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City of London Police Christmas crime prevention plan unwrapped

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21/11/2023

City of London Police Christmas crime prevention plan unwrapped

The City of London Police is stepping into Christmas with a comprehensive policing plan to combat crime.

The prevention of violence against women and girls is at the forefront of the City of London Police’s Christmas message, ahead of the busiest festive period since the global pandemic.

With thousands of revellers expected to celebrate in the Square Mile, officers have carried out blind ‘Ask for Angela’ testing in licenced premises across the city.

‘Ask for Angela’ is an initiative that provides people with a phrase to use to get help from staff if they feel unsafe or uncomfortable in bars and clubs.

Of the random licensed venues tested, 72 percent passed the test. The bar staff recognised the code word when our female plain-clothed officer asked for “Angela”, leading to welfare checks and advice from staff and management.

The force’s licencing team is offering staff at the venues that failed the test training sessions to increase their skills, knowledge and confidence in identifying vulnerability and making appropriate interventions.

Safety initiatives

A number of safety initiatives, aimed at keeping women safe, will be running through the Christmas period and into the New Year, including:

‘Walk and Talk’ scheme, where women visiting, working or living in the City of London can ‘Walk and Talk’ with an officer, to share their thoughts on safety and on areas which they have concerns about.
Spiking training workshops for licensed premises staff on what to do if someone reports a drink spiking. Also officers will have test kits on certain nights so anyone concerned can have their drink tested.
Initiatives aimed at getting people home safely, including clamping down on unlicensed minicabs and a taxi marshalling service at Liverpool Street station.
A night safety hub at St Botolph’s church hall, in partnership with EC Bid. People can use the hub as a safe haven and get any medical assistance they may need.

Cycle team

The City of London Police’s cycle team is a new addition to the force’s increased presence this Christmas to help patrol the city’s streets over the festive period.

The cycle response unit is highly visible, approachable and able to quickly get through areas inaccessible to vehicles and will help to deter and detect criminals, as well as provide visible reassurance to the public.

Project Servator and counter terrorist officers will be using overt and covert tactics to keep people safe at Christmas markets and large gatherings.

Tackling violence against women

City of London Police temporary commissioner Pete O’Doherty said: “Over the festive season, we’re expecting a large number of visitors coming into the Square Mile to enjoy everything it has to offer. Our dedicated teams will be out in force across the city, working to a zero tolerance of criminal behaviour and ready to help wherever needed.

“We’re committed to tackling violence against women and girls, it will not be tolerated and it is not acceptable. We want you to know that we are doing all we can to make you feel safe.

“Women and girls shouldn’t have to avoid certain areas, or have the fear of being abused or harassed when they’re out. We are encouraging all men to challenge their friends and colleagues who may have crossed the line and help make women feel safer.”

In its role as the National Lead Force for Fraud, the City of London Police is also warning consumers to be vigilant when shopping for an online bargain in the Black Friday sales and during the Christmas period.

As consumers search online for bargains and gifts for loved ones, fraudsters are seeing this as an opportunity to trick people with the promise of great deals and big cash savings.

The sad reality is there will also be tens of thousands of people across the UK whose Christmas will be damaged, and in some cases destroyed, after discovering they have fallen foul of heartless criminals who specialise in tricking internet users with the promise of great online deals and big cash savings.

Tackling fraud

Temporary commissioner Pete O’Doherty added: “The run-up to Christmas is a prime time for fraudsters and we are determined to stop them taking money from hard-working people.

“To stop fraudsters in their tracks, be cautious of where and from whom you’re buying, especially if it is technology at a reduced price.

“Follow our simple advice so that your presents can be enjoyed by friends and family and not lost to fraudsters, and if you think you have been a victim of online shopping fraud, report it to Action Fraud.”

The larger footfall will increase the opportunities for criminals to target people’s property. The force’s phone snatching operation has led to the crime being cut in half and the robust approach will continue during the festive period. Bags and coats left unattended at Christmas gatherings also give rise to expensive personal belongings being stolen.

Proactive

Chair of the City of London Corporation’s Police Authority Board, James Thomson said: “The safety and security of visitors, residents and workers in the Square Mile is our number one priority.

“The festive season is a busy time for our nighttime economy, and we want everyone to enjoy their time in the Square Mile in the run up to the festive season.

“Nobody should be made to feel unsafe, and the City of London Police have been very proactive and innovative in their safety initiatives in keeping crime low in the Square Mile.

“There may be reduced availability of black cabs in the City due to restrictions in certain areas including Bank and Bishopsgate. A taxi marshalling scheme at Liverpool Street Station will be in operation during peak times but we are encouraging people to plan their journey home at the end of the evening.”

Helena Christensen helps to drive 50% sales growth at luxury lingerie brand Coco de Mer

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Helena Christensen has helped to drive 50% sales growth at luxury lingerie brand Coco de Mer.

The supermodel posed for lingerie campaigns during lockdown and has now gone behind the camera for a new collaboration.

Coco de Mer CEO and owner Lucy Litwack said high profile collaborations with celebrities such as Christensen and Pamela Anderson and institutions as diverse as the Victoria & Albert Museum, Playboy and even Sotheby’s auction house have powered Coco’s growth in recent years.

She spoke about business success with Coco de Mer on the Retales Podcast from Brightpearl by Sage which features unique and captivating stories of ecommerce retailers.

Coco de Mer is profitable and over the last three years online sales have risen by 50%, the wholesale division has grown fivefold and there has been a 45% increase in international stockists.

She said: “We have worked with Helena for three years and she was a customer of ours long before that.

“We did our first campaign with her in lockdown, called The Ultimate Female Gaze, where she acted as model, photographer and art director, shooting herself at home, because no one could travel at the time.

“We did a post-Covid campaign with her which was much more glamorous because suddenly everyone wanted to dress up after not being able to.

“Helena is a renowned photographer as well as supermodel and she has shot our new campaign with Charli Howard, our current ambassador. I loved the concept of passing the torch between Helena and Charli – it’s a real journey of female empowerment.”

Litwack said the luxury lingerie and erotica industry boomed during Covid lockdowns as consumers discovered how self love and sensual pleasure could aid mental well-being.

She said: “The pandemic empowered women in particular to prioritise their pleasure and to focus on self care. Now we are coming out of that period, yet pleasure is becoming a much more regular part of self-care, as you see with sexual wellness sitting within the beauty sector in shops and sites much more.”

Half of Coco de Mer’s sales come through its website and half through wholesalers such as Selfridges.

With lingerie sets at Coco de Mer costing more than £250, managing stock effectively is crucial in maintaining profitability.

Litwack has automated a lot of the stock control with new software and she said she is constantly analysing the business to make the buying side as efficient as possible.

Earlier this year, Coco de Mer’s switched to a digital first global strategy – moving its head office from Seven Dials in Covent Garden to a new space in Primrose Hill, North London, where wholesale operations, VIP appointments and bespoke fittings are hosted.

Litwack said that sustainability has really changed the lingerie industry in recent years.

Speaking to the Retales podcast, she said: “Sustainability has played a key role in shifting and improving the design process. We are using more organic materials and recycled fabrics and this year we were awarded the Butterfly Mark by Positive Luxury.”

Litwack – who created David Beckham’s first underwear range earlier in her career – has spent her entire career in lingerie.

She explained: “I just couldn’t ever leave. Lingerie is a way to redefine sexuality on our own terms as women. It’s literally the one item that you wear that no one else has to see.

“I loved this story from a surgeon who said to me: ‘Whenever I’ve got a really serious surgery to perform, I will always wear my best lingerie under my scrubs and it just gives me that secret power and confidence that I feel like I can do and achieve anything.’”

Litwack, who won silver for the International Women’s Award at the National Business Women’s Awards last week, led a management buy-out of Coco de Mer six years ago from previous owners Lovehoney and heads up an all-female team.

She said: “I was just so passionate about it and I felt like it had always punched above its weight but was yet to realise its full potential as a global luxury brand focused on female pleasure.”

She is critical of digital publishing giants such as Meta which will not allow Coco de Mer to celebrate female pleasure by advertising on either Facebook or Instagram.

She said: “Our current customers are our strongest ambassadors when it comes to attracting new customers.”

London’s Hospitality Industry Partners with Orbis for Trachoma Awareness on World Toilet Day

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London’s Hospitality Industry Partners with Orbis for Trachoma Awareness on World Toilet Day

Orbis, an international charity focused on preventing avoidable blindness, is taking an innovative approach this winter by promoting toilet selfies. Launching on World Toilet Day (19th November), the campaign, in collaboration with London’s hospitality venues, aims to raise awareness and combat trachoma, an eye disease responsible for visual impairment or blindness in 1.9 million people worldwide.

The #TrachomaToiletSelfie challenge, a unique initiative by Orbis, invites London residents to take a selfie with a difference – in the toilet. Participating locations are enhancing their restroom mirrors with special selfie stickers that encourage reflection and action. Sharing these selfies on social media with the campaign hashtag helps elevate awareness about trachoma, an infectious eye disease preventable through antibiotics, education in hygiene, and access to clean water and sanitation.

Despite being eradicated from most advanced nations over five decades ago, trachoma still endangers the vision of over 115 million people globally. The disease thrives in areas lacking proper sanitation. This year, Orbis celebrated the distribution of their 100 millionth antibiotic dose in Ethiopia, aimed at combating trachoma. However, the threat of trachoma persists until equal access to clean water and sanitation is a reality for all.

The campaign aligns with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 6, striving for universal sanitation and hygiene by 2030, coinciding with the WHO’s target for eradicating trachoma globally.

Orbis’s #TrachomaToiletSelfie challenge highlights the 64 million people at risk in Ethiopia due to trachoma in areas without proper sanitation facilities. The campaign also sheds light on the disproportionate impact of trachoma on women and girls, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.

Orbis’s role extends to collaborating with local entities for hygiene and eye care education, training community health workers in trachoma detection and referral, conducting surgeries, and working with organisations that install clean water systems and build toilets.

On World Toilet Day, a day for confronting sanitation challenges worldwide, Orbis reminds us of the potential for change, even through something as simple as a selfie.

Londoners, it’s time to capture, nominate, and contribute to the battle against trachoma!

Nominate a Friend! The campaign encourages participants to nominate three friends, utilising social media’s influence to further spread the word.

Envisioning a Trachoma-Free World Orbis is committed to eliminating trachoma by 2030. Participate in the #TrachomaToiletSelfie challenge and aid in realising this goal.

For more information about the campaign, Orbis’s initiatives, and how to get involved, please visit https://gbr.orbis.org/en/trachoma-toilet-selfie

Unveiling the 2023 Pet and Animal Care Award Winners: Champions of Innovation and Animal Welfare Excellence

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Unveiling the 2023 Pet and Animal Care Award Winners: Champions of Innovation and Animal Welfare Excellence

Business Awards UK is thrilled to present the esteemed winners and finalists of the 2023 Pet and Animal Care Awards. This esteemed event salutes the leaders in the pet and animal care industry, celebrating their enthusiasm, innovative spirit, and unwavering dedication. This year’s recipients have distinguished themselves with cutting-edge technological advancements in veterinary care and meaningful initiatives that prioritise the well-being of our pets, thus embodying the pinnacle of excellence.

2023 Pet and Animal Care Awards Winners

● PawSquad – Innovative Animal Health Technology
● VETPASS – Outstanding Pet Care App
● Stellar Vets – Outstanding Veterinary Clinic
● Ria Cohen Family Law – Most Positive Community Impact
● Four Paws Walking and Training Ltd – Exceptional Pet Trainer, Outstanding Animal Behaviourist
● Muddy Buddyz – Best Mobile Dog Groomer
● Little Paws Microchipping & Ultrasounds – Best Mobile Animal Care Provider
● The Pawfect Pad – Best Dog Kennels / Home Boarding
● Sausage Stays – Best Pet-Friendly Hotel
● Breedera – Exceptional Pet and Animal Technology
● Pet Impact – Most Eco-Friendly Pet Product

2023 Pet and Animal Care Awards Finalists

● Piggie Parcels – Innovative Animal Health Technology, Most Eco-Friendly Pet Product
● PawSquad – Outstanding Pet Care App, Outstanding Veterinary Clinic
● VETPASS – Exceptional Pet and Animal Technology
● Muddy Buddyz – Best Mobile Animal Care Provider
● Breedera – Innovative Animal Health Technology, Outstanding Pet Care App
● Brookbarn Dog Boarding – Best Dog Kennels / Home Boarding, Most Positive Community Impact
● Scooby Doos – Best Mobile Dog Groomer

The awardees of this year have not just raised the bar in the industry but also showcased their devotion to the betterment of animal welfare, ecological responsibility, and cutting-edge solutions. From the commitment of Stellar Vets to provide top-tier care at reasonable prices to Breedera’s innovative approach to simplifying the administrative tasks of breeders, these companies are leading the charge in advancing the pet and animal care sector. As we conclude this year’s ceremony, we look forward to the innovative strides and progress these leaders will introduce in the forthcoming year.

Launch of Flare App for Student Safety Receives Backing from UK Student Unions and Groups

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Launch of Flare App for Student Safety Receives Backing from UK Student Unions and Groups

The Cambridge University-founded startup, CAUSE, proudly announces the launch of Flare, their first digital application designed as an emergency SOS tool for students. Flare, an app facilitating rapid emergency messaging to trusted contacts, is a creation of a dynamic team of King’s College, Cambridge graduates.

Flare is designed to enhance safety in campus environments, allowing users to effortlessly send urgent messages to their loved ones. The app’s intuitive design lets users trigger an emergency notification to a predetermined contact with just a single tap on the phone’s lock screen, positioning Flare as an essential safety tool for students.

The app’s introduction has garnered significant support from student unions and groups across the UK, aligning with their shared vision for a safer and more inclusive campus. These groups form the core of Flare’s Advisory Board, focusing on advocating for student safety throughout the UK.

Among the early adopters is Trinity College Students’ Union (TCSU) at Cambridge University. TCSU President Naomi Vince commented, “Student safety on nights out is one of the biggest concerns for University Students’ Unions. Enjoying nightlife is a staple of the university student experience and with Flare, safety is made a priority so students can go out and have fun worry-free. Supporting a platform that helps our students was an obvious decision.”

Students Against Sexual Harassment and Assault (SASHA) at the University of Leeds is also a founding partner with Flare. SASHA Secretary Kay Corbin said, “SASHA is incredibly excited to begin working with Flare, a company whose remarkable dedication to enhancing personal safety perfectly complements our mission. This partnership represents a pivotal moment for us, as it strengthens our ability to serve and protect our student community. Flare’s innovative solutions and proactive approach align seamlessly with our commitment to student support. We are confident that this collaboration will help us foster a culture of safety and well-being within the student community, setting new standards for student security.”

Gabriel Brown, CEO and Co-Founder of CAUSE, spoke about the app’s partnerships: “Flare isn’t just an app; it’s a movement that is all about creating safer communities. We’re thrilled to see the positive response from the student community and we are committed to continuously enhancing Flare to champion safety in university communities.”

Supporting the launch of Flare is a growing list of partnerships with youth and community-led organisations, including:

Trinity College Students’ Union, University of Cambridge
Royal Academy of Music Students’ Union, University of London
It Happens Here, King’s College London
Labour and Co-operative Society, King’s College London
Environmental Society, Imperial College London
Labour and Co-operative Society, University College London
Students for Global Health, University College London
Sexpression, University of Birmingham
Students Against Sexual Harassment and Assault (SASHA), University of Leeds
Vegetarian and Vegan Society, University of Liverpool
Enactus Society, University of York
Amnesty International Society, Roehampton University
Skin For All
Groundswell Project UK

Bermondsey change consultancy celebrates 15 years in business

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Bermondsey change consultancy celebrates 15 years in business

AKD Solutions, the black-owned organisational change consultancy based in South Bermondsey, is today celebrating 15 years in business.

Originally founded as a small London-based change firm, today AKD has 40 employees and partners with offices in London and Lagos.

It helps a diverse set of businesses from Sport England to Manchester Airport Group with organisational change programmes that cover leadership development, equality, diversity and inclusion and cultural transformation.

Proud to practise what they preach, the company has a very diverse workforce.

Paint the world orange

The goal for the next 15 years is to ‘paint the world orange’ – bringing their services and distinctive brand to the world and evolving into a multinational, multi-lingual organisation, with global partners who are aligned to their beliefs about how difficult conversations can lead to organisational change and brilliance.

Over the last 15 years, the team has worked with companies on important change programmes including with global logistics firm DB Schenker – where AKD implemented a programme, “We are Schenker”.

It was its first global project, with its proprietary learning solution being used by 72,000 employees across the world. AKD facilitated a training programme which was rolled out worldwide to great acclaim.

Another moment of pride was working on the #TellYourStory campaign, where AKD was commissioned by UK Sport, Sport England, Sport Wales, Sport Scotland and Sport Northern Ireland to undertake a comprehensive research looking at Race, Racism and Sport. The company spoke to 325 people, including participants, coaches, volunteers and parents about their lived experiences and created a highly influential report – #TellYourStory.

Celebrate the strides

CEO Akin Thomas said: “It’s important to stop and take a moment to celebrate the strides we’ve made over the last decade and a half – our work impacts businesses and the community. We’ve grown in terms of the services we offer and the expertise that we’ve developed and share with our clients. We also developed a capacity for complex and ambitious challenges.

“The rapid expansion of tech in learning is one of the greatest changes we’ve noticed. In my opinion it should enhance learning, not define it. Too often the opposite is true. Industry has embraced the need for greater diversity and inclusion even when governments have actively tried to undermine fairness. More people are now willing to ‘lean in’ to race and have hard conversations, and are more intentional to commit to change.”

NorgesGruppen Enhances MENY’s Operations with Manhattan Active WM

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NorgesGruppen Enhances MENY’s Operations with Manhattan Active WM

Manhattan Associates Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH) is delighted to announce its partnership with NorgesGruppen, Norway’s premier grocery retailer. NorgesGruppen has selected Manhattan Active® Warehouse Management (Manhattan Active WM) to bolster delivery services for MENY, its prestigious supermarket brand.

NorgesGruppen’s portfolio includes prominent Norwegian brands such as Kiwi, Meny, Spar, and Joker, spanning from discount stores to premium supermarkets. Its impressive reach includes 1,800 grocery stores and 900 convenience goods stores, alongside its wholesale division ASKO, which distributes over 25,000 products to 14,000 clients from 13 warehouses, catering to 88 percent of Norway’s population.

Per Ola Drøpping, CEO of NorgesGruppen Data, shared, “As the online segment continued to grow, it became clear we needed to analyse our supply chain and warehouse capabilities to keep up with our customers’ expectations, both online and in-store. With such an expansive network of stores, and an increasingly active online customer base, meeting our customer’s often exacting expectations is a full-time challenge.”

Vegard Kjuus, CEO of MENY, said, “As a specific response to expected e-commerce demands, we now fulfill online orders from 50 stores and are in the process of building a new e-commerce fulfilment center, that will improve customer service across the capital, Oslo. We have the greatest selection of food products in Norway delivered to our customer’s homes, and with the new facility, we will have an even greater selection, including high quality fresh produce, bakery, prepared food and hand-cut meat, fish and cheese.”

Kjuus continued, “The warehouse management solution from Manhattan is strong, and we have high expectations that it will help us meet customer’s future requirements within e-commerce.”

Drøpping further noted, “Being a cloud-native application, Manhattan Active Warehouse Management is aligned with the NorgesGruppen technology strategy of agility, and innovation. We have high confidence in the functional capability of Manhattan Active WM and more broadly speaking, the Manhattan Active platform’s capacity to support Meny and NorgesGruppen.”

Craig Summers, Managing Director for UK, Ireland, and Nordics, added, “The geographical challenges and sophisticated buying patterns of Norwegians make fulfilling the MENY brand promise a challenge. In Manhattan Active WM, Per, Vegard and their teams have a solution where innovation, agility and flexibility are built into its very DNA, making NorgesGruppen well placed to meet the needs of its customers not just today, but well into the future too.”

Honouring Leaders in Finance: The 2023 Accountancy Awards by Business Awards UK

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Honouring Leaders in Finance: The 2023 Accountancy Awards by Business Awards UK

Business Awards UK is thrilled to announce the outstanding achievers of the v. This year, we celebrate a fusion of established firms with deep-rooted histories and forward-thinking professionals redefining the finance sector. The awards showcase a spectrum of talent, from Court Enforcement Specialists’ innovative approach in High Court and Civil Enforcement, Beatriz at Directive Finance’s commitment to making accountancy accessible for emerging entrepreneurs, to the enduring practices of RPG Crouch Chapman, a fixture in the City of London since 1892. This recognition reflects the dynamic and exceptional nature of today’s accountancy field.

Business Awards UK Accountancy Awards 2023 Winners

● Court Enforcement Specialists Ltd – Best Financial Reporting
● Directive Finance Ltd – Best Newcomer Accountancy Firm
● TKI Bookkeeping & Accounts Ltd – Boutique Accountancy Firm of the Year
● Studio Andrea Matera – Tax Advisory Firm of the Year
● RPG Crouch Chapman – Auditor of the Year
● Court Enforcement Specialists Ltd (Ryan Mcfarlane) – Rising Star Accountant
● RPG Crouch Chapman – Tax Team of the Year

Business Awards UK Accountancy Awards 2023 Finalists

● Court Enforcement Specialists Ltd – Best Newcomer Accountancy Firm
● Directive Finance Ltd – Best Financial Reporting
● TKI Bookkeeping & Accounts Ltd – Tax Advisory Firm of the Year
● Studio Andrea Matera – Tax Team of the Year
● Future Insight Consultancy – Boutique Accountancy Firm of the Year
● Directive Finance Ltd – Accountancy Firm of the Year
● Studio Andrea Matera (Andrea Matera) – Rising Star Accountant

The 2023 edition of the Accountancy Awards has highlighted the extraordinary talent and dedication within the finance sector. Finalists have demonstrated innovation and diligence, introducing fresh concepts and approaches within the field. The award winners, leading these changes, have made significant strides in areas such as efficient tax planning and customised accounting solutions. Their joint efforts emphasize the importance of accountancy in ensuring the success of businesses, guiding new entrepreneurs, and maintaining financial clarity.

Business Awards UK warmly congratulates all the award winners and finalists for their impactful contributions that guide the financial paths of businesses and individuals alike.

Britway Airport Transfer Ltd Achieves New Heights in Transportation Services

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Britway Airport Transfer Ltd Achieves New Heights in Transportation Services

Britway Airport Transfer Ltd is marking a new chapter in its journey, showcasing significant growth in the competitive world of transportation. As a reputable and award-winning airport transfer service in London, Britway has earned the trust of 900 clients and now delivers regular transfers to about 500 clients each week throughout the UK. The company’s success is further highlighted by acquiring clients from various national corporations, including 20th Century Studios, Stephen Jones Millinery, Wärtilä, Lancaster Toyota, Cellink, and Tuesday’s Child.

Since its inception during the global pandemic in 2020, Britway has risen above the challenges faced by the transportation industry, including the recruitment of reliable drivers and attracting clients. The company responded to these challenges by implementing safety measures in its vehicles and adapting its services to cater to the changing needs of its clients, shifting from holiday airport transfers to long-distance journeys.

Britway’s strategic focus on customer needs has led to the development of effective pricing strategies and diverse advertising campaigns, involving an annual investment of around $360,000. These efforts have strengthened Britway’s brand and fine-tuned its services to align with customer expectations.

Over the past three years, Britway has expanded its range of services to include new tours and coach tours, thereby enhancing its offerings to a growing clientele.

Director Amintha Malmalabaduge commented, “The most gratifying aspect is that the company has been able to extend our family legacy, with the airport transfer service now proudly recognised as a thriving father-and-son venture. Alongside this, we have welcomed a talented new team into the fold, ensuring that its commitment to excellence continues to soar as it moves forward together.”

He further emphasized, “The professional growth of our business and the added dynamic of working with my father have contributed significantly to our success. This collaboration has led to increased customer satisfaction, heightened client demand, and a surge of interest in our new services.”

As Britway Airport Transfer Ltd continues to evolve, it invites clients to experience hassle-free transportation, providing the peace of mind needed to focus on their crucial tasks.

Two Decades of Security Excellence: Christie and Associates’ Milestone Anniversary

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Two Decades of Security Excellence: Christie and Associates’ Milestone Anniversary

Christie and Associates is celebrating an impressive 20-year journey of providing exceptional private military security services, both in London and internationally. Originating as a bodyguard service in London, the firm has since transformed into a premier provider of close protection for a diverse range of clients including corporate executives, board members, and entrepreneurs.

Moreover, Christie and Associates has extended its expertise to cater to private residential security needs of royal families and create custom surveillance solutions for some of London’s most esteemed law firms.

This 20th anniversary marks the firm’s dedication to maintaining high standards and evolving within the dynamic private security sector. The recruitment strategy of Christie and Associates focuses on hiring ex-members of the British military, ensuring a majority of their staff in close protection, surveillance, and intelligence roles have extensive experience and specialised training. The firm prides itself on its team leaders from prestigious units like the British Special Boat Service (SBS) and Special Reconnaissance Regiment (SRR), signifying its commitment to employing the most proficient professionals.

Christie and Associates has established a trusted reputation for its discreet yet effective security solutions, serving a clientele that values utmost professionalism and confidentiality. As the firm looks ahead, it continues to strive for the highest standards of service, perpetuating its tradition of excellence in the realm of private military security.

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