Jane Embury on a new London review The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has commissioned a new report into the city’s preparedness for a terrorist incident. Lord Toby Harris has been appointed to write the independent review and report. It is expected to be completed by the of this year. He chairs the National Preparedness […]
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Terrorism and Covid-19
Jane Embury looks at an unlikely legacy of the pandemic We all think we know how Covid-19 has shaped the health of nations around the world. For most of us, while the pandemic has changed our lives, we simply want a return to old normalities. But Covid-19 is leaving behind some unwelcome legacies including, perhaps, […]
The architecture of old threats
Jane Embury, director, reminds us that some threats haven’t gone away We’re slowly emerging from one national threat and, maybe, forgetting about another. That’s hardly surprising, because it’s easy to forget about terrorism when Covid-19 has been uppermost in our minds. But as we redouble efforts to build for the future, it’s worth remembering the […]
New threat, old threat
Jane Embury, director, looks at a threat that hasn’t gone away It’s been a year dominated by Covid-19. Not least, its impact on lives lost, jobs lost and social dislocation. But while the pandemic may be on the retreat, not everybody’s mind has been concentrated on the things that really matter. UK counter-terrorism chiefs have […]
Safety, safety…and safety
Jane Embury, director, looks at fire safety and some disturbing facts emerging from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry. As a company involved in the design, fabrication and supply of advanced glazing systems, our business is all about safety. Our systems are accredited to UK, EU, US and Asian fire safety standards. We’ve even live-tested one of […]
