Britain is ‘under sustained attack’ from foreign states
MPs warned in the Commons that hostile states are exploiting political division, trade links and digital networks to undermine the UK, as Liberal Democrat MP James MacCleary said foreign interference now threatens Britain’s security, economy and democratic institutions.
Labour MP opposes defence spending rise in Commons clash
The government has defended increased defence spending after a Commons exchange in which a Labour backbencher argued that poverty and inequality pose a greater threat to life in the UK than external military dangers.
Healey avoids date for Defence Investment Plan
The Defence Secretary avoided confirming whether the Defence Investment Plan will be published before Parliament rises for the Christmas recess during defence questions in the House of Commons.
British forces recruitment rises as intake overtakes outflow
UK Armed Forces recruitment has overtaken personnel outflow for the first time in almost four years, with recruitment rising 13%.
MI6 chief to say ‘front line is everywhere’ in first speech
Speaking from MI6 headquarters, Blaise Metreweli will describe what she characterises as a complex and interconnected threat landscape, ranging from hybrid and information warfare to terrorism and rapid technological disruption.
Defence chief warns UK security risk demands whole nation
The Chief of the Defence Staff is expected to call for a “whole of society” approach to defence and national resilience, warning that Britain faces a more dangerous and uncertain security environment than at any point in his career.
UK condemns conviction of Jimmy Lai, calls for release
The UK has condemned the conviction of Hong Kong media owner and democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai, calling for his immediate release following a guilty verdict announced on Monday.
UK launches register, qualification for protective security
Counter Terrorism Policing has announced two new national initiatives aimed at strengthening how organisations across the UK prepare for and mitigate the threat of terrorism.
UK plans £8bn tactical battlefield comms framework
The UK is preparing to launch a major long term procurement programme for military tactical comms, with a newly updated pipeline notice outlining plans for a framework worth up to £8 billion.
UK developing urgent plan for conflict, minister says
The UK is drawing up new preparations for a potential major conflict, according to Armed Forces Minister Al Carns, in remarks reported by Sky News.
