'Security services foil 9/11 attack in UK'
UK security services report they have thwarted four or five September 11-style attacks on targets including Canary Wharf and Heathrow Airport.
The 'plots' include a number of attacks planned by al-Qaeda since 9/11 that have come to nothing after the authorities intervened, the reports - which cite top security sources - claim.
The disclosure comes as the Government prepares to unveil a series of tough law-and-order Bills in this morning's Queen's Speech, setting out the legislative program for what is expected to be the final session of the current Parliament.
Blunkett plans tough new terror laws
UK Home Secretary David Blunkett said officials were looking at a range of measures - from jury-less anti-terror courts to allowing wire-tap evidence in trials - which could be implemented if Labour is re-elected at the General Election.
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