US cautions Americans in UK to be alert after Britain raised threat level
The U.S. embassy in London has advised Americans in the UK to remain vigilant and review their security plans following Britain's decision to raise its national terrorism threat level. The threat level was increased to 'severe,' indicating that an attack is highly likely within the next six months. The rise is attributed to growing threats from both Islamist and extreme right-wing extremists.
- ▪Britain raised its national terrorism threat level to 'severe' from 'substantial' after an antisemitic stabbing in north London.
- ▪The U.S. embassy urged Americans to stay alert in public places and maintain a low profile.
- ▪The threat level 'severe' means a terrorist attack is highly likely within the next six months.
- ▪The increase in threat is driven by rising Islamist and extreme right-wing terrorist activity in the UK.
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US cautions Americans in UK to be alert after Britain raised threat levelSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxThe U.S. Embassy stands in Nine Elms in London, Britain May 1, 2018. REUTERS/Simon DawsonPublished May 02, 2026, 04:53 AMUpdated May 02, 2026, 04:58 AMListenWASHINGTON, May 1 - The U.S. embassy in London has cautioned Americans in the UK to stay alert in public places, keep a low profile and review their personal security plans after British government officials said earlier that they were raising the national terrorism threat to its second-highest level."The recent increase in terrorist threats is driven by a rise in Islamist and extreme right-wing terrorist threats in the UK," the U.S.
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