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  • ProtectUK Lunch and Learn webinar

    Register now to join the November Lunch and Learn webinar

    Looking for ways to improve your protective security and preparedness? Read on...
  • City

    NPSA seeks barrier manufacturers and innovators for test programme

    The NPSA is seeking manufacturers and innovators to be involved in a Vehicle Security Barriers (VSBs) test programme.
  • ACT for Local Authorities

    Counter Terrorism Policing launches ACT for Local Authorities at International Security Expo

    Today, 30 September, Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) has launched ACT for Local Authorities.
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    Download the new Martyn's Law Myth Buster

    The Home Office is pleased to share additional material about the Act including a one page leaflet and a myth buster.
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    Cinema business leaders unite to champion terrorism preparedness

    Leaders from across the cinema sector gathered on 3 July 2025 for a high-profile industry event aimed at raising…
  • Snapshot of Martyn's Law video explainer

    Watch: new Martyn’s Law explainer video

    The Home Office has released a short video designed to educate viewers on the scope and requirements of the new…
  • Inside CTP Podcast

    Human source handler reveals the unsung heroes ‘stopping terror attacks’ in the new Inside Counter Terrorism Policing podcast

    Under the cypher ‘Emma’ a CTP source handler has talked about the importance of human intelligence when tackling…
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    Landmark anti-terror legislation gains Royal Assent

    Premises and events will be better prepared to respond to attacks as landmark legislation known as Martyn’s Law gained…
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    Palestine Action proscribed

    Palestine Action has been proscribed under Section 3 of the Terrorism Act 2000.
    This makes it a criminal…
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SUBSTANTIAL – An attack is likely

The threat to the UK (England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) from terrorism is SUBSTANTIAL. Threat levels are designed to give a broad indication of the likelihood of a terrorist attack.

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