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Cambridge spy Blunt feared violence from his KGB controller

Newly-declassified files show notorious double agent refused ‘insane’ order to follow fellow spies Burgess and Maclean to Moscow.

The Independent UK

Elizabeth II kept in dark over Palace traitor Anthony Blunt

Newly-declassified files show the Queen was only told the full story a decade after royal courtier confessed to spying for the KGB.

The Independent UK

Follow that cab (and tip well): MI5’s wartime guide to the art of being a spy

The guidance is contained in a wartime booklet issued to all new recruits to the Security Service

The Independent UK

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The week in audio: Human Intelligence; Sergei & the Westminster Spy Ring; UnReality; The Hole Truth – review

Naomi Alderman’s 50-part history of great thinkers gets off to a flying start. Plus, an exposé of Russian interference in UK politics; and in the week the BBC axed Short Cuts, where now for young audio talent?

The Guardian - UK

Every terror attack is sickening, says MI5 head at FBI director’s leaving event

Sir Ken McCallum, who was knighted in the latest New Year Honours, gave a speech at the leaving event for FBI director Christopher Wray on Friday.

Evening Standard

Withheld MI5 material connected to teenager ‘not cause for concern’

Rhianan Rudd, 16, was found dead in May 2022, a year after she had been charged with terrorism offences.

Evening Standard

The search for a new archbishop of Canterbury and how the process works

The next person to take on the role will be the 106th archbishop of Canterbury.

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Home Office unveils new 'smash the gangs' measures as migrant Channel crossings up 25%

Almost 37,000 people crossed the Channel in small boats in 2024 - up by a quarter on the previous year

Evening Standard

Proposed phone bans for suspected people smugglers branded ‘weak’ by Tories

Measures aimed at cracking down on organised immigration crime are ‘laughable’, shadow home secretary Chris Philp said.

Evening Standard

Head of MI5 knighted and artist becomes a dame among Scots in New Year Honours

They are among more than 100 Scots honoured in the list.

Evening Standard

10 best Apple TV Plus shows of 2024 with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes

Our guide on the ten best Apple TV Plus shows of 2024, and they all have at least 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes.

Tom’s Guide

We're in the golden age of spy thriller shows — here's the 5 best to stream right now

Here's how to stream the 5 spy thriller shows of 2024.

Tom’s Guide

Journalists who were unlawfully spied on have ‘no doubt’ UK reporters are still targeted

Belfast-based Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffrey won landmark victory that PSNI’s surveillance was unlawful

The Guardian - UK

UK Christmas market has reviewed its security in wake of Magdeburg attack

Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market’s security processes were reviewed but no changes were required.

Evening Standard

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The Conversation

Prince Andrew and the British establishment’s ‘target-rich environment’ for spies

A ruling by the UK’s Special Immigration Appeals Commission has revealed that a Chinese businessman with links to King Charles’ younger brother, Prince Andrew, has been banned from Britain. The commission was upholding a decision originally taken in 2023 by the then home secretary, Suella Braverman, to exclude a man…

Evening Standard

Police ‘relying on public’ to spot suspected terror activity as tip-offs rise

Officers called for vigilance over the winter months as Christmas shopping and festive events could attract terror activity.

The Guardian - UK

The 50 best TV shows of 2024: No 4 – Slow Horses

Gary Oldman gives the performance of his career in this excellent spy drama – which has finally become one of the most talked-about shows on TV

The Guardian - UK

Lawyer accused of being Chinese spy in UK loses legal challenge

MI5 acted lawfully when it issued ‘interference alert’ about Christine Lee in January 2022, tribunal rules

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The Independent UK

New counter-terrorism orders for youths could restrict online activity

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said new powers were needed to deal with youngsters at risk of being drawn into terrorism.

Evening Standard

MI5 had ‘legitimate reasons’ to warn about lawyer accused of working for China

Christine Lee has lost her legal challenge against the security service.

Evening Standard

Lawyer accused of being Chinese spy and previously linked to London MP loses legal challenge against MI5

MI5 warned MPs in 2022 it believed Christine Lee had engaged in ‘political interference and activities’ for a branch of the Chinese Communist Party

The Independent UK

Lawyer accused of being Chinese spy loses legal case against MI5

Christine Lee brought legal action at the specialist Investigatory Powers Tribunal

Tom’s Guide

I've streamed 53 shows in 2024 — here's the 7 best and 7 worst

I've seen over 53 TV shows this year and here are the 7 shows of 2024 that you need to watch, and 7 to skip.

The Guardian - UK

Prince Andrew spy scandal may have further exposed threat posed by China

Royal’s relationship with alleged spy, Yang Tengbo, should be seen as a blessing in disguise, says China analyst

The Guardian - UK

MPs denied chance to hail Prince Andrew’s spycatching heroics

Duke of York’s decades of playing everyone’s useful idiot – all for the good of the country – were off-limits in the Commons

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