News and communications

Aozma Sultana and Mustafa Ayash sanctioned using domestic counter-terrorism powers.

• Updated: 27 March 2024

Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism. UK statement at HRC55.

• Updated: 12 March 2024

The unit, part of the Commission for Countering Extremism, will investigate complaints about how the Prevent duty has been applied.

• Updated: 28 February 2024

Jonathan Hall KC appointed as the government’s new Independent Reviewer of State Threat Legislation.

• Updated: 6 February 2024

A consultation has opened on new laws to make sure we are better prepared for, and protected from, terrorist attacks.

• Updated: 5 February 2024

The inaugural UK-EU Counter-Terrorism Dialogue took place in Brussels on 2 February 2024, to enhance cooperation on counter-terrorism.

• Updated: 2 February 2024

Hizb ut-Tahrir has been proscribed today (19 January), making it a criminal offence to belong to the group, or invite support for it.

• Updated: 19 January 2024

James Cleverly has laid a draft order before Parliament to proscribe Hizb ut-Tahrir under the Terrorism Act 2000. 

• Updated: 15 January 2024

Tottenham Park Cemetery in Enfield is facing closure after owners repeatedly failed to make necessary improvements to ensure the safety of burials.

• Updated: 11 January 2024

Stronger restrictions on poisons and explosive substances came into effect on 1 October 2023.

• Updated: 2 October 2023

The Russian mercenary organisation, Wagner Group, has been proscribed as a terrorist organisation.

• Updated: 15 September 2023

A draft proscription order is being laid in Parliament today, making it illegal to support Wagner Group and punishable by up to 14 years in jail.

• Updated: 6 September 2023

Do you have a product or service that could tackle security challenges in the UK? Submit your innovation to our security-themed Open Call.

• Updated: 5 September 2023

The Home Secretary launched the UK's updated counter-terrorism strategy, CONTEST 2023, at Central Hall, Westminster.

• Updated: 18 July 2023

The government has today launched CONTEST 2023, a refreshed approach to the evolving and enduring threat from terrorism.

• Updated: 18 July 2023

Minister of State for the Middle East Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon will set out the UK's work to eradicate Daesh and support those affected by its terrorism.

• Updated: 8 June 2023

The specialist operational and laboratory facility brings together law enforcement, policing and counter-terrorism interests alongside military research.

• Updated: 1 June 2023

The UK will be better prepared for, and protected from, terrorist attacks under new draft laws published by government.

• Updated: 2 May 2023

Terrorist prisoners to be banned from taking leading roles in religious services.

• Updated: 30 April 2023

All assets and economic resources belonging to Nazem Ahmad in the UK have been frozen

• Updated: 18 April 2023