MPs launch probe into MoD’s Afghan data breach
04 Sep 2025 Security & Defence
MPs launch probe into MoD’s Afghan data breach
National Audit Office says department has not yet provided sufficient evidence for its £850m estimate for error-related resettlement
Government warned of need to go 'further and faster' to improve data security
01 Sep 2025 Security & Defence
Government warned of need to go 'further and faster' to improve data security
Government says it has implemented 12 of 14 recommendations from previously-secret information security review
MoD pushes back on call for nuclear spending transparency
26 Aug 2025 Security & Defence
MoD pushes back on call for nuclear spending transparency
Ministers reject MPs’ request for a detailed annual update on Defence Nuclear Organisation’s multi-billion-pound finances
MoD perm sec David Williams to depart
04 Aug 2025 Security & Defence
MoD perm sec David Williams to depart
Williams to step down after four years as the department's top civil servant
ICO issues guidance on disclosing documents securely following MoD security breach
01 Aug 2025 Security & Defence
ICO issues guidance on disclosing documents securely following MoD security breach
Watchdog warns of serious data breaches where documents have been disclosed without proper checks for hidden personal information, including at the MoD
Survey shows low public confidence in government’s crisis capabilities
25 Jul 2025 Security & Defence
Survey shows low public confidence in government’s crisis capabilities
Young Foundation calls for better communications and step change in investment in “grassroots resilience”
‘Serious departmental error’: MoD official's Afghan data breach revealed
16 Jul 2025 Security & Defence
‘Serious departmental error’: MoD official's Afghan data breach revealed
Information Commissioner's Office says the "deeply regrettable incident" put "thousands of vulnerable people at risk" and "can never happen again"
MoD and NHS to open joint medical centre at Catterick Garrison
25 Jun 2025 Security & Defence
MoD and NHS to open joint medical centre at Catterick Garrison
Catterick Integrated Care Centre will treat military personnel and their families as well as members of the public
Ex-cab sec Simon Case: It's 'absolutely right' to cut civil service headcount
23 Jun 2025 Security & Defence
Ex-cab sec Simon Case: It's 'absolutely right' to cut civil service headcount
Former head of the civil service also confirms he won't be writing a memoir
Industrial strategy: Civil service reforms aim to build 'enduring partnership' with business
23 Jun 2025 Security & Defence
Industrial strategy: Civil service reforms aim to build 'enduring partnership' with business
Strategy contains a series of changes to improve how government works with business, including building up commercial skills and better coordination between departments
Homes England to acquire Ripon Barracks from MoD
18 Jun 2025 Security & Defence
Homes England to acquire Ripon Barracks from MoD
Plans to develop 1,300 homes unveiled as DIO says acquisition is “testament to the strong collaboration" of government bodies
MI6 appoints first ever female chief
16 Jun 2025 Security & Defence
MI6 appoints first ever female chief
Blaise Metreweli will move from current 'Q' role to become 'C', the head of the Secret Intelligence Service