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UK Terrorism Threat Levels

The threat level indicates the likelihood of a terrorist attack in the UK.

National Threat Level

The threat to the UK (England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) from terrorism is substantial.

Northern Ireland-related threat level

The threat to Northern Ireland from Northern Ireland-related terrorism is substantial.

More Information About Terrorist Threat Levels

Get more information about terrorism threat levels in the UK on the MI5 website.

You can also check the government’s travel advice for different countries.

There are 5 levels of threat:

low – an attack is highly unlikely
moderate – an attack is possible but not likely
substantial – an attack is likely
severe – an attack is highly likely
critical – an attack is highly likely in the near future.

The level is set by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre and the Security Service (MI5).

Threat levels do not have an expiry date. They can change at any time as different information becomes available.

Resources and Guidance

Report online at gov.uk/ACT

If you see or hear something that doesn’t feel right, report it online and in confidence at gov.uk/ACT

In an emergency call 999.

ACT Awarness E-Learning

ACT Awareness e-Learning is a counter terrorism awareness product designed for all UK based companies organisations – and now the general public.

ProtectUK

Whether you are a business owner, work in security, or are a member of the public, ProtectUK provides vital counter terrorism security information including training materials, protective guidance, and campaign toolkits.

See, Check and Notify (SCaN) training programme

See, Check and Notify (SCaN) is a free training programme that aims to help organisations, venues and events maximise safety and security using their existing resources. Protect your site from a range of threats with SCaN training.

Contact your local Counter Terrorism Security Advisor (CTSA)

CTSAs work with local authorities and businesses, organisations and professional bodies to identify and assess sites that may be vulnerable to a terrorist attack.

Access communication campaign toolkits

Businesses play a vital role in protecting the public from terrorism. We welcome businesses to support our communication campaigns and amplify important security messaging.