2026 weekly roundups
Every UK counter-terrorism weekly roundup from 2026. Open a roundup for the summary, then read the full analysis in the UK Terror Alert app.
- Week ending 22 August 2026
UK Marks Inaugural Terror Victims Day Amid Palestine Action Sentencing Row
The UK held its first National Day for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism while courts ruled on Palestine Action protesters and new charges emerged over the Manchester synagogue attack.
- Week ending 15 August 2026
Counter-Terror Policing, Charity Probes and Prevent Referrals in Focus
Counter-terrorism activity centred on the Ann Widdecombe murder investigation, a Hamas-linked charity probe, and rising Prevent referrals amid a heightened national threat level.
- Week ending 8 August 2026
Prevent Referrals Hit Decade High as Widdecombe Inquiry Deepens
Record Prevent referrals, a reopened probe into a suspected firebombing linked to the Widdecombe murder investigation, and a terrorism funding inquiry into a British charity headlined the period.
- Week ending 1 August 2026
Palestine Action, Iran plots and terrorism convictions among key developments
The UK Supreme Court agreed to hear a challenge to Palestine Action's terror ban, while Iranian-linked plots and overseas surveillance arrests dominated counter-terrorism activity.
- Week ending 25 July 2026
Terror Plots, Widdecombe Murder Charge and Southport Transfer Among Key Developments
A Manchester man was jailed for life over an MoD terror plot, Southport killer Rudakubana was transferred to Broadmoor, and Joshua Kerry was charged with Ann Widdecombe's murder.
- Week ending 18 July 2026
Counter-Terrorism Activity Surges Amid High-Profile Investigations Across the UK
Counter-terrorism police assumed control of the Ann Widdecombe murder inquiry, while charges were brought in several unrelated extremism cases.
- Week ending 11 July 2026
Neo-Nazi Sentencing, Terror Arrests and State Threat Warnings Mark Busy Period
A neo-Nazi received a 13-year sentence, far-right figures were stopped under terror powers, and officials warned of escalating threats from hostile states.
- Week ending 4 July 2026
Sentencings, Arrests and Threat Disclosures Shape UK Security Landscape
Court verdicts, new arrests, and a security assessment highlighting threats against Prince Harry marked a significant period for UK counter-terrorism.
- Week ending 27 June 2026
Edinburgh Terror Attacks, Palestine Action Ban and London Arsons Lead Turbulent Period
A terrorism-linked stabbing spree in Edinburgh, the proscription of Palestine Action, and Iranian-linked arson plots dominated counter-terrorism attention across the UK.
- Week ending 20 June 2026
Palestine Action Ban, Edinburgh Attacks and Russian Arson Plot Among Key Developments
A landmark court ruling upholding Palestine Action's proscription, Russian-linked arson convictions, Edinburgh stabbings, and a South London terrorism conviction marked a significant period.
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