Secret report - the findings

The secret Project Unicorn report was commissioned by the Met to see how business could assist its anti-terrorism efforts in the capital. Its findings are damning.

Public information

There should be "immediate guidance" on the nature of the threat and "simple protective/ defensive advice".

The report states: "Not only do the commercial sector and the general public deserve to be better informed, but a knowledgeable and responsive public should be one of the cornerstones of an effective counter-terrorism policy.

"To the public at large, the chemical, biological and nuclear threat is undoubtedly the most frightening aspect of the 'new terrorism' but it is also the one the Government says the least about ... An obvious need for a more pro-active policy ..."

Joined-up government

There is "a lack of direction and co-ordination across departments". There should be a central emergency planning supremo for London.

Terminology

Confusing terms like "resilience" or "preparedness" are used by ministers and civil servants.

Hotlines

Current anti-terror phone lines need to be made user-friendly.

Security guards

As such staff are likely to be among the first to respond to an attack, they should be given proper anti-terror training.