All Archive Titles articles – Page 1205
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Beckett sees ETS in action
Environment secretary Margaret Beckett visited Shell's trading floor to take part in the UK's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).
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What can Europe teach us about renewables?
With the worldwide boom in renewable energy we consider why, compared with other countries, the UK has failed to give it the priority it deserves.
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Hewitt gives green light to £20 million solar power project
Thousands of homes and offices across the UK could be powered by cleaner energy as part of a £20 million solar power programme approved by trade and industry secretary Patricia Hewitt.
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Wilson calls for less complacency in face of continued rise of CO2 emissions
New figures on carbon levels show worrying rise in emissions in the last two years, prompting government ministers to call for greater industry commitment.
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On the road to Utopia
When a theft takes place on a client's premises and losses occur, it's very often the security contractor that will make a claim to the insurer.
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Archive TitlesThameslink secure once more
Eight stations operated by franchise owner Thameslink that were among the first in the country to receive 'Secure Stations' status over two years ago have had that status renewed following thorough inspections by the British Transport Police (BTP).
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Password-protection: learn it, do it
Ask most blue chip company bosses about their organisation's most valuable assets and 'data' will be high on the list. Why, then, do so many firms leave their confidential information open to abuse and public scrutiny? We outline the need for password-protection of data networks.
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Insurance is no substitute
Good security should go hand-in-hand with reduced insurance claims and – consequently – reduced premiums. To achieve such an equilibrium, though, we argue that drastic action must be taken by all players in the game: insurers, security contractors and end users.
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Archive TitlesPlaying it safe in Hamleys
The in-house security team at Hamleys, the renowned children's toy store in London's Regent Street, has chosen Checkpoint Meto to help out with a security upgrade at the store.
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Archive TitlesPI Vision in RAID on Guildford
PI Vision's 2nd Eyes Enterprise digital recording system is monitoring Guildford Town Centre
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JSIC Forum targets police reform
The third annual Joint Security Industry Council Security Forum will feature presentations and workshops dedicated to the Private Security Industry Act and the extended police family
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UK security on the export trail
We review a recent visit by British Embassy Commercial Officers – and examine how the UK security, fire, police and public services sectors are benefiting from a bespoke Industry Briefing Course devised by Trade Partners (UK).
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Learning by experience
In the first of a two-part examination, independent consultant Stewart Kidd reveals how the impact of globalisation and the growth of corporate culture have combined to shape the role of security managers in UK plc.
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Archive TitlesLines of enquiry
The seamless integration of existing CCTV systems covering 17 disparate towns to bring monitoring into a single, central Control Room presented a huge challenge for Cumbria Police and systems designer Ultrak. As we find out, small doses of political will can go a long way when it comes ...
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A shift in employees' rights
The Government's plans for assisting parents to work more flexible hours are due to be implemented in April next year.
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Archive TitlesRecognition is due
Biometric technology has been with us for a number of years now, yet we are still more likely to see such systems playing their part in a Hollywood movie than in the UK's corporate security environment. Could a sea change in end users' attitudes be on the cards?
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Divide and rule
Wire mesh partitioning supplied by industrial safety specialist Troax (UK) has been used to create a secure storage area for high value merchandise at retail chain Londis' regional distribution centre located in Andover.The new storage area was completed during a major refurbishment project at the centre, which serves Londis stores ...
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Thefts throw spotlight on need for dedicated national lorry desk
The theft of lorry loads at warehouses, rest stops or in transit has now reached such epidemic proportions that a better-funded national intelligence unit is a must.
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A day in The Security Lifecycle
Organisations using the Internet for business-critical applications such as remote VPN access and e-business solutions must look to build a security infrastructure that balances the contradictory aims of 'keeping the bad guys out' with 'letting the good guys in'. As we explain, ...