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UK Relatives Grieve in New York UK Relatives Grieve in New York- Families of Britons missing after the US terror strikes struggle to come to terms with their loss as they visit New York. Attacks 'No Excuse for Racist Violence' Attacks 'No Excuse for Racist Violence'- Yusuf Islam, formerly singer Cat Stevens, says racism against Muslims should not be allowed to flourish following the US attacks. Pilots Back Passenger Screening Pilots Back Passenger Screening- Airline pilots want a security system, designed to stop suspect passengers before they board planes, to be installed at UK airports. Man with Penknife Sparks Plane Alert Man with Penknife Sparks Plane Alert- A British man carrying a penknife caused a massive security alert after slipping through airport safety checks and onto a plane. UK Arrests Over US Terror Attacks UK Arrests Over US Terror Attacks- Three men and a woman were arrested in Britain in connection with the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York. Q & A: Airport Security Q & A: Airport Security- In the wake of the US terror attacks the BBC asked David Learmount, of Flight International magazine, how airport security could be improved. Bereaved Relatives 'Still in Shock' Bereaved Relatives 'Still in Shock'- Families of Britons missing after the US terror strikes are struggling to accept their relatives may be dead, according to UK counsellors. Police Chief Issues London Terror Alert Police Chief Issues London Terror Alert- The Metropolitan Police commissioner says London is a top terrorist target as police numbers on street are boosted by 1,500. Pigs' Heads Left at Islamic Centre Pigs' Heads Left at Islamic Centre- Ten pigs' heads were left outside an Islamic centre in Exeter following the terrorist attacks in the United States. Oxfam Warns of Afghan Starvation Oxfam Warns of Afghan Starvation- Oxfam issues a warning that governments must take responsibility for thousands in Afghanistan threatened by hunger. Papers Question Afghan Mission Papers Question Afghan Mission- Friday's UK papers strike a note of caution about the US mission, questioning the wider implications of the effort to catch Osama Bin Laden. Extra Police to Protect Muslims Extra Police to Protect Muslims- An extra 1,500 police officers will be on the streets of London over the weekend to protect Muslims from violence following the US attacks. Flag Tribute to US Terror Victim Flag Tribute to US Terror Victim- Brighton football fans dedicated a new flag to a victim of the terrorist strikes on the World Trade Center in New York. Concorde's Return Set to Go Ahead Concorde's Return Set to Go Ahead- Concorde is set to resume passenger flights to New York next month despite the terror attacks in the city and job losses. UK Muslims Condemn 'Lunatic Fringe' UK Muslims Condemn 'Lunatic Fringe'- Mainstream Muslim leaders attack a "tiny lunatic fringe" which has expressed support for the terror attacks in the US. Sellafield Security Reviewed Sellafield Security Reviewed- The security of a planned new nuclear recycling plant at Sellafield is considered amid fears about international terrorism. Support for the Mourning Support for the Mourning- The difficult task of comforting and helping British families who lost loved ones in the World Trade Center attack is now well underway in New York, repo… The Fight Against Terror The Fight Against Terror- The BBC's Legal Affairs Correspondent, Jon Silverman, looks at the "life-support" system behind Osama Bin Laden's alleged network of terror. UK to Monitor Islamic Group UK to Monitor Islamic Group- The activities of an Islamic activist group are being monitored by the home secretary to check they do not stir up unrest. Aid Workers Urge Restraint Aid Workers Urge Restraint- British charities and aid organisations call for restraint as the US and its allies consider a response to the terror attacks. Tony Blair Interview: Transcript in Full Tony Blair Interview: Transcript in Full- A full transcript of Tony Blair interviewed on BBC's World Service's Newshour on Tuesday about the UK's role following last week's terror… The SAS: Primed for Action The SAS: Primed for Action- The Special Air Service could soon be on its most dangerous mission yet following the terror attacks in the US, reports the BBC. Britons 'Should Consider' Quitting Pakistan Britons 'Should Consider' Quitting Pakistan- UK nationals are advised to consider leaving Pakistan in the light of heightened tension since the US terrorist attacks. Muslim Leaders Debate Race Hate Muslim Leaders Debate Race Hate- Muslim communities in Manchester fear the repercussions of the US terror attacks could lead to violence on their own doorstep. Muslim Community Targets Racial Tension Muslim Community Targets Racial Tension- Community leaders met in Manchester amid fears that Muslims in Britain face racial hatred after the terror attacks on America. Terrorist Finance Under Scrutiny Terrorist Finance Under Scrutiny- The UK Government will strengthen money laundering laws and target terrorist bank accounts in the wake of last week's attacks on the US. UK Aid Workers Warn of Famine UK Aid Workers Warn of Famine- Two British aid workers withdrawn from Afghanistan for fear of military strikes warn that starvation is facing its people. Town Tackles Racial Tensions Town Tackles Racial Tensions- Community leaders and local policymakers in riot-hit Oldham meet to discuss racial problems in the north-west town. Confiscated Hand Luggage on Show Confiscated Hand Luggage on Show- Thousands of household items such as nail files are impounded at Heathrow in security sweeps prompted by the US terror attacks. US Attacks Halt Everest Balloon Bid US Attacks Halt Everest Balloon Bid- In the wake of the US terror attacks China has refused permission to a British balloonist to fly solo over Mount Everest.