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Security ramps up for King’s Coronation with ring of steel in place in London

A huge security operation is in place in London with 29,000 police officers to be deployed

Evening Standard · May 3, 2023

UK police well prepared for King Charles's coronation

More than 11,000 police officers will patrol London's streets for King Charles' coronation on Saturday, the biggest ceremonial event staged in the British capital for 70 years, and they are well prepared to handle any incident, officials said on Wednesday.

Reuters · May 3, 2023

Martyn’s Law: Mother hails publication of draft law

A new draft law to ensure stronger protections against terrorism in public places has been hailed as an ‘important step forward’.

The Independent UK · May 2, 2023

Funding boost for synagogues and schools to protect against antisemitic attacks

Home Secretary Suella Braverman said she wants to ensure ‘vile criminals’ feel ‘full force of the law’ for such incidents.

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2023

Danish-Swedish far-right leader denied entry to UK to burn Qur’an

Rasmus Paludan wanted to publicly burn a copy of the book in Wakefield during Ramadan

The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2023

Danish far-right politician banned from UK over threat to burn Quran

Rasmus Paludan said he plans to burn a copy of the Islamic sacred book in Wakefield

Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2023

MP in call to shut down groups linked to Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

Conservative MP Alicia Kearns raised concerns over ‘cut-outs’ operating in the UK.

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023

Why has the UK government banned TikTok?

The UK government has officially banned the TikTok app from devices across government due to national security concerns. Oliver Dowden, chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, confirmed the decision during an address in House of Commons on Thursday. Dowden's speech followed days of speculation that the UK would follow the…

IT Pro · Mar 16, 2023

Two day terror attack exercise tested Government and emergency services response

Exercise Spring Resolve saw different agencies aiming to meet targets, some of which were linked to the recommendations made following the Manchester Arena Inquiry

Wales Online · Mar 16, 2023

Science Secretary ‘confident’ data laws mean public can continue to use TikTok

TikTok has been banned on federal government devices in the US.

The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2023