At least 700 British people are thought to have travelled to the Middle East to join jihadist organisations, and the influence of extremism in the UK has become a growing concern. A new curriculum is being launched to help tackle the radicalisation of young Muslims. Pakistani politician and Islamic scholar Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri hopes the […]
UK Leads the Way with £15.8m Seizure of Counterfeit and Unlicensed Medicines and Devices
MHRA announced £15.8 million worth of counterfeit and unlicensed medicines and devices have been seized in the UK. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) today (18 June) announced £15.8 million worth of counterfeit and unlicensed medicines and devices have been seized in the UK as part of a global operation. The seizures – […]
Paddington Bear Writer Awarded CBE for Services to Children’s Literature
Surelock is proud to act for Paddington and Company Limited for protection of its intellectual property rights. Michael Bond, 89, said he may take much-loved character to the ceremony The author was also given an OBE in 1997 for his creation Paddington Bear Big screen success introduced the bear to a new generation of children […]
Alert: Scammers are Changing Tactics to Commit Courier Fraud
The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau’s (NFIB) proactive intelligence team is warning people about a new variation of courier fraud involving Foreign Exchange Bureaus. As with traditional types of courier fraud, the victim receives a phone call and they are told that they’re speaking to a police officer and that the police want them to assist […]
Clydebank Shops Could be Stocking Dangerous Fake Booze, Warns Top Cop
Shops in Clydebank could be selling bottles of fake alcohol containing a poisonous chemical, a top cop has warned. Chief inspector Kenny Thomson, from Police Scotland’s specialist crime division, said people in the town are at risk of consuming dodgy booze that could cause serious health problems. The fake alcohol sold in shops and online […]
Five Steps to Protect Your Business from Cyber Attack
A cyber attack is unauthorised access to your IT network by an outsider. This is commonly done with malware (malicious software), unwittingly downloaded through spam emails, intentionally downloaded software or harmful websites. They run on your computer, sometimes relaying everything you type to hackers. Other methods include accessing your network through poorly protected Wi-Fi networks, […]