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From Alexander Litvinenko to Sergei Skripal: the long road to reforming UK security

When Alexander Litvinenko was murdered in London in 2006, poisoned with radioactive polonium-210 slipped into a pot of tea, the UK was shocked. Litvinenko, a former Russian intelligence officer who had become a critic of Vladimir Putin’s government, died after a highly publicised illness.

The Conversation · Jul 13

Easter Egg Hunt Turns Into Nightmare For Young Mother, Baby And Teenager

“What was to be a happy occasion turned into a devastating tragedy,” a netizen said.

Bored Panda · Apr 6

Christine McCartney obituary

Other lives: Public health microbiologist who advised the government following the poisoning of Alexander Litvinenko

The Guardian - UK · Mar 20

Putin's Russia already waging conflict on streets of London, says military expert

The warning came from Leyton and Wanstead MP Calvin Bailey who served for over 24-years in the Royal Air Force

Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2025

This Week in History: A poisoned spy, street revolutions and the death of Castro

From power struggles to global crises, explore how major events between 24 and 30 November were captured on The Independent’s front pages

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025

Britain might already be at war with Russia, ex-MI5 chief warns

Ex-MI5 boss points to rising number of cyber attacks as well as sabotage and covert operations on UK soil

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2025

Putin would have authorised Novichok poisonings, senior officials says

Jonathan Allen told the Dawn Sturgess Inquiry that the international response would have ‘shocked’ Russia.

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2024

Dismissive response to poisoning suggestions ‘disappointing’, top officer says

Commander Dominic Murphy said the officer had not ‘necessarily performed to the standard that we would have expected’.

Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2024

Decision to search Skripals’ home after poisoning 'still haunts me' - detective

Detective Inspector Ben Mant’s colleague Nick Bailey was poisoned with Novichok after it was smeared on the door handle of the property in Salisbury

Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2024

Decision to search Skripals’ home ‘still haunts me’, detective tells inquiry

Detective Inspector Ben Mant’s colleague Nick Bailey was poisoned with Novichok after it was smeared on the door handle of the property in Salisbury.

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2024