Britain downgrades terror threat level

BRITAIN has downgraded the threat from international terrorism to “substantial” from “severe”, but said there was still a strong possibility of an attack.

Authorities define the international terrorist threat as stemming from diverse groups including al-Qaida, and associates and those who share its ideology but no direct contact with it.

“We still face a real and serious threat from terrorists and the public will notice little difference in the security measures that are in place, and I urge the public to remain vigilant.