Yvette Cooper pledges crackdown on ‘hateful beliefs’ to counter extremism Politics Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has pledged to crack down on people “pushing harmful and hateful beliefs” and to “kickstart” a new approach to fighting extremism. The Home Office has commissioned a “rapid sprint” to drive a new practical approach to countering extremism. The project is being carried out to provide analysis and recommendations on how [...]
Paris 2024 Olympics: France hit by second wave of attacks on infrastructure Sport Business France has been hit by a second wave of attacks on infrastructure surrounding the Paris 2024 Olympic Games after telecommunications lines were brought down by apparently coordinated strikes. The French government said fibre lines as well as fixed and mobile phone lines were hit by acts of vandalism overnight on Sunday, affecting services in several [...]
Manchester bombing anniversary is a reminder to never take security for granted Tom Clementi Seven years on from the Manchester Arena bombing, the risk landscape has dramatically shifted. So it’s right that venues must do more to protect themselves from terror threats, says Tom Clementi Today marks the anniversary of the Manchester Arena attack in 2017, a senseless terrorist bombing in which 22 innocent people were killed and hundreds [...]
British terrorism reinsurer warns extremists are ‘actively experimenting’ with AI to carry out attacks May 20, 2024 Terrorism sympathisers have recently begun using AI to create optical illusions as one method of distributing propaganda, the report said.
Cameron: ‘Nothing can ever justify’ Moscow attacks as death toll hits 115 March 23, 2024 At least three children were among those killed in the attack on Friday night at the hall in Krasnogorsk, Moscow.
MPs raise security fears over Westminster Holocaust Memorial plans January 17, 2024 MPs have raised concerns over the security of the proposed Holocaust Memorial in Westminster, including warning of “explosive devices”.
Israel: Woman ‘critical’ and at least 11 injured in stabbing and car-ramming attacks near Tel Aviv January 15, 2024 A 70-year-old woman has been left in a “critical condition” following attacks in an Israeli city near Tel Aviv.
Buses and trams burned in Dublin riots after children injured in knife attack November 24, 2023 Buses and trams have been torched and a shop looted during riots in Dublin city centre after a woman and three young children were injured in a knife attack near a school.
‘Your plan is not working’: Braverman launches scathing attack on Sunak November 14, 2023 Suella Braverman has launched a scathing attack on Rishi Sunak, accusing him of failing to deliver on key promises and taking credit for him entering Downing Street.
Rights groups slam new plans on categorising extremism November 5, 2023 Human rights groups have criticised government plans to label anymore “undermining” the UK’s values as an extremist.