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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

New Chinese embassy approved despite warning security risks cannot be eliminated

Security minister Dan Jarvis told MPs he was ‘assured that the UK national security is protected’.

Evening Standard

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

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

The Independent UK

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‘People don’t even know if help is coming’: Cornish villagers frustrated by lack of help after Storm Goretti

Trees still block roads and scores of people remain without power or water almost a week on from storm

The Guardian - UK

UK to hold inquiry into foreign financial interference in domestic politics

Review, which will focus on effectiveness of political finance laws, follows conviction of former Reform politician for accepting bribes

The Guardian - UK

Chinese mega embassy in London could bring security advantages, Downing Street claims

No 10 has sought to highlight the ‘benefits’ of consolidating the seven Chinese sites currently dotted around the capital in the mega embassy

Evening Standard

Security concerns over new Chinese embassy addressed amid Starmer trip rumours

A decision on the proposed new Chinese embassy has been delayed until January 20 but Dan Jarvis told MPs security concerns had been addressed.

Evening Standard

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Jailing of former Farage ally sparks demands for inquiry into Russian influence

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey issued the call after Nathan Gill was jailed.

Evening Standard

Starmer ‘set to approve controversial super-size Chinese embassy’ despite espionage concerns

The prime minister has reportedly been given the green light from MI5 and MI6

The Independent UK

New Troubles legislation will address ‘unfinished business’ – NI Secretary

A commission to investigate Troubles-related killings and a separate information recovery body will be established under the Bill.

Evening Standard

Labour minister says China’s ‘covert and calculated’ spying won’t be tolerated - live updates

The Tories have pressed the Government to place China in the enhanced tier of the foreign influence registration scheme (Firs)

The Independent UK

Reject China's plan for mega-embassy in London as its spies target Parliament, Tories urge ministers

MI5 is warning MPs, peers, Government officials, parliamentary staff, economists and others with links to Westminster that they may be targeted by Beijing

Evening Standard

MI5 spy agency warns Chinese agents are trying to recruit UK politicians on LinkedIn

The UK's domestic intelligence agency says China's security services are targeting lawmakers to “collect information and lay the groundwork for long-term relationships."

Euronews

MI5 warns lawmakers that Chinese spies are trying to reach them via LinkedIn

Britain's domestic intelligence agency has warned lawmakers that Chinese spies are reaching out to them via recruitment headhunters

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

We will not tolerate ‘covert’ interference, says minister amid China spying risk

MPs, peers and parliamentary staff have been warned by MI5 over spying threats from Chinese security services.

Evening Standard

Parliamentarians warned by MI5 over Chinese spying threats

Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, wrote to parliamentarians on Tuesday to alert them to the ‘Espionage Alert’ issued by MI5.

The Guardian - UK

Families of IRA victims in England told new Troubles bill could revive path to justice

Security minister Dan Jarvis says scrapping immunity scheme would give relatives a renewed chance for answers

The Guardian - UK

Public servants are being targeted and MPs have been murdered. But we will prevent fear from destroying our politics

A new law will restrict protests outside the homes of public office holders. The right to demonstrate is a given, but to menace private homes is just not right, says security minister Dan Jarvis

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The Guardian - UK

Activists could be jailed for six months for protesting outside MPs’ homes

Law aimed at tackling harassment will criminalise protests outside homes of MPs in England and Wales amid rise in complaints

Evening Standard

Not holding Birmingham pub bombs public inquiry is outrageous – victim’s sister

Julie Hambleton, whose sister Maxine lost her life in the 1974 attacks, said it was a ‘disgraceful’ way to treat grieving families.

The Guardian - UK

Government rules out public inquiry into Birmingham pub bombings

Ministers suggest independent commission set up to investigate deaths related to Troubles could look into 1974 attack

Evening Standard

Decision not to hold Birmingham pub bombings inquiry ‘deeply disappointing’

Two bombs planted in the Mulberry Bush and Tavern in the Town pubs also killed 21 people and injured up to 220 other victims.

The Independent UK

British citizenship ‘loophole’ axed under new law

Between 2018 and 2023, an average of 12 individuals annually had their citizenship revoked

Evening Standard

Law closes ‘loophole’ over appeals against stripping of British citizenship

The Deprivation of Citizenship Orders (Effect during Appeal) Act 2025 received royal assent on Tuesday night.

The Guardian - UK

China spy case gives MPs the opportunity to discuss their favourite topic: themselves

Seemingly what elevates this case to a matter of national security is that two Tory MPs were allegedly spied on

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