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Black History Month Logo
05 Oct 2020

Throughout October, MI5 will again be marking Black History Month with a series of internal events.

Diversity
Inclusion flag
28 Sep 2020

MI5 is joining in with celebrations of National Inclusion Week, as we celebrate our diverse workforce and reaffirm our commitment to be an inclusive employer

Diversity
07 May 2020

Like the rest of the country, MI5 pays tribute to the service and sacrifice of the entire Second World War generation

History
The entrance to MI5 headquarters lit up blue for carers
17 Apr 2020

The Thames House entrance archway lit up blue on Thursday 16 April alongside other UK landmarks to show our appreciation for the nation's care workers during the COVID-19 crisis.

Partnerships|Speeches and statements
16 Apr 2020

The Director General has expressed MI5's "regret and shame" for historical treatment of LGBT community

Diversity|Speeches and statements
30 Mar 2020

The Home Secretary has announced that Ken McCallum has been appointed as Director General of MI5

Speeches and statements
International Womans Day logo
06 Mar 2020

To celebrate International Women's Day, we are sharing the fascinating story of Mary Sherer, MI5's first female agent runner.

Diversity|History
Faces in silhouette
27 Feb 2020

The documentary showing what life is like for those who work at MI5 was first shown on Thursday 27 February on ITV1.

Accountability|Careers|Diversity|History|Speeches and statements
Her Majesty The Queen and former DG Andrew Parker
25 Feb 2020

MI5 was honoured to receive a visit from Her Majesty The Queen to our headquarters at Thames House.

Partnerships|Speeches and statements
03 Feb 2020

Director General Statement on Streatham attack

Speeches and statements|Terrorism