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MI5 and GCHQ chiefs say China mega-embassy risks can’t be eliminated but mitigation is ‘proportionate’ – UK politics live

‘The package of mitigations deals acceptably with a wide range of sensitive national security issues, including cabling,’ they said in a joint letterUK government approves Chinese ‘mega embassy’ in LondonJack Straw, a former Labour foreign secretary, has praised Keir...

UK approves Chinese ‘mega embassy’ in London after reassurances from spy chiefs

Critics expected to mount legal challenge to plans for vast complex at Royal Mint Court amid security concernsUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK communities secretary, Steve Reed, has given permission for China to build a vast new embassy near the Tower of London...

UK says it ‘will never compromise on national security’ after Trump calls Chagos deal ‘act of great stupidity’ – UK politics live

Government stresses deal was previously welcomed by US as Starmer’s chief secretary insists diplomacy with Trump is workingExplainer: What are the Chagos Islands – and why is the UK returning them to Mauritius?Jack Straw, a former Labour foreign secretary, has praised...

UK government approves Chinese ‘mega embassy’ in London

Critics expected to mount legal challenge to plans for vast complex at Royal Mint Court amid security concernsThe UK government has approved the construction of a vast new Chinese embassy complex in east London, despite concerns about security and its impact on...