2 h. ago Starmer to publish China spy case evidence as he battles Tory ‘cover up’ claims

The Government will publish the evidence submitted by deputy national security adviser Matt Collins.

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3 h. ago Starmer vows to publish China spy evidence showing 'Tories behind case collapse' in tense PMQs standoff

The Prime Minister said he intends to release the witness statements prepared by deputy national security adviser Matt Collins in full

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3 h. ago Lib Dems call for national security services to ‘assess threat’ Elon Musk poses to British democracy

The Liberal Democrats have called for national security services to “assess the threat” that Elon Musk poses to British democracy, after Tommy Robinson claimed that the billionaire was paying his legal costs.

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4 h. ago Keir Starmer finally bows to pressure and says ministers WILL release Government document at the heart of China spying case collapse

The Prime Minister finally confirmed that Downing Street will publish a key witness statement by the deputy national security adviser after a major overnight row with prosecutors.

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4 h. ago Starmer says evidence in collapsed China spy case will be published

Sir Keir Starmer said the evidence submitted by deputy national security adviser Matt Collins would be disclosed.

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8 h. ago Exiled Hong Kong dissidents say UK plan to restart extraditions puts them in danger

Legislative change comes five years after treaty suspended in response to city’s crackdown on pro-democracy activistsExiled Hong Kong dissidents say they fear UK government plans to restart some extraditions with the city could put them in greater danger, saying Hong Kong authorities will use any pretext to pursue them.An amendment to UK extradition laws was passed on Tuesday. It came more than five years after the UK and several other countries suspended extradition treaties with Hong Kong in response to the government crackdown on the pro-democracy movement, and its imposition of a Beijing-designed national security law. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Exiled Hong Kong dissidents fear UK plan to restart extraditions will put them in danger

Legislative change comes five years after treaty suspended in response to city’s crackdown on pro-democracy activistsExiled Hong Kong dissidents say they fear UK government plans to restart some extraditions with the city could put them in greater danger, saying Hong Kong authorities will use any pretext to pursue them.An amendment to UK extradition laws was passed on Tuesday more than five years after Britain and several other countries suspended extradition treaties with Hong Kong in response to the government crackdown on the pro-democracy movement, and its imposition of a Beijing-designed national security law. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Critical evidence that collapsed the China spy trial will be kept secret

Requests to release a key witness statement by the deputy national security adviser have been rejected after the Crown Prosecution Service said it would be 'inappropriate' outside of a courtroom.

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19 h. ago England secure 2026 World Cup qualification with dominant win over Latvia

LATVIA 0-5 ENGLAND: The Three Lions knew a win in Riga would be enough to book their place in next summer's showpiece, becoming the first European nation to secure a spot

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26 h. ago Hundreds of passwords linked to government departments leaked on dark web

Exclusive: Nine attempts have been made to sell classified UK military documents in the past year – with experts warning it could ‘directly undermine national security’

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26 h. ago Starmer praises official who submitted evidence in collapsed China spy case

The Prime Minister has not seen the witness statement provided to the Crown Prosecution Service by deputy national security adviser Matthew Collins.

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26 h. ago UK’s cyber security agency warns of ‘sophisticated’ threat from Chinese hackers

The number of serious attacks from across all sources in the most recent 12-month period hit record levels.

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28 h. ago Revealed: Hundreds of passwords linked to government departments leaked on dark web

Exclusive: Nine attempts have been made to sell classified UK military documents in the past year – with experts warning it could ‘directly undermine national security’

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30 h. ago China must reveal full, unredacted London super embassy plans before approval, says minister

Housing Secretary Steve Reed is expected to make a decision on controversial plans for China’s east London new super embassy this month

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30 h. ago Wriggling Yvette Cooper refuses to voice 'confidence' in deputy national security chief after China spying trial collapse as ministers are accused of 'scapegoating' official

The Foreign Secretary refused to say if Matthew Collins should remain in his post or if she had confidence in his ability, in the deepening row over how Beijing is handled by Labour .

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31 h. ago National security considerations ‘paramount’ in Chinese embassy decision – Reed

A decision is expected on October 21, although that could be pushed back with Steve Reed indicating it would come ‘within weeks’.

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34 h. ago ‘Did two Brits spy for China?’ is one question. ‘Can any UK PM really stand up to China?’ is an even bigger one | Gaby Hinsliff

It’s Keir Starmer’s turn to muddle through a problem that none of his predecessors solved: can his cash-poor nation afford to offend a superpower? It has all the makings of a gripping spy novel.Two young men accused of passing secrets to China, who vigorously protest their innocence, are swept up in a swirling political intrigue with a shadowy semi-mythical figure (in the shape of veteran Downing Street national security adviser Jonathan Powell) at its heart. Yet the story dominating domestic headlines as MPs returned from recess this week is not fiction, or at least not entirely.Gaby Hinsliff is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

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35 h. ago With hostages freed, Netanyahu bids for political redemption

Israeli premier wagers Trump can help rewrite narrative around worst security failure in nation’s history

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37 h. ago Labour accused of making deputy national security adviser 'scapegoat' over collapse of China spying trial

Labour have blamed Jonathan Powell's deputy for the controversial collapse of the Chinese spies case.

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38 h. ago China represents a 'highly sophisticated and capable threat', Britain's cyber security to warn

Richard Horne (pictured), head of GCHQ 's National Cyber Security Centre, will set out in an annual review the 'significant threat' Britain faces from hostile states

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