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04/04/2011
National Archives Release MI5 'Secret Files'
A number of top secret files have been released by The National Archives (TNA).
The files, available to the public online, include files from the Security Service MI5, revealing secret plans for assassination plots and use of poisons after the Second World War.
This latest batch of files released contains 180 files, bringing the total number of Secret Service files at TNA to 4,725.
Other highlights include:
The files, available to the public online, include files from the Security Service MI5, revealing secret plans for assassination plots and use of poisons after the Second World War.
This latest batch of files released contains 180 files, bringing the total number of Secret Service files at TNA to 4,725.
Other highlights include:
- Captured French Abwehr agent, Oliver Marie Joseph Mordrelle, revealed under interrogation secret Nazi plans to create post-war 'world disorder' from which they hoped a Fourth Reich would emerge
- MI5's responses to the articles of Cyril Vernon Connolly, Editor of influential literary magazine 'Horizon'. Connolly was a member of a circle which included the missing Soviet agents, Guy Burgess and Donald Maclean
- Television Presenter and Government Advisor Jacob Bronowksi ('The Ascent of Man') was described in police reports as a 'communist in everything but name' but was cleared to assume a number of government positions
- Communist Stephen Walter Pollak, alias Stephen Saul SKUP, alias Saul SKUP, whose adventurous career included service in the International Brigade to freelance journalism
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12 June 2008
Official Suspended For Leaving Top Secret Files On Train
A senior Cabinet Office employee has been suspended after leaving top-secret files on a commuter train. An inquiry had been launched to establish how widely the files have been circulated. Prime Minister Gordon Brown has called the incident "very serious".
Official Suspended For Leaving Top Secret Files On Train
A senior Cabinet Office employee has been suspended after leaving top-secret files on a commuter train. An inquiry had been launched to establish how widely the files have been circulated. Prime Minister Gordon Brown has called the incident "very serious".
31 May 2007
Litvinenko murder suspect blames MI6
The main suspect in the murder of former KGB officer Alexander Litvinenko has claimed that the British secret services were involved in his death. Andre Lugovi also claimed that MI6 tried to recruit him as a spy and claimed that Mr Litvinenko was working for them as well. Andre Lugovi made the claims during a news conference in Moscow.
Litvinenko murder suspect blames MI6
The main suspect in the murder of former KGB officer Alexander Litvinenko has claimed that the British secret services were involved in his death. Andre Lugovi also claimed that MI6 tried to recruit him as a spy and claimed that Mr Litvinenko was working for them as well. Andre Lugovi made the claims during a news conference in Moscow.
24 July 2008
Plan Unveiled To Fight Online Piracy
The UK record label's association BPI has reached a "groundbreaking" agreement with major internet service providers and the Government to help significantly reduce illegal filesharing.
Plan Unveiled To Fight Online Piracy
The UK record label's association BPI has reached a "groundbreaking" agreement with major internet service providers and the Government to help significantly reduce illegal filesharing.
26 July 2010
Secret Afghanistan Documents Leaked Online
Classified US military documents relating to the war in Afghanistan, which reportedly contained details of cases where British troops allegedly killed Afghan civilians, have been leaked online.
Secret Afghanistan Documents Leaked Online
Classified US military documents relating to the war in Afghanistan, which reportedly contained details of cases where British troops allegedly killed Afghan civilians, have been leaked online.
03 October 2014
Alex Younger Appointed Chief Of The Secret Intelligence Service
Alex Younger has been appointed as the next Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS), the Foreign Secretary has announced. He been appointed as successor to Sir John Sawers as Chief of the SIS. Alex will take up his appointment next month.
Alex Younger Appointed Chief Of The Secret Intelligence Service
Alex Younger has been appointed as the next Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS), the Foreign Secretary has announced. He been appointed as successor to Sir John Sawers as Chief of the SIS. Alex will take up his appointment next month.
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