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<p>The assessment of the threat to the UK from international terrorism is made by
the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC). JTAC assessments are made independently
of Ministers.</p><p> </p><p>The Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC) increased the
UK national threat level from international terrorism to SEVERE (meaning that an attack
is highly likely) on 26 August for the first time since 2011. This decision was related
to developments in Iraq and Syria where groups including ISIL are planning attacks
against the West. As the Prime Minister said on 26 September 2014, Official Report,
column 1256, ISIL is a terrorist organisation unlike those we have dealt with before,
and represents a direct threat to the British people. They have already murdered two
British hostages, and are threatening the life of another. The first ISIL-inspired
terrorist acts in Europe have already taken place.</p><p> </p><p>There is also a threat
to British nationals and interests from ISIL and groups affiliated with ISIL or Al-Qaeda
in Arab and African countries. Amongst these groups are Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb,
operating in the Sahel, and Boko Haram and Ansaru in Nigeria. Foreign and Commonwealth
Office Travel Advice gives our most accurate assessment of the threat from terrorism
to British nationals overseas.</p><p> </p>
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