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The terror threat level in the UK has been raised from "substantial" to "severe", meaning an attack is "highly likely".
Home Secretary Alan Johnson has sought to reassure the public, saying: "I have to emphasise the fact it does not mean an attack is imminent."
an attack is highly likely
The Times understands that the decision to raise the threat level is connected to the conference on Afghanistan taking place at Lancaster Gate, London, next Thursday
If it is not imminent, then what makes it 'severe'?
Originally posted by grantbeed
reply to post by Maxmars
If it is not imminent, then what makes it 'severe'?
I'm guessing they have intelligence that tells them something may well happen soon.
whether it's texts, phone calls, e-mails or even a mole within a terror cell, i'm sure to raise the level they would have some kind of firm intel.