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MI5 apologises after spy gave false evidence about neo-Nazi informant

Intelligence official’s testimony about source who had tried to kill girlfriend with machete had been relied on in court

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2025

‘Premature’ to decide whether MI5 should face contempt probe in BBC injunction case, judges rule

An injunction was granted in April 2022

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025

‘Premature’ to decide whether MI5 should face contempt probe, judges rule

MI5 previously said there had been ‘failings and errors’ in legal proceedings related to an alleged source accused of abusing two women.

Evening Standard · Jul 2, 2025

OPINION - Battle of the spies: how Blaise Metreweli triumphed, and saw off her biggest rival, in the fight to lead MI6

Apart from the odd tiresome comment about being a “diversity hire” — the first female head of MI6, Blaise Metreweli, has had a smooth landing as the new “C” — Chief, replacing the affable Sir Richard Moore when he leaves the post in October.

Evening Standard · Jun 18, 2025

Who is Blaise Metreweli, first female head of Britain’s MI6?

A spook for over a quarter of a century, Metreweli was ‘Q’ at the spy agency. Now she’ll be known as ‘C’. Here’s why.

Al Jazeera · Jun 17, 2025

Quick Facts About Blaise Metreweli: Age, Career, Family, and Appointment as MI6 First Female Chief

Blaise Metreweli, 47, becomes MI6's first woman chief, bringing 26 years of intelligence expertise to tackle global threats.

International Business Times UK · Jun 16, 2025

Britain's MI6 appoints Blaise Metreweli as its first female chief in 116-year history

Blaise Metreweli, a Cambridge graduate who has worked in the intelligence service since 1999, will become the organisation's 18th leader.

Euronews · Jun 16, 2025

Blaise Metreweli appointed first ever female MI6 chief as Britain faces 'unprecedented threats'

She is currently Director General ‘Q’, responsible for technology and innovation at the Secret Intelligence Service, a role made famous by the gadgets chief in James Bond films

Evening Standard · Jun 15, 2025

MI6 gadget master becomes first female chief

Blaise Metreweli is succeeding Sir Richard Moore, who leaves this autumn after four years in charge

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2025

Blaise Metreweli named as first woman to lead UK intelligence service MI6

Metreweli, 47, has held series of director-level roles in foreign intelligence service and in domestic agency MI5

The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2025