The 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 concerned about the threat to its empire ...

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 ...

Britain on Sunday named Blaise Metreweli, a career intelligence officer, as the first female head of the Secret Intelligence Service, the foreign spy service known as MI6.

A ruling by London's High Court cited the domestic intelligence agency's failure to explain why representatives had ...

Blaise Metreweli joined the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) in 1999 and will become its 18th chief.

Ms Metreweli is director general of technology and innovation in MI6, a role in which she is known as Q. She has held other senior roles across the organisation and MI5.

But there are technical challenges too. MI6's role is to recruit human agents to steal secrets from Britain's adversaries, which include both hostile nations and non-state groups like al-Qaeda.

Her expertise spans both MI6 and MI5, where she has held director-level positions, providing her with a comprehensive understanding of Britain's intelligence apparatus.

MI6 will be led by a woman for the first time in the foreign intelligence service's 116-year history. Blaise Metreweli, who joined the Secret Intelligence Service in 1999, will become the 18th chief ...