MI5 chief says China is daily threat to UK and voices frustration over spy case collapse
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:02:04 GMT
Sir Ken McCallum says the Security Service acted against Chinese activity in the last week, as a parliamentary inquiry is launched into the spy case.
What was alleged against the men who were accused of spying for China?
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:54:13 GMT
The two were accused of passing information to an agent who forwarded it to a high-ranking Chinese official.
Reeves plans 'targeted action' on bills in Budget
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:56:06 GMT
The chancellor is planning moves to help households with the cost of living in the Budget.
Netanyahu 'determined' to pressure Hamas to find remaining dead hostages
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 18:16:48 GMT
The Israeli prime minister's comments come after Hamas said it could not access the bodies of 19 hostages in Gaza.
Aid group suspends Gaza operations after ceasefire
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 19:58:28 GMT
The US and Israeli-backed GHF group was heavily criticised before it announced a “pause” on its operations.
No Maccabi Tel Aviv fans allowed at Aston Villa match over safety concerns
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 18:50:45 GMT
Aston Villa confirm no away fans will be permitted to attend the Europa League match at Villa Park against Maccabi Tel Aviv in November.
Major UK rare earths refinery scrapped in favour of US
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:32:05 GMT
The project would have given the UK a strategic foothold in the rare earths industry.
Decision on China mega embassy in London delayed again
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:59:19 GMT
The proposed complex would be the biggest embassy in Europe if it goes ahead - but it has generated controversy.
Manchester Pride headliner 'yet to be paid for performance'
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:08:14 GMT
Suppliers also say they have been met with silence when they contact organisers to ask for payment.
Rating Raducanu's season - and what does future hold?
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:01:23 GMT
BBC tennis correspondent Russell Fuller looks at how Emma Raducanu's 2025 season went - and what the future could hold.
