MPs attack Iraq weapons intelligence
Press Review 8 April 2005
A report from the Commons intelligence and security committee has voiced fresh criticism of information on Iraq's weapons of mass destruction.
Ministers accept Butler recommendations
Press Review 24 March 2005
The government has announced that Britain's intelligence machinery is being overhauled after the mistakes it made about Iraq's weapons of mass destruction.
WMD failings prompt intelligence overhaul
News Article 23 March 2005
The intelligence services have put in place new procedures aimed at preventing a repeat of the failings over Iraqi weapons of mass destruction.
Detainee information 'stopped UK terror attacks'
News Article 10 March 2005
Information from al Qaeda terrorists held by the American authorities has helped to prevent terrorists attacks in the UK, an official report has disclosed.
New 'sexing-up' row over WMD
Press Review 16 February 2005
The former head of the Defence Intelligence Staff has called for documents on the "sexing up" of official papers on Iraq's weapons of mass destruction to be released under the freedom of information laws.
MI6 facing major overhaul
News Article 12 January 2005
The Foreign Office has confirmed that a senior business figure is to overhaul the organisation of MI6.
MI6 to revamp intelligence analysis
Press Review 12 January 2005
A new head of reporting has been appointed at MI6 to oversee the quality of intelligence analysis.
Official papers revealed under new information rules
News Article 4 January 2005
Thousands of previously classified government documents have been made public as a result of the Freedom of Information Act.
Dyke reopens WMD row
News Article 29 August 2004
Former BBC chief Greg Dyke has reopened the row over Tony Blair's decision to go to war with Iraq.
Tories renew attack on spy chief
Press Review 27 August 2004
In a letter to the prime minister, shadow foreign secretary Michael Ancram has renewed calls for John Scarlett to be sacked as head of MI6.
MI6 revamps spying methods
Press Review 9 August 2004
A top MI6 officer has been appointed to supervise a wide-ranging review of the way in which the Secret Intelligence Service runs its agents.
No10 defends Scarlett's appointment
Press Review 3 August 2004
Downing Street has given its full backing to new MI6 chief John Scarlett.
No10 defends spy chief Scarlett
News Article 2 August 2004
Downing Street has given its full backing to new MI6 chief John Scarlett.
Scarlett under fire - again
Press Review 2 August 2004
John Scarlett begins his new job this morning as head of MI6, but according to The Times, the growing view in Whitehall is that he is “damaged goods”.
'C' leaves MI6
Press Review 30 July 2004
Sir Richard Dearlove leaves MI6 on Friday.
