Why a Chinese ‘mega embassy’ is not such a worry for British spies Politicians are raising the alarm, while MI5 quietly welcomes the prospect of Beijing’s new London facility The Guardian - UK · Jan 18
Labour MPs could rebel over Hillsborough law after talks with families break down Families are concerned about possibility for intelligence services to veto officers giving evidence after disasters The Guardian - UK · Jan 14
Hillsborough law to be delayed over security services concerns Ministers hope to reach compromise after MPs and families said bill went too far in shielding intelligence officers The Guardian - UK · Jan 13
UK ministers should explain compensation payment to Guantánamo detainee, Dominic Grieve says Former attorney general urges more clarity on British spy agencies’ role in Abu Zubaydah’s torture by CIA The Guardian - UK · Jan 12
Black Ops Season 2 on BBC One review: these jokes have teeth 4/5 Our heroes are back to create more chaos – but there’s more going on in this whip-smart series than just good gags Evening Standard · Jan 9
How to watch 'Black Ops' series 2 — stream police comedy online from anywhere The chaotic duo Dom and Kay return to face a bigger challenge. Here's how to watch 'Black Ops' series 2 online from anywhere in the world. Tom’s Guide · Jan 8
Met terror police review allegations over new Chinese super-embassy in London China’s controversial plans to build a mega-embassy next to the Tower of London are expected to be approved by ministers this month Evening Standard · Jan 6
Manchester Arena families say MI5 can’t be trusted ‘How many times must MI5 show that it cannot be trusted before something is done?’ The Independent UK · Jan 6
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
Spycops sent thousands of surveillance reports to MI5, inquiry documents reveal Security Service was able to compile detailed files on members of legitimate protest groups infiltrated by undercover police officers The Guardian - UK · Jan 4
UK turned down Ireland’s request for Sellafield threat intel IN FULL The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025
Tony Blair refused to share intelligence with Ireland over Sellafield threat, archives show Newly declassified files reveal details on the aftermath of the 2004 Madrid train bombing The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025
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
A story about North Korea and Japan, an exhilarating political film and a funny spy thriller – the three best releases of 2025 In 2025, there was a lot of excellent art and culture to rave about. The Conversation · Dec 23, 2025
Euronews · Dec 16, 2025 UK to investigate foreign interference in politics after Russia bribery scandal An independent review has been ordered in response to the conviction of former Reform UK lawmaker Nathan Gill for accepting bribes from Russia.
The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2025 UK must stop ‘dragging heels’ over China threat, intelligence watchdog warns It comes amid ongoing disquiet following the collapse of a Chinese spying case and warnings by MI5 of the threat posed by the communist state to UK national security
The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2025 ‘We wrote it living on Tesco sandwiches and anxiety attacks!’ How Operation Mincemeat conquered the world It started out as a fringe musical about an outlandish war plan – and became a West End and Broadway smash. As the show hits China, Australia and Mexico, its ‘nerd’ creators explain how they went global with a box of hats and a dream
Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2025 MI5 has ‘blind spot’ over Northern Ireland Troubles, Boutcher says The Chief Constable faced questions at the Policing Board following the publication of the Operation Kenova report into the agent Stakeknife.
Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025 Security guarantees needed before Stakeknife is named – Burghart Pressure is growing on the Government to name Stakeknife after the publication of the final report from Operation Kenova.
International Business Times UK · Dec 9, 2025 Shocking MI5 Revelations: Freddie Scappaticci and the Spy Cover-Up That Failed the Public MI5's failure to disclose Freddie Scappaticci's role as Stakeknife shocks the public. Operation Kenova reveals the truth behind the IRA spy cover-up.
The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025 Storm Bram: ‘Very dangerous’ winds cause travel disruption and power outages Gusts of up to 119kmh (74mph) were recorded amid general wind speeds of up to 78kmh (48.5mph) at 1pm at the weather station at Sherkin Island.
The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025 ‘Hold Israel accountable,’ detained Irish citizens tell committee ‘If another country had kidnapped Irish citizens, what would we have done?’ the committee was asked.
Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2025 Did Thatcher know about Stakeknife? asks sister of murdered man Moira Todd’s brother Eugene Simons was disappeared by Stakeknife’s unit in the Provisional IRA in 1981.
Euronews · Dec 9, 2025 UK's MI5 accused of concealing the truth over 'Stakeknife' agent who killed for the IRA Official investigation strongly criticised how the UK's intelligence agency MI5 handled the double agent during the Troubles in Northern Ireland.
Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2025 Late release of MI5 Stakeknife files a ‘significant failure’, report says The final report of Operation Kenova said that MI5 had ‘earlier and greater knowledge’ of Stakeknife than it had at first stated.