This section contains links, information and documents concerning how the United Kingdom handles Homeland Security and Homeland Defense.  In the UK MI5 is responsible for protecting the country against covertly organized threats to national security. This includes terrorism, espionage and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. In addition MI5 provides security advice to a range of other organizations, helping them reduce their vulnerability to the threats.  The UK Home office is responsible for keeping the UK safe from any threat to national security. They work with the police and security agencies to ensure we do all we can to prevent any harm coming to our country or our people.