Committee publication · Correspondence · 14 May 2026
Letter from the Security Minister relating to the UK National Threat Level 30.04.2026
From: Home Affairs Committee
Summary
Security Minister Dan Jarvis informs the Home Affairs Committee Chair that the UK National Threat Level has been raised from SUBSTANTIAL to SEVERE following a stabbing attack in Golders Green on 29 April 2026. The Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre assessment reflects heightened risk from individuals or small groups pursuing Islamist or Extreme Right-Wing ideologies. Government commits to coordinated counter-terrorism action with police, security services, and Parliament.
Key findings
- UK terrorism threat level raised to SEVERE (attack highly likely) following Golders Green stabbing attack on 29 April 2026
- Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre independently assessed the threat increase based on all relevant intelligence and information
- Primary threat drivers identified as individuals or small groups advancing Islamist or Extreme Right-Wing ideologies through serious violence
- Government emphasises ongoing collaboration with Home Affairs Committee, police, security services, and protection of Jewish and faith communities
- Public announcement imminent; Home Secretary or Security Minister to update Parliament with details of government counter-terrorism actions
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Key actors
Dan Jarvis MBE MP (Security Minister), Dame Karen Bradley MP (Home Affairs Committee Chair), Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC), UK Government, Home Secretary, Police, Security Services
Notable line
“… an attack is highly likely”
Key Quotes
“… the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC) has today completed a review and raised the threat level to the UK from terrorism from SUBSTANTIAL to SEVERE, meaning an attack is highly likely.”
“The increase in threat comes following yesterday's stabbing in Golders Green and is driven by individuals or small groups in the UK who aim to advance Islamist or Extreme Right-Wing ideologies using serious violence.”
“The UK Government, working closely with yourself, the Police and the Security Services, will continue to work tirelessly to address the threat posed by terrorism in all its forms, and to protect the public and our Jewish and faith communities.”
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