The United Kingdom has raised its national terrorism threat level from “substantial” to “severe” following a violent antisemitic attack in north London.

Authorities say the new threat level means a terrorist attack is now considered highly likely.

The decision was confirmed by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre after two Jewish men were stabbed in the Golders Green area, an incident now officially classified as terrorism.

Details of the Attack

The victims, Shloime Rand, 34, and Moshe Shine, 76, were attacked on Highfield Avenue in Golders Green.

Both sustained serious injuries but are currently in stable condition. Rand has been discharged from hospital, while Shine remains under medical care.

Police arrested a 45-year-old suspect at the scene, with assistance from local Jewish security volunteers known as Shomrim.

Investigators have confirmed that the attack was motivated by antisemitism.

Government Response

UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the shift to a “severe” threat level reflects broader security concerns beyond the single incident.

She noted that the decision signals heightened risk across the country, particularly for vulnerable communities.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited the affected community, describing antisemitism as an emergency situation.

He warned that many Jewish residents are now living in fear, avoiding public expression of their identity due to safety concerns.

Security Measures Intensified

In response, the UK government has announced increased funding for community protection, including:

Enhanced security at synagogues and schools

Greater police presence in high-risk areas

Accelerated legislation targeting foreign-backed threats

Authorities are also prioritising intelligence monitoring amid rising extremist activity.

Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor of Counter Terrorism Policing confirmed that threats linked to both Islamist extremism and far-right groups are increasing, with Jewish communities facing heightened risk.

Rising Antisemitic Incidents

The development comes amid a surge in antisemitic incidents across the UK, particularly following the Israel-Hamas war.

Security agencies and Jewish organisations report growing cases of harassment, vandalism, and violence targeting Jewish individuals and institutions.

These trends have intensified calls for stronger enforcement against hate crimes and improved community protection.

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The United Kingdom and Nigeria have signed a three-year agreement aimed at strengthening laws on immigration offences and tackling visa fraud and organised migration crime.

The agreement was signed in London by Shabana Mahmood and Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, as part of efforts to deepen cooperation on migration, justice, and border security.

Under the deal, both countries agreed to review and strengthen legal frameworks to ensure tougher penalties for immigration-related offences, particularly crimes involving forged documents and visa fraud.

The agreement also includes plans to expand the legal basis for prosecuting offenders, tighten the process for issuing travel and visa-related documents, and introduce improved verification systems.

Both countries will strengthen collaboration through the UK-Nigeria Organised Immigration Crime Unit by signing additional agreements on operations and data sharing. This is expected to improve intelligence gathering and coordination in tackling cross-border immigration crimes.

As part of the arrangement, the UK will support Nigeria with training and capacity building for border security agencies, while both sides will work together to study migration patterns and improve enforcement strategies.

The deal also places emphasis on protecting vulnerable groups, especially women and children, and addressing issues related to trafficking and irregular migration.

Officials said the agreement builds on existing partnerships between both countries and is part of broader efforts to curb illegal migration, improve border control, and enhance bilateral relations.

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The Nigerian Presidency has clarified that the recently signed migration agreement with the applies strictly to Nigerian citizens residing illegally in the country, not foreign nationals.

The clarification was issued by , Senior Special Assistant to President on Media and Publicity, following widespread reports suggesting that Nigeria had agreed to accept deported foreigners.

According to Ajayi, the agreement only covers Nigerians who do not have legal status to live or remain in the UK. He emphasised that Nigeria would not accept non-citizens under the deal and dismissed claims to the contrary as misinformation.

He explained that the agreement was signed by the Minister of Interior, , on behalf of Nigeria, alongside during President Tinubu’s official visit.

Ajayi further noted that the deal ensures that returning Nigerian citizens will be treated with dignity and in accordance with Nigerian laws. He added that such individuals may still be eligible to re-enter the UK in the future if they meet the country’s immigration requirements.

In a separate statement, the Ministry of Interior said the agreement provides a structured framework for the safe and dignified return of Nigerians without legal residency in the UK. The process includes identity verification on a case-by-case basis, use of secure travel documents, and safeguards for vulnerable persons, including victims of trafficking.

The agreement also outlines areas of cooperation between both countries, including information sharing, training, capacity building, and joint research on migration management and border security.

Under the terms of the deal, the UK can return individuals who have no legal right to remain in the country, such as failed asylum seekers, visa overstayers, and convicted offenders. It also introduces administrative measures to speed up deportation, including the use of alternative identification documents where passports are unavailable.

The Federal Government said the agreement is part of broader efforts to strengthen migration control and deepen bilateral relations between Nigeria and the UK.

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