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David Cameron has warned "we must be prepared for a number of British casualties" after nearly 130 people died in "brutal" attacks in Paris.David Cameron has warned "we must be prepared for a number of British casualties" after nearly 130 people died in "brutal" attacks in Paris.
The UK PM, who convened a Cobra emergency response committee meeting on Saturday, said Britain's terror threat level remained at "severe", but the Paris attacks would prompt a review.The UK PM, who convened a Cobra emergency response committee meeting on Saturday, said Britain's terror threat level remained at "severe", but the Paris attacks would prompt a review.
He also said "however much we prepare, we in the UK face the same threat".He also said "however much we prepare, we in the UK face the same threat".
He told the French people: "Your pain is our pain, your fight is our fight."He told the French people: "Your pain is our pain, your fight is our fight."
On Friday evening eight gunmen and suicide bombers carried out a series of attacks across Paris. On Friday evening a series of attacks were carried out across Paris, reportedly by eight gunmen and suicide bombers.
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Islamic State militants have claimed responsibility, and Mr Cameron said the attacks showed the threat from the group was "evolving", with a "new degree of planning and co-ordination and a greater ambition for mass-casualty attacks". England v France friendly to go ahead
Islamic State militants have claimed responsibility, and Mr Cameron said it showed the threat from the group was "evolving", with a "new degree of planning and co-ordination and a greater ambition for mass-casualty attacks".
He added: "The terrorists' aim is clear: it is to divide us and to destroy our way of life. So more than ever we should come together and stand united and carry on with the way of life that we love."He added: "The terrorists' aim is clear: it is to divide us and to destroy our way of life. So more than ever we should come together and stand united and carry on with the way of life that we love."
The Foreign Office said it was "urgently investigating" whether any British nationals had been caught up in the Paris incidents.The Foreign Office said it was "urgently investigating" whether any British nationals had been caught up in the Paris incidents.
It said people with concerns about British relatives or friends in Paris should call 0207 008 0000.It said people with concerns about British relatives or friends in Paris should call 0207 008 0000.
As a sign of solidarity, Tower Bridge in London is to be lit up in the colours of the Tricolour later.
Flags are being flown at half mast at Downing Street and the French Embassy in London, while a vigil is planned in Trafalgar Square later.
UK police said there would be "strengthened policing at ports" and more police at public events in the coming days.UK police said there would be "strengthened policing at ports" and more police at public events in the coming days.
Met Police Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley, national policing lead for counter terrorism, has called for "vigilance" from the public.Met Police Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley, national policing lead for counter terrorism, has called for "vigilance" from the public.
Meanwhile, police have confirmed Gatwick Airport's North Terminal has been evacuated and they are dealing with a "suspicious package".Meanwhile, police have confirmed Gatwick Airport's North Terminal has been evacuated and they are dealing with a "suspicious package".
Officers said a man who "discarded an item at the airport" had been arrested.Officers said a man who "discarded an item at the airport" had been arrested.
Transport to the French capital from the UK has been affected, with delays and fewer people choosing to travel:
The Queen has sent a message to the French president, saying: "Prince Philip and I have been deeply shocked and saddened by the terrible loss of life in Paris. We send our most sincere condolences to you, the families of those who have died and the French people."The Queen has sent a message to the French president, saying: "Prince Philip and I have been deeply shocked and saddened by the terrible loss of life in Paris. We send our most sincere condolences to you, the families of those who have died and the French people."
French President Francois Hollande has declared a state of emergency, raised the security threat level to its highest point and declared three days of national mourning.French President Francois Hollande has declared a state of emergency, raised the security threat level to its highest point and declared three days of national mourning.
Tower Bridge lights Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn described what happened in the French capital on Friday as "horrific and immoral".
The Lord Mayor's Show in London took place as planned, with flags at half mast and a two-minute silence led by the Lord Mayor. "I have cancelled my engagements today to hold discussions on events in France with shadow cabinet colleagues and be briefed by Downing Street security officials," he said.
The City of London Corporation said Tower Bridge would be lit in the colours of the Tricolour from sundown on Saturday. Eyewitness
Flags are being flown at half mast at Downing Street and the French Embassy in London. Nottingham student Hanna Corbett has described the moment attackers stormed into the Bataclan concert hall during a gig by the Eagles of Death Metal.
A vigil is expected to be held in Trafalgar Square on Saturday evening. "It was towards the end of the concert and it sounded like firecrackers or fireworks," she said.
The Football Association will hold talks with French counterparts on Saturday to discuss whether England's friendly with France in London on Tuesday should go ahead. "People started screaming and the lead singer looked startled and he ran off-stage. Then the lights went on and then everyone dropped to the floor.
"It felt like we were in there for ages, but it could have been just like five minutes, 10 minutes, and we were all just on the floor and the lights were on and there was banging, and it just didn't seem like a real gun, you know.
"I've never heard one before. Then people just like crawling over each other, just trying to climb out of fire exits. It was pretty inhumane."