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.
The unanswered questions after release of China spy evidence
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:57:37 GMT
The disclosure sheds more light than ever before on what the two men were accused of, but raises new questions for the prime minister and prosecutors.
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.
No Maccabi Tel Aviv fans allowed at Aston Villa match over safety concerns
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:38:42 GMT
Aston Villa confirm no away fans will be permitted to attend the Europa League match at Villa Park against Maccabi Tel Aviv in November.
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.
Guide dog charity welcomes largest litter in years
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:46:27 GMT
Guide Dogs says the 13 puppies, named "the baker's dozen", could cost £1m to breed, raise and train.
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".
