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High Court to rule on bid for injunction to block BBC story over ‘MI5 informant’

The High Court is due to give a ruling on whether the BBC can identify a “dangerous extremist and misogynist” who is allegedly an MI5 informant. Attorney General Suella Braverman is seeking an injunction to block the planned broadcast, arguing it ...

07 Apr 2022 at 03:55

‘Legitimate’ for Patel to attend Bond film in capacity as Home Secretary – Raab

Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has said it was “perfectly legitimate” for Priti Patel to attend a Bond premiere in her role as Home Secretary, pointing to both “fictional” and “factual” links between the security services and the Home Office....

27 Apr 2022 at 11:55

Liberty hails ‘landmark’ win after challenging powers used by security services

A civil rights campaign group says it has achieved a “landmark” victory after mounting a High Court challenge to powers used by the security services during criminal investigations. Liberty says a ruling by two senior judges means it is ...

24 Jun 2022 at 14:07

MI5 agent BBC wants to identify ‘is dangerous enough to kill a woman’

An alleged MI5 informant is “dangerous enough to kill a woman” and should be identified publicly “to prevent future harm” to women, the High Court has heard. The BBC wants to air a report which would identify the man, referred to as ...

01 Mar 2022 at 18:25

State ‘contributed’ to death of exploited teen accused of terror, inquest told

The UK state “contributed” to the death of a teenager who took her own life after being groomed by a far-right extremist and later arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences, an inquest has heard. Rhianan Rudd was found dead in a ...

23 May 2023 at 14:12

‘Staggering’ rise in children being investigated for terrorism, says MI5 boss

The boss of MI5 has described the rise of children being investigated for terrorism in the UK as “staggering” as he warned of “canny online memes” drawing them into extreme right-wing ideologies. Director-general Ken McCallum ...

08 Oct 2024 at 14:43

MI5 boss ‘profoundly sorry’ at failure to prevent Manchester Arena attack

The boss of MI5 made an unprecedented public apology as he acknowledged the security service did not seize the “slim” chance it had of thwarting the Manchester Arena terror attack. Director general Ken McCallum expressed ...

02 Mar 2023 at 20:03

Manchester Arena survivors cannot continue legal claim against MI5, judges rule

More than 300 people affected by the Manchester Arena bombing cannot continue their legal action against MI5, judges at a specialist tribunal have ruled. Survivors and people bereaved by the attack brought a case to the ...

22 Nov 2024 at 11:38

‘Coronation protesters must be aware they’ll be in an armed policing operation’

Protesters planning unannounced action at the coronation could be mistaken for plotters who wish to cause harm, a security expert has warned. Former royal protection officer Simon Morgan told the PA news agency ...

04 May 2023 at 02:45

Sunak eyes ‘better future’ for Northern Ireland as he hosts Biden in Belfast

Rishi Sunak is focusing on fulfilling the promise of the Good Friday Agreement as he prepares to host Joe Biden in Northern Ireland to mark 25 years of the peace deal. The Prime Minister said “making good” on ...

09 Apr 2023 at 00:01

‘Growing’ threat of foreign state interference in British politics

The case of suspected Chinese spy Christine Lee targeting MPs is not a “one off” and such threats are increasing, security sources have warned. Attempts by foreign states to interfere with British politics ...

11 May 2022 at 15:55

MI5 chief Ken McCallum: Foreign spies are targeting officials online

Foreign spies are using online networking sites to target thousands of Government officials, high-tech businesses and academics, the head of MI5 has warned. The Security Service’s director general, Ken ...

17 May 2022 at 01:25

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