The UK has tested an emergency response to the discovery of a deadly biological toxin.

Up to 600 members of the military, police, ambulance and other services took part in the three-day exercise last week, which also involved dealing with a number of improvised bombs.

The annual simulation is part of efforts to ensure the readiness of specialist troops and the emergency services to an attack using chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear weapons as well as explosives, the Home Office said.

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"Joint training is vital to ensure that our policing partners, armed forces and emergency responders can work seamlessly together to protect the British public from a range of threats," said Dan Jarvis, the security minister.

"Their ongoing training and prepara

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