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“MI5 investigates threats to national security through the gathering of secret intelligence and by working closely with other organisations and government departments. We do this within a strict framework of legislation and oversight to ensure our investigative powers are only used where it is necessary and proportionate to do so.”
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To celebrate International Women's Day, we are sharing the fascinating story of Mary Sherer, MI5's first...
ITV documentary - 'Inside MI5'
The documentary showing what life is like for those who work at MI5 was first shown on Thursday 27 February on ITV1.
New Director General of MI5 appointed
The Home Secretary has announced that Ken McCallum has been appointed as Director General of MI5
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