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MI5 marks 20th anniversary of 9/11

To pay our respects, MI5 is flying the UK and US flags together in the entrance of Thames House, our London HQ

Ken McCallum, Director General of MI5

Director General Ken McCallum gives annual threat update 2021

MI5 Director General Ken McCallum gave his annual threat update at Thames House on 14 July 2021.

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Counter Terrorism Operations Centre unveiled

The first elements of the new Counter Terrorism Operations Centre (CTOC) in London have been unveiled.

MI5 celebrates Pride Month 2021

MI5 staff are celebrating Pride Month 2021 by flying the Progress Pride Flag above our headquarters.

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MI5 Director General and Head of CT Policing give joint interview for podcast

MI5 Director General Ken McCallum and head of Counter-Terrorism Policing Neil Basu gave their first joint interview for The Times' Red Box podcast.

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