In 2007, Gilmore left BBC News, reportedly taking redundancy during a BBC cost-cutting exercise. She said she had "been privileged to work for BBC news, which I believe is the best in the world", whilst the BBC head of newsgathering, Fran Unsworth, said that Gilmore had had "a long and distinguished career with the BBC and her energy and commitment to the job will be much missed". Gilmore joined the leading security think tank RUSI (Royal United Services Institute), where she continues to write and associate with high level contacts in security and intelligence. For six years a Research Fellow, she is now a Senior Associate Fellow. She co-wrote the book "The Terrorist Hunters" whose release was temporarily blocked by an injunction sought by Baroness Scotland QC, but published soon afterwards. She continues to write, broadcast and speak on security and intelligence, media and environment issues. She is also an avid supporter of Reading Football Club.