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The website now reflects the increased threat from international terrorism. It offers expert security advice businesses and staff in organisations with responsibility for the safety of others.

 The information was produced by specialists with knowledge about the capabilities, intentions and operating methods of terrorists.

Visiting the MI5 headquarters, Home Secretary David Blunkett said:

"The risk from terrorism is very real and we have a duty to ensure that individuals and businesses are armed with the information that allows them to take sensible and proportionate steps to protect themselves from new and emerging threats.

"That is why I have undertaken to put as much information into the public domain as possible."

People with information they think might help protect national security can access a secure page on the website in a section called "How You Can Help". The public can also call 020 7930 9000 in confidence.

To build on the co-operation of the Muslim community some sections have been translated into Arabic. Additional languages will be added in due course.

Director General of the Security Service, Eliza Manningham-Buller, said:

"We rely heavily on public assistance and support to do our work effectively and by working together I believe we are up to the challenge of responding to today's security threats."

Extra funding announced in February will see Security Service increase in size by around 50 per cent over the next few years.

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