The National Threat Level increased to SEVERE following the Golders Green terrorist attack on 29 April, 2026. The recent increase in terrorist threats is driven by a rise in Islamist and extreme right-wing terrorist threats in the UK. More information about UK threat levels is available at the MI5 website.
The UK government and Police provide excellent advice about how to reduce risk from terrorism.
Counter-terrorism strategy (CONTEST) was published in 2023. The aim of CONTEST is to reduce the risk from terrorism to the UK, its citizens and interests overseas, so individuals can live freely and with confidence.
Counter Terrorism Policing aims to prevent, disrupt and investigate dangerous extremists and tackle state-sponsored criminal activity in the UK.
National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) provides excellent advice through its CT Crime Prevention Toolkit.