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UK terror threat now 'critical' UK terror threat now 'critical'
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The UK's national terrorism threat level has been raised to "critical" after attacks in Glasgow and London.The UK's national terrorism threat level has been raised to "critical" after attacks in Glasgow and London.
Prime Minister Gordon Brown urged the public to be vigilant and added: "I know the British people will stand together, united and resolute."Prime Minister Gordon Brown urged the public to be vigilant and added: "I know the British people will stand together, united and resolute."
The announcement came after a meeting of the government emergencies committee Cobra, following a burning car being driven into a Glasgow airport terminal.The announcement came after a meeting of the government emergencies committee Cobra, following a burning car being driven into a Glasgow airport terminal.
On Friday, two car bombs were found in central London.On Friday, two car bombs were found in central London.
Ministers, police and security service officials held their third meeting of Cobra in three days on Saturday evening, this time with a video link to ministers in Scotland.Ministers, police and security service officials held their third meeting of Cobra in three days on Saturday evening, this time with a video link to ministers in Scotland.
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said the security service's Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre raised the level and appropriate measures have been put in place to protect the public.Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said the security service's Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre raised the level and appropriate measures have been put in place to protect the public.
Both Mercedes were found to contain explosive materials Car bomb leads Blazing car crashes at airport The critical threat level indicates terrorist attacks are imminent. It is the highest possible level and was also in place after the 7 July 2005 suicide bomb attacks on London.Both Mercedes were found to contain explosive materials Car bomb leads Blazing car crashes at airport The critical threat level indicates terrorist attacks are imminent. It is the highest possible level and was also in place after the 7 July 2005 suicide bomb attacks on London.
Police in the capital are checking CCTV footage in their investigation into the planting of two car bombs.Police in the capital are checking CCTV footage in their investigation into the planting of two car bombs.
Strathclyde Police have arrested two people in connection with the incident at Glasgow Airport.Strathclyde Police have arrested two people in connection with the incident at Glasgow Airport.
Eyewitnesses have described a Jeep Cherokee being driven at speed towards the main doors of Glasgow airport's terminal building with flames coming out from underneath shortly after 1500 BST.Eyewitnesses have described a Jeep Cherokee being driven at speed towards the main doors of Glasgow airport's terminal building with flames coming out from underneath shortly after 1500 BST.
Downing Street has refused to comment on whether the events in Scotland and London are connected, saying it was a matter for the police.Downing Street has refused to comment on whether the events in Scotland and London are connected, saying it was a matter for the police.
In a televised statement, Mr Brown thanked the police, the security and emergency services for the "dedicated professionalism" that has been shown in London and Glasgow Airport.
"The first duty of the government is the security and safety of all the British people, so it is right to raise the level of security at airports and in crowded places in the light of the heightened threat," he said.
Petrol and gasPetrol and gas
The BBC's Andy Tighe said there were "worrying similarities" between the two incidents but no-one in authority had yet made any "firm linkage."The BBC's Andy Tighe said there were "worrying similarities" between the two incidents but no-one in authority had yet made any "firm linkage."
Flights from Glasgow airport were suspended after the crash The first duty of the government is the security and safety of all the British people, so it is right to raise the level of security Gordon Brown
All flights to and from the airport have been suspended.All flights to and from the airport have been suspended.
In a televised statement, Mr Brown thanked the police, the security and emergency services for the "dedicated professionalism" that has been shown in London and Glasgow Airport.
"The first duty of the government is the security and safety of all the British people, so it is right to raise the level of security at airports and in crowded places in the light of the heightened threat," he said.
A Scottish government spokesperson said Scottish Ministers were in touch with their Whitehall opposite numbers and First Minister Alex Salmond and have spoken to Mr Brown.A Scottish government spokesperson said Scottish Ministers were in touch with their Whitehall opposite numbers and First Minister Alex Salmond and have spoken to Mr Brown.
Mr Salmond and Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill took part in the Cobra meeting.Mr Salmond and Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill took part in the Cobra meeting.
Scottish Conservative justice spokesman Bill Aitken said details about the incident were still "scant" but added: "Once the full information is available from Strathclyde Police we will need to react.Scottish Conservative justice spokesman Bill Aitken said details about the incident were still "scant" but added: "Once the full information is available from Strathclyde Police we will need to react.
Flights from Glasgow airport were suspended after the crash
"I am sure that there will be a calm and realistic assessment and in the meantime one can only feel desperately sorry for the thousands of passengers who will have been inconvenienced as a result of what is clearly a serious incident.""I am sure that there will be a calm and realistic assessment and in the meantime one can only feel desperately sorry for the thousands of passengers who will have been inconvenienced as a result of what is clearly a serious incident."
The leader of the Liberal Democrats in Scotland, Nicol Stephen, said the incident will have been "extremely distressing" for everyone at the airport.
"We have today seen once again an example of how much we owe to our emergency services," he said.
Earlier in the day, Cobra met to discuss the London car bomb attempts.Earlier in the day, Cobra met to discuss the London car bomb attempts.
In the early hours of Friday, two Mercedes containing petrol, gas cylinders and nails were found left outside the Tiger Tiger club in Haymarket and a nearby street but the devices did not detonate.In the early hours of Friday, two Mercedes containing petrol, gas cylinders and nails were found left outside the Tiger Tiger club in Haymarket and a nearby street but the devices did not detonate.
Unconfirmed reports suggest police may have an image of a suspect leaving the vehicle left outside the Tiger Tiger club.Unconfirmed reports suggest police may have an image of a suspect leaving the vehicle left outside the Tiger Tiger club.
Police increased patrols and security for events in London over the weekend, including the Gay Pride parade, the Concert for Diana at Wembley Stadium and the Wimbledon tennis championships.Police increased patrols and security for events in London over the weekend, including the Gay Pride parade, the Concert for Diana at Wembley Stadium and the Wimbledon tennis championships.
Police have urged anyone with information to phone the confidential Anti-Terrorist hotline number on 0800789321.Police have urged anyone with information to phone the confidential Anti-Terrorist hotline number on 0800789321.