The new MI6 chief Blaise Metrewelis family past has come under scrutiny after reports revealed her grandfather was a Nazi spy, known as "The Butcher," who allegedly killed Jews during WWII.

The UK should take the lead on Nato intelligence operations as the US shifts its focus to China, one of the alliance’s most senior officers has said. Pierre Vandier, Nato’s supreme allied ...

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Uncovering the work of Britain's security agenciesT he United Kingdom is home to two spy agencies—MI5 and MI6. Both were founded in the early 20th century when the British government was increasingly ...

Nation & World MI6 names its first female chief, career spy Blaise Metreweli June 20, 2025 at 7:01 am Updated June 20, 2025 at 7:01 am By MARK LANDLER ...

That said, it would take MI6 another three decades to get a woman chief in reality — unlike two of its sister spy agencies, MI5 and GCHQ. MI5 has had Rimington and later Eliza Manningham-Buller as ...

The role of “C” includes reporting directly to the Foreign Secretary and participating in the powerful Joint Intelligence Committee alongside the heads of MI5 and GCHQ. While “C” does not authorise ...

MI5 has had two female bosses, starting with Stella Rimington in 1992. Eliza Manningham-Buller ran MI5 between 2002 and 2007. In 2023, Britain named its first female director of GCHQ.

MI5 has had two female bosses, starting with Stella Rimington in 1992. Eliza Manningham-Buller ran MI5 between 2002 and 2007. In 2023, Britain named its first female director of GCHQ.