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Note: The following text is a quote:
https://www.mi5.gov.uk/output/threat-levels.html
THREAT LEVELS
Members of the public should always remain alert to the danger of terrorism and report any suspicious activity to the police on 999 or the anti-terrorist hotline: 0800 789 321. If your information does not relate to an imminent threat, you can also contact the Security Service via the How You Can Help us page.
Current threat level
The current threat level is assessed as SEVERE (as of 22nd January 2010 - see threat level history for previous changes).
This means that a terrorist attack is highly likely.
See The UK’s threat level system for more information on what threat levels mean, who decides the level of threat and how the threat level system is used.
The Government continues to maintain a state of heightened readiness in response to the threat from international terrorism. It remains the Government’s policy to issue warnings or advice if this ever became necessary to protect public safety in the event of a specific and credible terrorist threat.
Source and form of the threat
The threat of international terrorism comes from a diverse range of sources, including Al Qaida and associated networks, and those who share Al Qaida’s ideology but do not have direct contact with them. A threat could manifest itself from a lone individual or group, rather than a larger network. Domestic terrorism related to Northern Ireland, principally from dissident Irish Republican and Loyalist terrorist groups, also remains a threat.
The terrorist threat can take a number of forms, as terrorists may use a variety of methods of attack to achieve their objectives. These may include explosive devices, firearms, missiles, kidnapping, infiltration and electronic attacks. See the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) (new window) website for practical advice on how to defend against these threats.
This page has been produced in consultation with the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC). It will be regularly reviewed and updated. Whilst every care has been taken in preparing this summary, the Security Service accepts no liability for any statement contained therein (see our Content Disclaimer).
Threat level history
22 January 2010
Threat level raised to SEVERE
Security Service news announcement
20 July 2009
Threat level lowered to SUBSTANTIAL
Security Service news announcement
4 July 2007
Threat level lowered to SEVERE
Security Service news announcement
30 June 2007
Threat level raised to CRITICAL
Security Service news announcement
14 August 2006
Threat level lowered to SEVERE
Home Office press release
10 August 2006
Threat level raised to CRITICAL
Home Office press release
1 August 2006
Threat level published for the first time.
Threat level: SEVERE
Note: The following text is a quote:
https://www.mi5.gov.uk/output/what-to-look-for.html
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
The terrorist threat is serious and ongoing. Members of the public can help to prevent terrorism by being alert to possible suspicious activities.
Terrorists have to live somewhere, and they need to plan and prepare for attacks. They buy and store materials, fund their activities, move around, prepare equipment and weapons and possibly undergo training. They may have people helping them - and these people might come and go at strange times of the day and night. They may make unusual financial transactions or use false documents to hide their real identities. They may be behaving differently to how you’ve known them to behave in the past. Members of the public may spot such activities, and if reported in time, a planned terrorist attack may be stopped before it happens.
If you are aware of something suspicious, trust your instincts and report it to the police. What might seem insignificant on its own could actually provide a vital link in a wider investigation.