the United KingdomYīngguó英国to raise / to upgradejiāng将terrorist / terrorismkǒngbù恐怖threatwēixié威胁level / gradejíbié级别to raise / to elevatetíshēng提升to / up tozhì至severeyánzhòng严重，previously / before thiscǐqián此前LondonLúndūn伦敦to occur / to happenfāshēng发生antisemiticfǎnyóu反犹attackxíjī袭击incident / eventshìjiàn事件。
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China & WorldUK Raises National Terrorism Threat Level to Severe After Antisemitic Attack in London
The UK Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre announced on April 30 that the national terrorism threat level was raised from substantial to severe, meaning an attack is highly likely. The increase follows an antisemitic terror attack in the Golders Green area of London.
The UK's Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre announced on April 30 that it is raising the national terrorism threat level from Substantial to Severe. Severe is the second-highest level in the UK's five-tier terrorism threat system, indicating that an attack is highly likely within six months.
The level upgrade is related to an antisemitic terror attack that occurred in London's Golders Green area. Authorities stated that the UK currently faces a dual rising threat from both Islamist and far-right terrorism.
The government announced significantly increased security investment for the Jewish community, providing record-breaking security funding to synagogues, schools, and community centres. UK authorities called on the public to remain vigilant and stated they would continue to assess the threat situation.
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