UK intelligence and security service for SIGINT and IA
New prime minister has framed his premiership as a circuit breaker, pushing devolution and local control as keys to growth. Mayors will gain tax receipts and civil service support to drive local projects, with 18 authorities piloting secondments and a data-sharing program.
The UK government has confirmed that Iranian-linked hackers targeted a small-scale energy generator last month. The incident did not threaten the wider energy system, and authorities have issued guidance to power firms while expanding cyber resilience plans, including an AI-powered shield for critical infrastructure.
A survey of how intelligence, counter-terrorism, and national security strategies have evolved since the 2001 attacks, reflecting on failures, reforms and shifting threats as the world marks the 25th anniversary.
The UK faces intensified hybrid threats from Russia and allied states. MI5 and defence officials have warned that disruptions to energy, transport and essential services could escalate. Ministers are being urged to boost resilience and defence spending as leaders debate how to fund protections.
Scotland has recorded 56 homicides in 2025-26, up nine on the previous year, with two-thirds of female victims killed by a partner or ex-partner. Most male victims were killed by friends or acquaintances. All cases have been solved. Glasgow City records the most killings.
The National Cyber Security Centre says UK organisations have had vulnerable tech exploited, with several European supermarkets reporting fridge failures. UK officials warn AI-enabled threats loom as critical infrastructure remains under threat and urges rapid investment in safer tech.