UK national security
MI5 Warns: UK Faces Escalating Threats from Russia, Iran, China and Renewed Terrorism Risk
Oct 16, 2025 11:26 pm CST
MI5 Director General Ken McCallum reveals a 35% increase in state threat investigations as Britain confronts escalating dangers from Russia, Iran, and China, alongside a resurgent terrorism threat from al Qaeda and Islamic State. The UK intelligence agency has disrupted numerous surveillance plots and potentially lethal schemes while tracking hostile actors who increasingly employ methods typically associated with terrorist organizations.
UK Government Releases Evidence in Failed China Espionage Case Amid Political Controversy
Oct 16, 2025 06:58 am CST
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government has published evidence from the collapsed espionage case against two men accused of spying for China, amid growing controversy over why the prosecution failed. The release includes statements from the deputy national security adviser describing Chinese intelligence operations as a threat to UK security, while Conservatives demand full disclosure of all documents related to the case that has sparked tension between the government and prosecutors.