Extra funding for the UK’s security services has been announced by the government to help combat the threat from Islamic State militants.
The money will allow MI5, MI6 and GCHQ to recruit an extra 1,900 officers.
Ministers are also expected to agree this week a doubling in funding for aviation security.
It comes after Friday’s deadly attacks in Paris that left 129 people dead, including one Briton. So-called Islamic State claimed responsibility, reports the BBC.
A one-minute silence for the victims of the Paris attacks will be held in the UK at 11:00 GMT. It will be part of a Europe-wide silence at midday French time.
Briton Nick Alexander from Essex has been confirmed dead and Home Secretary Theresa May said other Britons had been injured.
The funding for the 15% increase in staffing for the three intelligence agencies has been revealed ahead of the publication of the government’s Strategic Defence and Security Review, which is expected next week.
