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On 4 February 2025, the second EU-UK Counter-Terrorism Dialogue took place in London, bringing together officials from the UK and the European Union. This dialogue was established under the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) and aimed to strengthen collaboration in the fight against terrorism. Key Discussions During the Dialogue During the meeting, both the … Read more
A new law called Martyn’s Law has officially become law in the UK. This law will make sure that public places like stadiums, concert halls, and large venues are better prepared for terrorist attacks. The law is named after Martyn Hett, who was one of the victims of the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing. With this … Read more
A large-scale counter-terrorism exercise was held in Swansea, Wales, on 26 April, where emergency teams tested how well they could work together in the event of a major terrorist attack. UK Security Minister Dan Jarvis attended the event to support the exercise and highlight the importance of close cooperation between national and Welsh services to … Read more
If you have a friend or family member in prison in England or Wales, and you want to send them money, there’s a simple and secure way to do it. The UK government now offers an online service where you can send money directly to a prisoner’s account using a debit card. Here’s everything you … Read more
On Saturday, 3 May, a series of serious arrests were made across the UK in connection with national security. These arrests were part of two major investigations, focused on terrorism and threats from foreign states. The UK government has now shared some details in Parliament about what happened, why it matters, and what steps are … Read more