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MI5 chief ‘frustrated’ at failure to put men accused of spying for China on trial

Ken McCallum, the domestic spy chief, says he will ‘never back off’ from confronting threats from Beijing

The Guardian - UK

Slow Horses season 5 episode 4 delivers a classic British spy showdown, with shoes off

Slow Horses season 5 episode 4 sees James Callis’ MI5 boss Claude Whelan have a rare victory.

TechRadar

UK spy agency warns politicians: 'You are a potential target'

The Chinese are spying on, or trying to recruit government workers, MI5 warned.

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Whistleblowing ex-police spy has become ‘an inconvenient truth’

Peter Francis cannot apologise for telling the truth about undercover police tactics, his lawyer has told a public inquiry.

Evening Standard

UK's MI5 warns lawmakers of spying threat from China, Russia and Iran

The intelligence agency warned MPs and their staff to look out for spies trying to elicit information from them by blackmail or phishing attacks.

Euronews

MI5 tells politicians: ‘You are a potential target’

MI5’s National Protective Security Authority issued the warning to MPs, peers, councillors, candidates and parliamentary staff.

Evening Standard

The story behind the spy stories: show reveals secrets of John le Carré’s craft

How author researched his plots and letters from Alec Guinness feature in Oxford exhibition

The Guardian - UK

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Why has the UK dropped its trial of two alleged China spies?

Prosecutor hinted at lack of backing from Downing Street but legal experts argue prosecution was still possible

The Guardian - UK

Sir Gary Oldman says Slow Horses has been one of the most ‘joyful’ experiences

The Oscar-winning actor stars as veteran MI5 agent Jackson Lamb in the Apple TV show based on the Slough House book series by Mick Herron.

Evening Standard

Why Slow Horses is the best spy show on TV

If Slow Horses isn’t already your latest TV obsession, it soon will be. With Season five of the hit Apple TV+ drama rolling out weekly, Jackson Lamb and his band of MI5 misfits return to prove that espionage is about far more than martinis and tuxedos.

The Independent UK

MI5 and counter-terror police on heightened alert after synagogue attack

Policing at Jewish places of worship to increase as officials investigate killer’s motivations and ties to others

The Guardian - UK

‘We’re already at war’: Ex-MI5 chief warns Putin is already fighting countries

Putin has been starting a war, hoping we don't figure it out.

We Got This Covered

Blue Lights season three: what has happened in the series so far?

From foiling crime to bringing down drug dealers, the team at Blackthorn station have their hands full

Evening Standard

Former MI5 boss warns aid cuts risk UK’s influence on world stage

Baroness Manningham-Buller says the cuts will allow China to ‘move in’ and lessen Britain’s diplomatic power

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MI5 Ex-Boss Warns UK May Already Be at Hybrid War with Russia – Cyber Sabotage Signals Escalation Alert

Former MI5 chief Baroness Eliza Manningham-Buller has warned that Britain may already be at war with Russia through hybrid tactics, such as cyber attacks, espionage, and sabotage, urging stronger defences amid rising threats in 2025.

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - UK

Britain may already be at war with Russia, former head of MI5 says

Eliza Manningham-Buller points to extent of cyber-attacks and other hostile activity orchestrated by Moscow

Evening Standard

PSNI’s use of covert surveillance on journalists ‘not systemic’, review finds

But the McCullough Review has identified more than 20 attempts made by the police service to identify journalists’ sources.

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The Independent UK

Will Gary Oldman’s black comedy Slow Horses be returning for season 6?

The BAFTA-winning series is back

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How to watch ‘Slow Horses' season 5 online — stream Gary Oldman-led show from anywhere

Gary Oldman returns as dishevelled MI5 agent Jackson Lamb in the hit thriller series. Here we explain how to watch "Slow Horses" season 5 online wherever you are.

Evening Standard

Slow Horses season five on Apple TV+ review: The silliest season yet — but is the fun finally over?

3/5 Season five of the Emmy award-winning spy series bursts through the starting gates, but ultimately fails to stick the landing

The Guardian - UK

MI5 concedes it ‘unlawfully’ obtained data from former BBC journalist

Revelation relating to then Northern Ireland home affairs correspondent, Vincent Kearney, a ‘matter of grave concern’

Evening Standard

MI5 admits it ‘unlawfully’ obtained data from ex-BBC journalist

Vincent Kearney complained to the Investigatory Powers Tribunal.

The Independent UK

Slow Horses author compares ‘bogeyman’ character Peter Judd to Boris Johnson

Writer attended Balliol College, Oxford at the same time as the former Tory leader

The Guardian - UK

Slow Horses author Mick Herron: ‘I love doing things that are against the rules’

As the hit thriller returns to our screens, its creator talks about false starts, surprise inspirations – and why he never looks inside Jackson Lamb’s head

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