrackTik, Timegate, Trackforce and the rest.
The IR35 off-payroll working rules affect UK security companies using contractors, agency workers, or self-employed guards. This guide covers Status Determination Statements, key employment status tests, and how to manage your exposure.
Key holding and alarm response is high-value but high-risk. This guide covers SIA licensing, insurance, BS 8584, key storage protocols, documentation requirements, and lone worker safety for UK security companies.
TUPE applies to most UK security contract transfers. This guide explains what outgoing and incoming contractors must do — from Employee Liability Information to inherited terms — and how to manage the handover operationally.
The SIA Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) is increasingly essential for UK security companies. This guide explains what the assessment involves, the common preparation challenges, and how guard management software can generate the compliance evidence assessors look for.
Choosing guard management software for a UK security company is a compliance decision as much as an operational one. This guide covers the eight features that matter most — from SIA licence verification to ACS compliance support and pricing models.
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