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UK news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 days ago

UK special forces on alert amid a terror threat as the war in Iran widens

UK national security is on high alert due to Iran conflict escalation, with SAS counter-terrorist units deployed to London and terror threat level maintained at 'substantial' amid concerns of Iranian-linked attacks.
#china-espionage
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

No 10 publishes key witness statements in China spy row

Downing Street published three Collins witness statements after espionage charges against two Britons were dropped due to insufficient evidence of a China national-security threat.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Growing questions over collapsed China spy trial as ex-MI6 chief confused' over case

Collapse of a prosecution against two men accused of spying for Beijing raises questions about withheld documents and risks undermining UK–US intelligence sharing.
UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

UK police arrest three men on suspicion of spying for China

British police arrested three men suspected of spying for China, including the husband of a Labour Party lawmaker, under the National Security Act of 2023.
#chinese-espionage
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Partner of sitting Labour MP among three arrested on suspicion of spying for China

Three individuals were arrested on suspicion of spying for China, including partners of sitting and former Labour MPs, as security services investigate foreign interference in UK democracy.
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

NCSC: No increase in cyber threat from Iran, but be prepared | Computer Weekly

In light of rapidly evolving events in the Middle East, it is critical that all UK organisations remain alert to the potential risk of cyber compromise, particularly those with assets or supply chains that are in areas of regional tensions. Today, the National Cyber Security Centre has published an alert outlining the current cyber threat to the UK and the practical steps organisations should take in response.
Miscellaneous
#cybersecurity
fromTheregister
1 week ago
Information security

Businesses told to harden defenses amid Iran conflict risk

The UK's NCSC warns organizations of potential cyber threats from Middle East conflict escalation, with indirect threats almost certain for region-linked businesses.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago
UK politics

Cabinet Office rejects Cummings' China breach claim

Claims assert Chinese actors breached high-level UK 'Strap' systems in 2020, exposing extremely secret intelligence and Cabinet Office material, while the government denies any compromise.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Businesses told to harden defenses amid Iran conflict risk

The UK's NCSC warns organizations of potential cyber threats from Middle East conflict escalation, with indirect threats almost certain for region-linked businesses.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 week ago

GCHQ hunts for CISO with 130K top salary

GCHQ is recruiting a chief information security officer at £96,981 to £130,000 to lead cybersecurity defenses against advanced adversaries while managing risk and technological progress.
UK news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

Starmer to press ahead with Chagos Islands deal despite Trump U-turn - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UK will proceed with legislation to formalize leaseback of Diego Garcia to secure national security despite Trump withdrawing support and reports of political delays.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Experts warn slashing climate aid would be act of self-harm' for UK

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UK politics
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US intelligence agencies disagree with Trump's opposition to Chagos deal, says Starmer

US intelligence agencies continue to support the Chagos deal despite President Trump's apparent opposition; the UK government treats the agreement as final.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump cites UK's stupidity' over Chagos Islands as reason to take over Greenland

Trump cited the UK's planned handover of Diego Garcia to Mauritius as a national-security reason to pursue acquiring Greenland, prompting UK political criticism.
#nigel-farage
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Wes Streeting warns of disintegration' of rules-based world order after Venezuela attack

The US capture of Nicolás Maduro signals disintegration of the rules-based international system, threatening Britain's national security and prompting calls for stronger European defence.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

UK aid cuts take 40% from funds to counter Russian threat in western Balkans

UK cuts funding for Western Balkans counter-Russian programmes by 40%, reducing Integrated Security Fund support from £40m to £24m for 2025–26.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Witness removed word enemy' from over China spy case as spotlight turns on Sunak

The term 'enemy' describing China was removed from a witness statement because it did not reflect government policy, and Official Secrets Act charges were dropped.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

The China spy case evidence raises more questions than it answers

The collapse of a China spy case raises questions about government threat assessments, while evidence shows repeated warnings about China’s risks to the UK's security and institutions.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Digesting the key segments and changes in China documents

It includes lots of detail relating to the specific allegations against Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry, who have always denied the allegations against them and who are not facing any criminal proceedings. Mr Cash, through his solicitor, has already put out a statement reiterating his innocence and reflecting that he hadn't had "the daylight of a public trial" and adding that he shouldn't have to take part "in a trial by media."
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago

UK safe 'for now and next few years', says outgoing military chief

UK national security is secure for the next few years due to nuclear deterrent, NATO membership, and a close US alliance.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
8 months ago

UK faces rising and unpredictable threat from Iran, report warns

UK faces an increasing and unpredictable threat from Iran, demanding stronger governmental countermeasures.
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
10 months ago

UK police arrest five men for 'terrorism offenses' DW 05/04/2025

Five men arrested in Britain suspected of terrorism offenses linked to a plot targeting a specific premises.
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