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Terror level returned to 'severe' Terror level returned to 'severe'
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The terror threat level to the UK has been downgraded to "severe", from "critical", Home Secretary Jacqui Smith has announced. The terror threat level to the UK has been downgraded to "severe" from "critical", Home Secretary Jacqui Smith has announced.
This comes after eight people were arrested over the London and Glasgow bomb attacks. This comes after eight migrants with health service links were arrested over the London and Glasgow bomb attacks.
MI5 and the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre said an attack is no longer expected imminently. MI5 and the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC) said an attack is no longer expected imminently.
Earlier, more background checks on migrant workers were announced by Prime Minister Gordon Brown.Earlier, more background checks on migrant workers were announced by Prime Minister Gordon Brown.
The reduced threat level is likely to be a slight reduction in security procedures and controls.The reduced threat level is likely to be a slight reduction in security procedures and controls.
Mr Brown also ordered an urgent review of NHS recruitment. The suspects have links to the health service, some as doctors. Ms Smith said in a statement that the JTAC made the decision based on "the very latest intelligence, considering factors such as capability, intent and timescale".
Mr Brown told his first question time as prime minister it was "vitally important that the message is sent out to the rest of the world that we will stand strong, steadfast and united in the face of terror". THREAT LEVELS Critical - an attack is expected imminentlySevere - an attack is highly likelySubstantial - an attack is a strong possibilityModerate - an attack is possible but not likelyLow - an attack is unlikely
  • Source: Home Office
    • She said there was "no intelligence" to suggest another attack was imminent but she stressed that the review did not mean the overall threat had disappeared and urged the public to remain vigilant.
    Background checks
    In his first question time as Prime Minister, Mr Brown ordered an urgent review of NHS recruitment. The suspects have links to the health service, some as doctors.
    Mr Brown said it was "vitally important that the message is sent out to the rest of the world that we will stand strong, steadfast and united in the face of terror".
    The new terrorism minister Sir Alan West will carry out the review of NHS recruitment.The new terrorism minister Sir Alan West will carry out the review of NHS recruitment.
    Mr Brown said sponsors of skilled workers would be asked to provide background checks on them.Mr Brown said sponsors of skilled workers would be asked to provide background checks on them.
    Among other measures, he also said a watch list of potential suspects would be expanded to warn authorities across the world, and the admissibility of intercept evidence in court would be reviewed.Among other measures, he also said a watch list of potential suspects would be expanded to warn authorities across the world, and the admissibility of intercept evidence in court would be reviewed.
    New agreements will be signed with countries around the world to ensure a co-ordinated response to the terror threat.New agreements will be signed with countries around the world to ensure a co-ordinated response to the terror threat.
    THREAT LEVELS Critical - an attack is expected imminentlySevere - an attack is highly likelySubstantial - an attack is a strong possibilityModerate - an attack is possible but not likelyLow - an attack is unlikely
  • Source: Home Office
    		•  Manhunt over
    On Saturday afternoon, a burning green Jeep Cherokee loaded with gas cylinders crashed into the doors of Glasgow airport.
    The previous day two Mercedes containing petrol, gas cylinders and nails were found in central London.
    The threat level was reduced after the first phase of the investigation, rounding up suspects, drew to a close.The threat level was reduced after the first phase of the investigation, rounding up suspects, drew to a close.
    BBC Home Affairs Correspondent Daniel Sandford said it indicated that the manhunt was over.
    ARRESTS TIMELINE 30 June Dr Khalid Ahmed and Dr Bilal Abdulla arrested at Glasgow airport after burning car driven into doors of main terminal30 June Dr Mohammed Asha, 26, and his wife Dana Asha, 27, arrested on the M6 near Sandbach, Cheshire30 June/1 July Dr Sabeel Ahmed, 26, arrested near Liverpool's Lime Street station1 July A 28-year-old man and a 25-year-old man, thought to be medical students or doctors from Saudi Arabia, arrested in Paisley2 July Dr Mohammed Haneef, 27, detained in Australia, and a second doctor is questioned3 July Second doctor questioned in Australia is released without charge Timeline: Failed bomb attacks Send us your comments Brown and Cameron clash
    Investigators are instead focusing on analysing evidence and interviewing suspects.Investigators are instead focusing on analysing evidence and interviewing suspects.
    A burning green Jeep Cherokee loaded with gas cylinders crashed into the doors of Glasgow Airport's on Saturday afternoon.
    The previous day two Mercedes containing petrol, gas cylinders and nails were found in central London.
    Seven of those arrested are believed to be doctors or medical students and one used to work as a laboratory technician.Seven of those arrested are believed to be doctors or medical students and one used to work as a laboratory technician.
    Six are being questioned at London's Paddington Green police station.Six are being questioned at London's Paddington Green police station.
    A seventh, Dr Kafeel Ahmed remains in hospital after the Glasgow attack, and an eighth, Dr Mohammed Haneef, is still being questioned in Australia after his arrest at Brisbane Airport.A seventh, Dr Kafeel Ahmed remains in hospital after the Glasgow attack, and an eighth, Dr Mohammed Haneef, is still being questioned in Australia after his arrest at Brisbane Airport.
    Gas canisters
    Meanwhile, Calor is writing to its 10,000 local retailers to remind them of its policy on the way it sells its gas, after becoming aware of reports that its canisters were used in the London and Glasgow attacks.
    New customers must fill in a form which asks for their name, address and other personal details when they get their first Calor gas canister.
    Copies of those forms are kept by both Calor and the retailer and customers can then get their canisters refilled without giving out further details.
    Calor's corporate affairs manager told the BBC said it was asking retailers to "follow this policy to the letter" as well as asking for identification of anyone suspicious and contacting the police if necessary.
    'Kicking and punching'
    A man who grappled with one of the suspects after he saw the attack unfold while he was packing luggage into the family's car at Glasgow airport has told the BBC he was "just doing my duty"..
    "One of the guys got out of the car and went for the police officer. I just ran over to help the police officer," said Michael Kerr..
    "I tried my best to get the guy. I tried punching and kicking him but punching him I fell back and broke my leg."
    Mr Kerr, who lost several teeth and broke his leg in two places, told the BBC that he was no hero.