UK lowers terror threat level to 'severe' as more arrested

A severe threat means an attack is "highly likely," according to the scale set by Britain's Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre.

[...] it was raised Tuesday, it had stayed at severe since mid-2014.

Hundreds of soldiers have been sent to replace police at high-profile sites including Buckingham Palace and Parliament, and police armed with submachine guns are being deployed in city centers, transit hubs, tourist areas and major events.

More than 1,000 armed police are on standby as major events including the Football Association Cup Final and the Premiership Rugby Final are expected to draw tens of thousands of people.

In a statement Friday, she said "I'll be returning to the incredibly brave city of Manchester to spend time with my fans and to have a benefit concert in honor of and to raise money for the victims and their families."