The Security Industry Authority (SIA) set out its regulatory activity for April to June 2026 in a report published on 8 October 2026. It said that as of September 2026 there were more than 447,500 licence holders in the UK. In the quarter, 475 licences were refused, 378 suspended and 1,553 revoked, the report said. Over the year to 31 March 2026, it cited 1,710 refusals, 2,164 suspensions and 8,286 revocations.

Between 1 April and 30 June, the SIA received 2,578 intelligence reports, of which about 60% were of direct relevance and contained enough detail for regulatory action, according to the report. It said 997 of the reports received were substantiated and subject to further regulatory action, and 12 whistleblowing reports were received. The regulator also reported opening 230 intervention cases.

The report recorded 1,054 licence inspections and 63 unannounced visits at training centres in the quarter, along with 80 improvement requirements and 11 restrictions on learner registrations. Nine Approved Contractor Scheme approvals were withdrawn, and the report stated that five people and businesses were convicted in the period.