China ‘stole vast amounts’ of classified UK documents Politics UK intelligence has been “compromised” after China stole classified UK government documents over several years, a former senior adviser to Boris Johnson has claimed. Dominic Cummings, who served as a senior adviser to former Prime Minister Boris Johnson for over a year, has said that classified material was stolen by China and the label “threat” [...]
Over 100 civil servants set to be axed in cull of security teams Politics More than a hundred jobs could be cut from the organisation in charge of vetting people for security clearance as the Government looks to slim down the Civil Service. The Cabinet Office has proposed reducing the staff at UK Security Vetting (UKSV) to 780 full-time roles, down from its current level of just under 900, [...]
London Security: Acquisition spree boosts revenue Business London Security has reported a modest rise in revenue, driven by a series of acquisitions across Europe. However, the London-listed company noted that its overall financial performance has been impacted by the weakening Euro, which has offset some of these gains. In the six months ending 30 June 2024, London Security’s revenue increased to £110.9m, [...]