City terrorist attack likely - papers 10 August

James Hart, commissioner of the City of London Police, has told the FT “hostile reconnaissance” has been carried out several times since late September 2001, adding such activity usually precedes attacks on specific targets. In the case of the City, it is likely to be buildings or areas which will cause maximum disruption and loss of life, Hart says. City firms also face flak, however, for not putting in place sufficient contingency plans, although business lobby groups state it is more a question of resources available for small and medium-sized firms, the FT writes. THE RUSH by p...