What's New
PROGRESS IS MADE IN THE FIGHT TO COUNTER TERRORISM (15.12.05)
The Home Secretary has published a report detailing how the measures outlined in the Prime Minister's 12-point plan to tackle terrorism and extremism, published in August 2005, have been taken forward. Mr. Clarke said: "Since 7 July, we have made very significant progress in tackling the scourge of terrorism and extremism, including strengthening the grounds for deporting and excluding extremists and bringing forward new laws to enhance our ability to deal with terrorism." He has also confirmed that the Government does not propose to hold a public inquiry into the events of 7 July 2005.
SECURITY SERVICE WEBSITE UPDATES (09.12.05)
The Security Service website has been updated with a number of new items and pages to provide more information on our history and role.
SECURITY SERVICE POSITIVE ABOUT DISABILITY (06.12.05)
The Security Service has been awarded "Positive About Disability" accreditation (symbolised by the "Two Ticks" logo) following an assessment of its commitment to the promotion of diversity and equality of opportunity at work.
CHANCELLOR ANNOUNCES EXTRA FUNDING FOR SECURITY AND COUNTER-TERRORISM (05.12.05)
Speaking in the House of Commons on 5 December 2005, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown MP, announced a major increase in Government spending to combat the threat of terrorism. In his annual Pre-Budget Report, Mr. Brown told the House: "In response to the bombings in London in July and the terrorist threat, it is right to do all we can to support our police, armed forces and security and emergency services whose bravery we commend and upon whom we depend each and every day for our safety. Since September 11th we have doubled the budget for national security. Today we are making available an additional £135 million for security and counter-terrorism."
