The Latest Breaking News from the Security Service

Russia Strikes Ukraine Security Service Headquarters in Kyiv. Zelensky Vows a 'Tangible Response.'

A Russian drone hit the headquarters of the Security Service of Ukraine, known as the SBU.

International Business Times · Sep 4

Russian drone strikes Ukraine Security Service headquarters in central Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had instructed the Security Service to "deliver an appropriate, tangible response and, where possible, one that mirrors this strike."

Euronews · Sep 4

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 · Jan 6

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 · Dec 30, 2025

MI5 ‘very relaxed’ about proposed Chinese super-embassy in London, sources say

Senior Security Service officers told Commons speaker in private meeting they can tackle espionage risks

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2025

MI5 issues new China espionage warning after spies pose as headhunters on LinkedIn to target MPs

Security minister Dan Jarvis says the government will not tolerate ‘covert and calculated’ attempts by China to interfere with the UK’s sovereign affairs

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025

From the cold war to today, why espionage cases are so difficult to prosecute

The collapse of the prosecutions of Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry is a reminder that bringing charges for espionage can be an extremely risky business, particularly in western democracies. Cash and Berry were accused of spying for China, but the CPS dropped the case before it could go to trial.…

The Conversation · Oct 20, 2025

Iranians arrested in counter-terrorism raids allegedly targeted Israeli embassy

Home secretary says raids across UK last weekend reflected some of biggest terrorism threats in recent years

The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2025

Alleged abuse victim of suspected MI5 informant ‘calls for apology’

It comes after MI5 apologised unreservedly for providing ‘incorrect information’ to the High Court.

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2025

MI5 lied to multiple courts to protect identity of 'abusive' neo-Nazi spy

MI5 lied to multiple courts amid the Attorney General’s bid to prevent the BBC from identifying a suspected Security Service informant, a judge…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 12, 2025