#uk-national-security tag

2 days 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.

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2 weeks 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.

1 month ago

Watch out for online contact with Chinese spies, UK defence minister warns public

UK citizens must be vigilant about online approaches that may be Chinese espionage attempting to recruit people with access to sensitive information.

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.

#china-espionage

UK politics

The Guardian view on UK national security: a case of state failure | Editorial

UK politics

Government publishes key witness statements in collapsed China spy case

UK politics

No 10 publishes crucial witness statements in collapsed China spy case

UK politics

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

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

The Guardian view on UK national security: a case of state failure | Editorial

UK politics

Government publishes key witness statements in collapsed China spy case

UK politics

No 10 publishes crucial witness statements in collapsed China spy case

UK politics

No 10 publishes key witness statements in China spy row

US politics

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

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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.

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

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.

4 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