Britain’s democracy under threat from Chinese cyber attackers, government warns

Britain’s democracy is under threat from Chinese cyber attacks that have accessed the details of 40 million UK voters and targeted senior politicians, MPs will be told today. Deputy prime minister Oliver Dowden is due to tell Parliament that Beijing is behind a hacking operation that accessed millions of UK voters’ details from the Electoral… Continue reading Britain’s democracy under threat from Chinese cyber attackers, government warns

Britain’s barge for asylum seekers faces new setback as legionella bacteria found in water system

LONDON — Britain is removing 39 asylum seekers from a barge moored in southern England after environmental samples showed legionella bacteria in the water system. The move came just days after the men were moved to the floating hostel amid government efforts to reduce the cost of sheltering the growing number of people seeking asylum in Britain.… Continue reading Britain’s barge for asylum seekers faces new setback as legionella bacteria found in water system