The Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC) increased the UK National Threat Level from Substantial to Severe on 30 April 2026. The change follows a stabbing in Golders Green, North London, but also reflects a broader rise in Islamist and extreme right‑wing threats. Severe means a terrorist attack is highly likely within the next six months. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the attack was an “abhorrent, antisemitic act of terrorism” and pledged increased investment to protect Jewish communities, adding £25 million to a total of £58 million for policing, security at synagogues, schools and community centres. Additional funding will support expanded Project Servator and new powers to ban activities of state‑backed organisations.
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