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N Ireland terror threat lowered

The threat from Northern Ireland-related terrorism to the UK has been downgraded from substantial to moderate, the Home Secretary has said. This means an attack is possible but unlikely.

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International terrorism threat 'remains at substantial'

Theresa May's written ministerial statement said that the threat of international terrorism in the UK remains "a strong possibility".

The threat level to the UK from international terrorism remains at substantial, which means that an attack is a strong possibility.

The decision to change this threat level is taken by the Security Service independently of Ministers and is based on the very latest intelligence, considering factors such as capability, intent and timescale.

Threat levels are kept under constant review.

– Home Secretary
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