Public urged to be ‘alert and vigilant’ after UK terror threat is raised

• The UK's terror threat level has been raised from 'substantial' to 'severe' for the first time in over four years.
• This elevation means a terrorist attack in the UK is now considered 'highly likely'.
• The decision follows the stabbing of two Jewish men in Golders Green, north London, which was declared a terror incident, but also reflects a broader increase in Islamist and extreme right-wing threats.
• Security minister Dan Jarvis and Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood have urged the public to be 'alert and vigilant' but not 'alarmed', and to report any concerns to the police.
• Essa Suleiman, 45, has been charged with attempted murder in connection with the Golders Green incident.

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Why has the UK terror threat level been raised to ‘severe’ and what does it mean?