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Met terror police review allegations over new Chinese super-embassy in London

China’s controversial plans to build a mega-embassy next to the Tower of London are expected to be approved by ministers this month

Evening Standard

Manchester Arena families say MI5 can’t be trusted

‘How many times must MI5 show that it cannot be trusted before something is done?’

The Independent UK

Families affected by Manchester Arena attack say MI5 must be more open to scrutiny

In a letter to Keir Starmer, they say MI5 failed them and the Security Service must be included in a law to stop cover-ups

The Guardian - UK

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Spycops sent thousands of surveillance reports to MI5, inquiry documents reveal

Security Service was able to compile detailed files on members of legitimate protest groups infiltrated by undercover police officers

The Guardian - UK

UK turned down Ireland’s request for Sellafield threat intel

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The Independent UK

Tony Blair refused to share intelligence with Ireland over Sellafield threat, archives show

Newly declassified files reveal details on the aftermath of the 2004 Madrid train bombing

The Independent UK

Blair refused intelligence-sharing with Ireland over Sellafield threat

Newly-released files show MI5 warned against sharing secret intelligence on terrorist threat with Dublin.

The Independent UK

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A story about North Korea and Japan, an exhilarating political film and a funny spy thriller – the three best releases of 2025

In 2025, there was a lot of excellent art and culture to rave about.

The Conversation

UK to investigate foreign interference in politics after Russia bribery scandal

An independent review has been ordered in response to the conviction of former Reform UK lawmaker Nathan Gill for accepting bribes from Russia.

Euronews

UK must stop ‘dragging heels’ over China threat, intelligence watchdog warns

It comes amid ongoing disquiet following the collapse of a Chinese spying case and warnings by MI5 of the threat posed by the communist state to UK national security

The Independent UK

‘We wrote it living on Tesco sandwiches and anxiety attacks!’ How Operation Mincemeat conquered the world

It started out as a fringe musical about an outlandish war plan – and became a West End and Broadway smash. As the show hits China, Australia and Mexico, its ‘nerd’ creators explain how they went global with a box of hats and a dream

The Guardian - UK

MI5 has ‘blind spot’ over Northern Ireland Troubles, Boutcher says

The Chief Constable faced questions at the Policing Board following the publication of the Operation Kenova report into the agent Stakeknife.

Evening Standard

Security guarantees needed before Stakeknife is named – Burghart

Pressure is growing on the Government to name Stakeknife after the publication of the final report from Operation Kenova.

Evening Standard

Shocking MI5 Revelations: Freddie Scappaticci and the Spy Cover-Up That Failed the Public

MI5's failure to disclose Freddie Scappaticci's role as Stakeknife shocks the public. Operation Kenova reveals the truth behind the IRA spy cover-up.

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The Independent UK

Storm Bram: ‘Very dangerous’ winds cause travel disruption and power outages

Gusts of up to 119kmh (74mph) were recorded amid general wind speeds of up to 78kmh (48.5mph) at 1pm at the weather station at Sherkin Island.

The Independent UK

‘Hold Israel accountable,’ detained Irish citizens tell committee

‘If another country had kidnapped Irish citizens, what would we have done?’ the committee was asked.

Evening Standard

Did Thatcher know about Stakeknife? asks sister of murdered man

Moira Todd’s brother Eugene Simons was disappeared by Stakeknife’s unit in the Provisional IRA in 1981.

Euronews

UK's MI5 accused of concealing the truth over 'Stakeknife' agent who killed for the IRA

Official investigation strongly criticised how the UK's intelligence agency MI5 handled the double agent during the Troubles in Northern Ireland.

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Evening Standard

Late release of MI5 Stakeknife files a ‘significant failure’, report says

The final report of Operation Kenova said that MI5 had ‘earlier and greater knowledge’ of Stakeknife than it had at first stated.

The Guardian - UK

MI5 impeded inquiry into Stakeknife agent who murdered for IRA, says official report

Nine-year investigation paints highly critical picture of agency’s handling of double agent

Evening Standard

Putin directed Salisbury Novichok poisonings as 'show of Russian power', inquiry rules

Putin directed the botched assassination attempt as a show of ‘Russian power’, a judge has found

The Independent UK

Salisbury novichok latest: Putin is ‘active threat’ to public, Britons warned after poisoning death inquiry

Foreign secretary Yvette Cooper said the government will ‘not tolerate’ Russian aggression as she confirmed sanctions

The Guardian - UK

‘Unavoidably unfair’: the secret courts system hearing part of Palestine Action case

The CMP system means Huda Ammori will not be allowed to know what allegations were made against her

Evening Standard

Starmer met Chinese premier at G20 amid Beijing trip rumours

The two leaders are understood to have greeted each other only briefly during a ‘brush-by’ rather than holding formal bilateral talks.

Evening Standard

Starmer says he will ‘robustly protect our interests’ amid China trip rumours

The Prime Minister faced questions about his approach to Beijing amid rumours he will travel to China, and approve the country’s new London embassy.

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