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Britain’s military presence in the Middle East – and how it could be dragged into war

The British government confirmed on Monday that the RAF base at Akrotiri, Cyprus, had been hit in a drone strike. The resumption of US and Israeli air attacks on Iran – and Iranian reprisal strikes on its neighbours – also highlights the risks to around 300,000 British citizens in the…

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Lobbyist in Labour Together scandal has been investigating Guardian reporter, say reports

Tom Harper reportedly made inquiries as recently as last week about Henry Dyer, who has been reporting on row

The Guardian - UK

Labour minister faces calls to be sacked over false claims against journalists

Guardian investigation showed Josh Simons falsely linked journalists to ‘pro-Kremlin’ network in emails to GCHQ

The Guardian - UK

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Labour minister falsely linked journalists to ‘pro-Kremlin’ network in emails to GCHQ

Exclusive: Josh Simons pressed intelligence officials to investigate reporters, in emails described as ‘McCarthyite smear’

The Guardian - UK

Three concerns raised about China’s new London embassy

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The Independent UK

Torture, spies and fibre cables: The security concerns over China’s new embassy

MI5 has admitted it is ‘not realistic’ to eliminate each and every potential risk

The Independent UK

Spying, oppression and secret rooms: Security concerns over China’s new embassy

Opponents have argued Beijing’s mega-embassy could become an espionage hub.

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Can you solve the GCHQ Christmas puzzle? Answer these seven questions from the spy agency

The spy agency's "Chief Puzzler" said the notoriously tricky puzzles are designed to test "the same blend of skills our teams use every day to keep the country safe”

Evening Standard

Can you solve GCHQ’s Christmas puzzle?

GCHQ has come up with a range of puzzles designed to test a range of problem-solving skills

The Independent UK

Christmas code-crackers: GCHQ reveals annual festive card for puzzle fans

Seven brainteasers feature in intelligence agency’s 2025 Christmas card, with covers designed by UK school pupils

The Guardian - UK

‘Attacks will get through’: head of GCHQ urges companies to do more to fight cybercrime

Anne Keast-Butler says government and business must to work together to tackle future attacks as AI makes cybercrime easier

The Guardian - UK

UK at Risk: GCHQ Sounds Alarm as Cyber Threats Spike 50%

GCHQ's NCSC warns cyberattacks in the UK have surged 50% in 2025, urging businesses and the population in general to boost defences as major incidents have drained finances.

International Business Times UK

Cyber-attacks rise by 50% in past year, UK security agency says

Officials say increased dependence on technology leaves society more vulnerable to threats such as ransomware

The Guardian - UK

A British spy was found dead and stuffed inside a bag. It’s ruled as an accident

Gareth Williams was found in a hold all bag with a padlock on the outside.

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The Independent UK

How GCHQ announced end of war to codebreakers at Bletchley Park

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The Independent UK

Newly released letters offer glimpse into lives of WWII codebreakers

Workers were granted unexpected holidays as victory over Japan neared

Al Jazeera

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.

Euronews

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.

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The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

GCHQ intern jailed over data breach which risked exposing 17 colleagues

Manchester University computer science student Hasaan Arshad, 25, pleaded guilty to an offence under the Computer Misuse Act.

The Independent UK

GCHQ intern risked exposing 17 colleagues when he took data home, court told

Hasaan Arshad used his mobile phone to transfer confidential information to his own computer, the Old Bailey heard

Evening Standard

Trial date set for former civil servant accused of lying about GCHQ role

Ifthikhar Alam, 25, appeared at Southwark Crown Court on Thursday charged with three counts of fraud by false representation

The Independent UK

Spy letters show secret orders sent ahead of VE Day

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The Independent UK

GCHQ release cache of spy chatter discussing VE Day before end of war announced

The documents released from GCHQ’s archives mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

The Independent UK

Never-before-see spy letters reveal GCHQ role in VE Day before end of war

The messages relay that the German high command had signed an ‘unconditional surrender’

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