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Majority of respondents support tougher security measures to ensure preparedness for and protection from terrorist attacks.

• Updated: 10 January 2022

Public consultation published to prevent terrorists obtaining explosive precursors.

• Updated: 16 December 2021

Dstl (Defence Science and Technology Laboratory) is pioneering the use of autonomous mobile robotics within the scientific research laboratory.

• Updated: 14 December 2021

Government proscribes terrorist group Hamas in its entirety

• Updated: 26 November 2021

This action will support efforts to protect the British public and the international community in the global fight against terrorism.

• Updated: 19 November 2021

The UK National Threat Level has been raised from substantial to SEVERE – meaning an attack is highly likely.

• Updated: 15 November 2021

The SIA has published its interim update to the Manchester Arena Inquiry, which outlines the SIA's progress on 2 of the Inquiry's monitored recommendations.

• Updated: 15 October 2021

The SIA's interim update to the Manchester Arena Inquiry on monitored recommendations 7 and 8.

• Updated: 15 October 2021

The company has announced ambitious plans to create hundreds of new ventures that will provided a substantial contribution to the economy and society.

• Updated: 14 September 2021

Today, Friday 10 September, the Security industry Authority (SIA) is launching Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) Security e-learning for security professionals.

• Updated: 10 September 2021

The Foreign Secretary met NATO Allies to discuss Afghanistan, calling for a unified approach to counter the threat of terrorism and safeguard aid access.

• Updated: 20 August 2021

As chair of the G7 Foreign and Development Ministers' Meeting, the Foreign Secretary gave a statement on the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan.

• Updated: 19 August 2021

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab gave the closing remarks in the House of Commons debate, outlining the UK government's priorities in Afghanistan.

• Updated: 18 August 2021

From fireworks to fuselages, if it’s been in a crime to do with explosives, Dstl’s Forensic Explosives Laboratory (FEL) has seen it.

• Updated: 11 August 2021

Home Secretary proscribes extreme right-wing terrorist group, The Base.

• Updated: 16 July 2021

The Independent Review of Prevent is reviewing the government's strategy for supporting people vulnerable to being drawn into terrorism.

• Updated: 30 June 2021

Prime Minister Boris Johnson and President Joe Biden agreed a number of steps to enhance the world’s strongest bilateral defence and security partnership.

• Updated: 10 June 2021

The call for evidence is open for submissions until 11:59pm on 9 June 2021.

• Updated: 26 May 2021

The Online Safety Bill will help protect young people and clamp down on racist abuse online, while safeguarding freedom of expression.

• Updated: 14 May 2021

The Digital Secretary has laid out the scope of the new Bill — to keep people safe online, tackle illegal and harmful content and protect freedom of expression.

• Updated: 11 May 2021