LONDON — Britain stepped up security at ports, following a shooting at the office of Paris-based satirical publication Charlie Hebdo on Wednesday in which 12 people were killed.
Downing Street said on Thursday that security was increased in the UK. However, there is no specific threat, and the terror alert will remain at "severe," which warns that an attack is highly likely. The level was last increased in August 2014.
A spokesperson said more cars and trucks would be searched, and that the security presence at Calais, a major ferry port in northern France, and the Eurostar terminal in Paris would be more visible. Read more...
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