MI5 Downgrades Terrorism Threat From Northern Ireland -- The Telegraph
The threat from Northern Ireland-related terrorism has been downgraded from substantial to moderate, meaning an attack is possible but unlikely, the Home Secretary has said.
Theresa May said the threat level to Great Britain is being reduced, but the threat to Northern Ireland remains at severe, meaning an attack there is highly likely.
The threat from international terrorism also remains substantial, meaning an attack is a strong possibility, she added.
In a written statement to MPs, Mrs May said: "Today the Security Service reduced the threat level to Great Britain from Northern Ireland-related terrorism from substantial to moderate.
"This means that a terrorist attack is possible, but not likely.
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