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Terrorism police fear reactivated ISIS cells across Europe

Counter terrorism police are investigating whether sleepers from Islamic State have been reactivated to carry out attacks around Europe, following two arrests in Spain last week.....read more

Recruitment of borders chief begins

The Home Office has announced that the recruitment process for the new Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration has opened.....read more

30 per cent rise in cyber attacks on UK businesses

New analysis has shown that the volume of cyber attacks on UK businesses increased by almost a third in the first three months of 2020.....read more

Man convicted after pleading guilty to terrorism offences

A 26-year-old man has pleaded guilty to terrorism offences and an explosives offence at the Old Bailey.....read more

New virtual cyber school for teenagers

Thousands of young people are being offered the chance to join a virtual cyber security school as part of plans to make sure the country develops the next generation of professional cyber defenders.....read more

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The successful specification of anti-terrorism solutions

Professionals involved in the planning, design and ongoing management of public spaces and streetscapes must consider and address a number of factors when looking at site security and safety. Here, Mark Lester explores the key issues and the solutions available to help mitigate against potential terrorist threats, without altering the overall landscape.....read more

Tackling extremism in the Middle East and Africa

Although there are many different types of extremism, for the past two decades, Islamic extremism has dominated headlines around the world. Of the 10 countries worst affected by extremism in 2018, only two (India and the Philippines) were outside of the Middle East and Africa.....read more