Topic

Espionage

5 reports on this topic

Empty parliamentary committee room with microphones and closed folders on wooden desks.

Insider Threat

China spying case collapse exposes failings, MPs find

A parliamentary inquiry has criticised prosecutors and government officials over the abandoned case against two men, but found no evidence of political interference.

28 October 2026

Anonymous commuters walking near the Palace of Westminster on an overcast autumn day.

Insider Risk Management

MI5 warns UK lawmakers of Chinese spies posing as recruiters

Britain's security service says Chinese intelligence officers are using recruitment approaches to target parliament, an allegation Beijing denies.

28 October 2026

Anonymous office workers walking past government buildings in Westminster.

Insider Threat

MP's husband and two advisers bailed in China spying investigation

Three men arrested in London and Wales on suspicion of assisting Chinese intelligence have been bailed until May, while police enquiries continue.

28 October 2026

The Palace of Westminster across the Thames, with pedestrians in the foreground.

Insider Threat

Parliament researcher among two arrested amid China spy claims

Police confirmed two arrests under the Official Secrets Act as Rishi Sunak raised concerns about Chinese interference with Premier Li Qiang.

28 October 2026

Stone entrance and security railings outside a London court in autumn daylight.

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Royal Navy sailor faces court over alleged attempt to spy for Russia

Intelligence specialist Teddy Young has been remanded in custody after being charged under the National Security Act over alleged efforts to supply military information to Russia.

28 October 2026