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The SIA welcomes Mike Cunningham CBE QPM as new Chair

Mike Cunningham CBE QPM is to start his new role as Chair of the SIA on 1 March 2026. Appointed by the Home Office, his term as Chair will run for 3 years.

Mike Cunningham CBE QPM, appointed as Chair of the SIA

The Home Office has today (16 February 2026) confirmed its appointment of Mike Cunningham as the new Chair of the SIA.

Transparency data: SIA enforcement report

A monthly report on the SIA's enforcement activity.

Corporate report: SIA prosecutions

A list of the people and companies prosecuted by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) over the last 12 months.

Transparency data: Active SIA prosecution cases

A list of the people and companies the SIA is currently prosecuting.

Over £40,000 recovered from convicted security boss

The Security Industry Authority successfully reclaimed £40,941.60 from John Gaines, who was convicted of defrauding his security company’s employees in 2019.

Building Martyn's Law regulation together

Laura Gibb, the SIA's new Executive Director for Martyn's Law, gives her thoughts after 4 weeks in the role.

SIA licence holders

Data on SIA licence holders. Includes a breakdown by age, gender, nationality, licensing sector and UK region.

SIA licence applications

Data on SIA licence applications. This page is updated on a monthly basis.

SIA approved contractors

Data on SIA approved contractors. Includes the total number of approved contractors and a breakdown by licensing sector and UK region.

SIA Approved Contractor

Avantguard Security Ltd holds SIA Approved Contractor Scheme Status for the provision of Security Guarding & Key Holding services.

Latest ACS Audit Score: +107

Federations of Small Businesses

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of Small Business

Avantguard Security Ltd
Unit D1 Arundel Court, Park Bottom, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 0AA
Tel: 01903 890261 Email: info@avantguardsecurity.co.uk

Recognising The Terror Threat

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National Counter Terrorism Security Office

Blog - At the Forefront

Click above to access the Avantguard Blog 'At The Forefront', containing lots of industry related articles.

UK Threat Level

Click above for information about the latest

UK Terrorist Threat Level

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