The terror threat level to mainland Britain from dissident Irish republicans has been downgraded from "substantial" to "moderate".
The reduction, announced by Home Secretary Theresa May, means an attack is possible but unlikely.
However, the threat to Northern Ireland remains at "severe", meaning an attack there is highly likely.
The threat from international terrorism also remains "substantial", meaning an attack is a strong possibility.
Despite the downgrade, Mrs May warned there remained "a real and serious threat" against the UK from terrorism.
She urged people to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity to the police.
"The decision to change this threat level is taken by the Security Service independently of ministers and is based on the very latest intelligence, considering factors such as capability, intent and timescale," she said in a written statement to MPs.
"Threat levels are kept under constant review," she added.
The threat assessment has been increased in September 2010 after Jonathan Evans, the director-general of MI5, warned that dissident Irish republicans could attempt a new wave of terrorist attacks on the British mainland.
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