MI5 operating in new era of terror and state threats, says chief
Summary
MI5, the UK's security service, is dealing with a high number of terrorist cases and increased threats from countries like Russia, China, and Iran, according to its chief, Ken McCallum. The service has seen a 35% rise in the number of individuals under investigation for state threats. MI5 has actively disrupted activities related to national security threats, particularly from Chinese state actors.Key Facts
- MI5 is experiencing nearly record-high levels of terrorist investigations.
- State threats from countries like Russia, China, and Iran are rising.
- MI5 has increased the number of individuals it investigates for state threats by 35% in the past year.
- Chinese state actors are deemed a daily national security threat to the UK.
- MI5 recently disrupted a national security-related activity involving China.
- There was a case collapse involving alleged Chinese espionage in the UK, raising government and CPS scrutiny.
- MI5 and police have disrupted 19 late-stage attack plots and many other threats since 2020.
- Terrorist groups like al-Qaeda and the Islamic State are trying to expand their influence amid international instability.
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