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Is Your Intruder Alarm Future-Proof? What 2026 Changes Mean for UK Businesses
Security Systems3 June 2026·8 min read

Is Your Intruder Alarm Future-Proof? What 2026 Changes Mean for UK Businesses

PSTN switch-off, 2G retirement, false alarm limits, and alarm grading are all affecting how commercial intruder alarms are specified and monitored in 2026. Here is the practical check every business should make now.

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RPEEP Duties Are Now Live: What Responsible Persons Must Do in 2026
Fire Safety Compliance1 June 2026·8 min read

RPEEP Duties Are Now Live: What Responsible Persons Must Do in 2026

The new evacuation planning duties are now in force in England. Here is what responsible persons need to do now, where most portfolios are exposed, and how to close the gap quickly.

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Lithium Battery Charging Fire Safety for UK Business Premises in 2026
Fire Safety26 May 2026·8 min read

Lithium Battery Charging Fire Safety for UK Business Premises in 2026

Lithium battery fire incidents are climbing. Here is a practical guide for UK business owners and facilities teams on charging zones, procurement, storage, and emergency planning.

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Martyn's Law Is Coming: What UK Businesses Need to Check on Their Premises Security
Security Compliance15 May 2026·8 min read

Martyn's Law Is Coming: What UK Businesses Need to Check on Their Premises Security

The new statutory guidance is out, the SIA is preparing to regulate, and publicly accessible premises have a window to get ready. Here is what Martyn's Law means for CCTV, access control, lockdown, evacuation and day-to-day security planning.

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Is Your Business Alarm System Still Working? The PSTN Switch-Off Explained
Security Systems9 April 2026·9 min read

Is Your Business Alarm System Still Working? The PSTN Switch-Off Explained

The PSTN network is being switched off by January 2027, and several related changes have already happened. If your alarm relies on a legacy phone line, 2G/3G, or BT Redcare, your monitoring may already be gone.

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Access Control Systems for UK Businesses: A Complete Guide (2026)
Access Control17 April 2026·9 min read

Access Control Systems for UK Businesses: A Complete Guide (2026)

Wireless systems now outsell wired for the first time. Mobile credentials have tripled in adoption. A plain guide to access control types, costs, compliance, and what to avoid before a problem forces your hand.

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Fire Risk Assessment for Businesses in England: What the Law Requires in 2026
Fire Safety31 March 2026·8 min read

Fire Risk Assessment for Businesses in England: What the Law Requires in 2026

What the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 actually requires, what changed in April 2026, the five steps, common mistakes, and the consequences of getting it wrong.

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Commercial Fire Alarm Systems: What Every Business Needs to Know
Fire Alarms12 March 2026·6 min read

Commercial Fire Alarm Systems: What Every Business Needs to Know

BS 5839 categories, conventional vs addressable systems, false alarm causes, what a professional installation looks like, and how to choose an installer in Greater Manchester.

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