MI5 to send email alerts if terror risk increases

EMAIL alerts warning of any increase in the terrorist threat will be sent out to members under a new system launched by the MI5 security service.

Internet users will be able to register on the MI5 website to receive automatic electronic updates notifying them of any change to the threat level.

The move comes amid fresh demands for an independent inquiry into the July 7 bombings after claims that the head of MI5 told MPs the day before that the country faced no imminent terrorist threat.