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 ...

At the heart of the case is the violent abuse of a woman by a state agent under MI5's control. After the BBC began ...

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.

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.

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

On being appointed MI6 Chief, Blaise Metreweli said, "I am proud and honoured to be asked to lead my Service. MI6 plays a vital role, alongside MI5 and GCHQ, in keeping the British people safe and ...

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.