Tag #Youth Extremism

What is the current state of the terror threat in the UK, and what specific actions have been taken to mitigate it?

Three late-stage terror plots—two Islamist and one far-right—were foiled in the UK in the last year, potentially preventing mass casualties. Police have stopped 43 such plots since 2017. The current threat level is described as 'smouldering' with 'deep, dark hot spots' requiring sustained attention.