Manchester Arena bombing

In an exclusive interview with Greater Manchester’s Chief Fire Officer Dave Russel, he shares his own approach to leadership and how the service has moved on with a strong focus on culture and ambition to deliver excellence for the people of Manchester.

The government has published new guidance that explains how those responsible for premises and events can determine whether they fall within the scope of Martyn’s Law and how to comply with their legal duties.

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service talk to Catherine Levin about their multi agency terrorist attack preparation exercise, Operation Cerberus.

Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) has announced two major initiatives to help organisations improve their protective security and readiness for terrorist attacks, responding directly to recommendations from the Manchester Arena Inquiry.

The government has confirmed it will establish a new annual national day to honour victims and survivors of terrorism, with the first commemoration scheduled for 21 August 2026.

A senior GMP officer will face a misconduct meeting over their role in the Manchester Arena bombing response, following an IOPC investigation.

Landmark anti-terror legislation, known as Martyn’s Law, has gained Royal Assent and become law. This new legislation will make sure venues across the UK must consider the security of the public and take steps to protect them from harm.

This week marked significant progress for the safety and security of public spaces, as the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, informally known as Martyn’s Law, progressed through the Report Stage in the House of Lords.

The National Emergencies Trust is now five years old and has since its creation in 2019 developed a growing community of grassroots and national charities, delivering vital frontline support to those affected by UK disasters.

The Home Secretary paid tribute to the tireless campaigning by Figen Murray whose son Martyn died in the Manchester Arena bombing in 2017, and confirmed that legislation to increase preparedness for, and protection from, terrorist attacks at public venues has now started its journey through Parliament.