HISTORICAL FACTS: 5 | History Defined

UK to reform spy laws to tackle threats from cyber and state influence

Britain will overhaul its espionage laws in the face of threats to national security ranging from cyber-attacks to pernicious lobbying that could undermine its economy, the country's interior minister said on Wednesday.

Reuters · May 10, 2022

'Like Tony Blair 25 years ago, William and Kate are right to be less formal'

In this day and age, addressing people by first names is what comes naturally - good on the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge for recognising this as the monarchy modernises

Daily Mirror · May 7, 2022

MI5 chief calls for overhaul of UK's 'outdated' espionage laws

Director General Ken McCallum said the UK's Official Secrets Act was outdated and meant "we are in effect operating with one hand behind our backs on state threats"

Daily Mirror · Feb 19, 2022