MI5 chief says China is daily threat to UK and voices frustration over spy case collapse
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:02:04 GMT
Sir Ken McCallum says the Security Service acted against Chinese activity in the last week, as a parliamentary inquiry is launched into the spy case.
What was alleged against the men who were accused of spying for China?
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:54:13 GMT
The two were accused of passing information to an agent who forwarded it to a high-ranking Chinese official.
Reeves plans 'targeted action' on bills in Budget
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:56:06 GMT
The chancellor is planning moves to help households with the cost of living in the Budget.
Netanyahu 'determined' to pressure Hamas to find remaining dead hostages
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 18:16:48 GMT
The Israeli prime minister's comments come after Hamas said it could not access the bodies of 19 hostages in Gaza.
Manchester Pride headliner 'yet to be paid for performance'
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:08:14 GMT
Suppliers also say they have been met with silence when they contact organisers to ask for payment.
Decision on China mega embassy in London delayed again
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:59:19 GMT
The proposed complex would be the biggest embassy in Europe if it goes ahead - but it has generated controversy.
Major UK rare earths refinery scrapped in favour of US
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:32:05 GMT
The project would have given the UK a strategic foothold in the rare earths industry.
MI5 operating in new era of terror and state threats, says chief
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:11:27 GMT
In an annual speech, Sir Ken McCallum says the security service is operating in "a new era" with terrorism remaining an "ever-present threat".
Omaze house winners to get keys as planning row ends
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:40:25 GMT
Councillors give retrospective approval for unauthorised work on the £6m raffle prize.
Rating Raducanu's season - and what does future hold?
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:01:23 GMT
BBC tennis correspondent Russell Fuller looks at how Emma Raducanu's 2025 season went - and what the future could hold.
