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Common causes of break-ins in commercial property

Security is a serious issue for any business and it seems that threats now come from every angle. While the main focus these days is…

How to choose the right access control system for your business

Knowing that you need to have some control over who is entering your premises and who has access to potentially sensitive parts of your business…

Guide to Data Protection Laws and the Use of CCTV at Commercial Property

It has been demonstrated that a CCTV security system is one of the most effective measures you can take to both prevent and detect crime…

Comparison Guide: What is the difference between active and passive fire protection?

The Benefits of Professionally Installed Business Alarms vs DIY

Times are hard, and if the latest forecasts are to be believed, they’re not going to be getting better any time soon. Energy, petrol and…

Are Businesses Responsible for Fire Safety & PAT Testing of Office Equipment for Home Workers?

For many people, the coronavirus pandemic has had a significant impact on their working lives. For some, it’s actually been a positive thing, with hybrid…

The Bradford City Stadium Fire

Bradford City’s home fixture with Lincoln City on 11 May 1985 should have been a day of celebration. It was the last day of the…

The King’s Cross Fire

The idea of the London Underground was first proposed in the 1830s. The first line, between Paddington and Farringdon, opened in January 1863 – a remarkable…

The Great Fire of New York

Background Almost exactly 110 years after the Great Fire of London, another major conflagration occurred in a large city, but this time under very different…

The Burning of the Library of Alexandria

The origins of the Library of Alexandria Alexandria, a city situated on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast, was founded by and named after Alexander the Great, who lived…

Fires That Changed Our World

Learning to make and control fire was one of the defining achievements in the evolution of mankind. Having fire meant that we could keep warm…

The History of Fire and How Humans Discovered It

At Scutum London, fire is what dictates our day-to-day lives. Most of the time, our focus is on the very real dangers of fire, its…