UK Terror Threat Level Raised to 'Severe'
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 06:37 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
The UK terror threat level has been raised to its highest for four years due to an increased risk of attacks. The move comes after a review of intelligence by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre.
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