Nine men arrested in police raids a week ago have been charged with conspiracy to cause explosions in Britain and with plotting terrorism offences, police said on Monday.
The nine were among 12 men arrested on December 20 in what police said at the time were counter-terrorism raids essential to protect the public from the threat of attack.
Three of the 12 arrested were released without charge, a statement issued by West Midlands Police said. The remainder will appear at the City of Westminster Magistrates Court later on Monday, the statement said.