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Guidance: Government baseline personnel security standard

Guidance on the pre-employment screening of civil servants, members of the armed forces, temporary staff and government contractors.

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Guidance: Industry Personnel Security Assurance: Policy and Guidance

Policy and Guidance for MOD Industry partners to apply for Industry Personnel Security Assurance (IPSA).

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Policy paper: Government response to the ISC China report

The government’s response to the Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament's 2023 China report.

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Press release: Joint Intelligence Committee Chair appointed: Madeleine Alessandri CMG

Madeleine Alessandri CMG has been appointed Chair of the Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC)

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Policy paper: Security policy framework: protecting government assets

The standards, best practice guidelines and approaches that are required to protect UK government assets.

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Guidance: HMG personnel security controls

Guidance on the government’s personnel security and national security vetting policies and how the processes work.

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Guidance: Industry Personnel Security Assurance: Policy and Guidance

Policy and Guidance for MOD Industry partners to apply for Industry Personnel Security Assurance (IPSA).

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Speech: Sir Stephen Lovegrove speech at CSIS, Washington DC

Speech by Sir Stephen Lovegrove, UK National Security Adviser, at a virtual event hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington DC

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Policy paper: Security policy framework: protecting government assets

The standards, best practice guidelines and approaches that are required to protect UK government assets.

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Guidance: HMG personnel security controls

Guidance on the government’s personnel security and national security vetting policies and how the processes work.

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Guidance: Industry Personnel Security Assurance: Policy and Guidance

Policy and Guidance for MOD Industry partners to apply for Industry Personnel Security Assurance (IPSA).

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Press release: International Affairs Appointments in No.10 and Cabinet Office

The Prime Minister has appointed Lord Frost as his Representative for Brexit and International Policy, and Sir Stephen Lovegrove as National Security Adviser.

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Press release: International Affairs Appointments in No.10 and Cabinet Office

The Prime Minister has appointed Lord Frost as his Representative for Brexit and International Policy, and Sir Stephen Lovegrove as National Security Adviser.

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Policy paper: National Cyber Security Strategy 2016 to 2021: progress so far

The National Cyber Security Strategy 2016 to 2021 and progress so far against its strategic outcomes.

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Defence Secretary boosts Britain's chemical capability as threat intensifies

Gavin Williamson announces measures to maintain the UK's world-leading chemical analysis and capability.

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Industry roundtable on aviation security

The Home Secretary and Aviation Minister Baroness Sugg took part in an industry roundtable on aviation security in Washington yesterday.

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Threat from Northern Ireland related terrorism to Great Britain

The Security Service, MI5 has reduced the threat level to Great Britain from Northern Ireland-related terrorism from substantial to moderate.

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Threat from Northern Ireland related terrorism to Great Britain

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The Security Service, MI5 has reduced the threat level to Great Britain from Northern Ireland-related terrorism from substantial to moderate.

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Government commits £1.8 million to fund innovation in aviation security

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New technology could bolster airport security and speed up passenger screening.

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Home Office Minister visits Tunisia

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Ben Wallace, the Security Minister, today welcomed progress on improved security measures in Tunisia as he ended his first official visit to the country.

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New cyber lab classroom opens in Cumbria

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Next generation of cyber security professionals are now set to benefit from first Cyber Lab classroom, co-funded by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority.

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Future Aviation Security Solutions network event information pack

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The FASS 'finding explosives hidden in electrical items' innovation network event was held in London on 28 November 2017.

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Defence and security technology entrepreneurs invited to apply for Pitch@Palace

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Pitch@Palace offers the chance for start ups and small businesses to present in front of an audience of influencers who can catapult them to the next level.

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Brokenshire wanton act in North Belfast puts lives at risk

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Earlier today, Rt Hon James Brokenshire, Secretary of State for NI condemned the discovery of a pipe bomb in North Belfast

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Government announces fund to revolutionise airport screening

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Fund helping develop new ways of detecting explosive devices concealed in electrical items announced.

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Accelerator Innovation Network Event: Future Aviation Security Solutions

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The Defence and Security Accelerator is holding an event in London on 28 November 2017 to provide information on the finding explosives hidden in electrical items themed competition.

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Consultation launched into new right of appeal at Investigatory Powers Tribunal

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A public consultation on draft rules governing proceedings at the Investigatory Powers Tribunal has been launched today by Security Minister Ben Wallace.

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Transport Secretary honours courageous British Transport Police officer who confronted terrorists

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British Transport Police officer honoured for courage in tackling knife-wielding London terrorists.

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HMS Ocean arrives in Caribbean to boost UK disaster relief effort

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The Royal Navy’s flagship HMS Ocean has arrived in the British Virgin Islands to support those affected by Hurricane Irma and Maria.

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Defence Secretary recognises UK efforts in the fight against Daesh with service medal

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Defence Secretary, Sir Michael Fallon, has announced an Iraq and Syria Operational Service Medal as part of his visit to Iraq on the eve of Operation Shader’s three year anniversary.

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UK Defence Chief appointed as NATO Chairman of Military Committee

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UK Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach elected the new NATO Chairman of the Military Committee.

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Hurricane Irma: UK military provides relief to the Caribbean

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The UK is continuing to step up its military support to the Caribbean Islands left devastated by Hurricane Irma.

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RFA Mounts Bay delivers vital aid to Caribbean islands

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RFA Mounts Bay has delivered six tonnes of emergency aid to Anguilla and will shortly arrive in the British Virgin Islands.

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Investigatory Powers Commissioner establishes oversight regime

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From today (1 September 2017), Lord Justice Fulford has commenced his new role overseeing the use of investigatory powers.

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UK steps up commitment to countering Daesh

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As the campaign to defeat Daesh in Iraq enters its final phase, the UK is sending additional troops to Anbar Province as part of the Global Coalition’s presence there.

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UK agrees new military training programme with France

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Over the next few months over 2,500 British troops will train with their French counterparts, participating in exercises spanning Eastern Europe to Kenya.

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World renowned RAF Red Arrows to tour Middle East

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Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon will announce that the world famous Royal Air Force Red Arrows will tour the Middle East next month.

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UK spectroscopy firm bought for £40 million

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Acquisition of Cobalt Light Systems follows support from Innovate UK to develop airport bottle screener for liquid explosives.

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New generation of smart cars will now be better protected from hackers

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Manufacturers urged to combat threats from hackers as cars become more intelligent.

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Changes to UK aviation security

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Large phones, laptops and tablets now allowed in the cabin on the majority of flights to the UK from Turkey and Tunisia.

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Unique careers at Dstl

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At the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) our work covers a huge range of technical areas from biology and chemistry to engineering and analysis.

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Defence Secretary steps up UK commitments to NATO

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Sir Michael Fallon has announced a package of new contributions to NATO, underlining the UK’s leading role within the Alliance.

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Defence Secretary agrees stronger partnership with Netherlands

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Sir Michael has met his Dutch counterpart in London to sign an agreement that will strengthen defence relations between the two countries.

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1,500 British troops exercising with NATO allies in Europe

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Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon visits some of the 1,500 British personnel currently exercising across five countries in Europe.

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UK and France announce joint campaign to tackle online radicalisation

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UK and France "united in our total condemnation of terrorism and our commitment to stamp out this evil".

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