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The Security Service does not have a Press Office and does not comment on intelligence matters. The Home Office issues statements relating to our work from time to time and we link to these on this page, along with any other relevant official announcements. This page also highlights new features added to our website. Earlier news items may be accessed via the archive links on the right.
SECURITY SERVICE IN NORTHERN IRELAND (12.10.07)
The Security Service has taken on the leading role for national security intelligence work in Northern Ireland. This move, which was announced by the Government in February 2005, is part of the ongoing normalisation of policing and security in Northern Ireland. It is also a response to the increased threat of international terrorism, which affects every part of the UK. National security in Northern Ireland is now managed in the same way as it is in the rest of the UK. For more information please click on this item's headline.
COUNTER-TERRORISM SPENDING INCREASED (10.10.07)
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling, has announced changes to spending on counter-terrorism and security. In his Pre-Budget Report to Parliament, the Chancellor stated that an additional £220 million per year by 2010/11 will be allocated to the Home Office budget. In addition, the management of counter-terrorist and intelligence spending will be reformed through the creation of a new Single Security and Intelligence Budget. For further information, please click on this item's headline.
