UK terror threat is raised – counter-terror expert explains how official prevention strategies work
- Written by Elisa Orofino, Academic Lead for Extremism and Counter-Terrorism, Anglia Ruskin University
William Barton/ShutterstockThe UK has raised its terror threat level from “substantial” to “severe”, meaning an attack within the next six months is considered highly likely. The change means the threat level is at severe for the first time in four years. It came with a warning from the Home Office of an increased threat...







