MI5 boss warns UK at risk from proxy attacks on behalf of hostile states & welcomes new legal powers to outlaw threats

MI5 Director General Sir Ken McCallum has highlighted the UK's vulnerability to proxy attacks orchestrated by hostile states, emphasizing the threat posed by groups like Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. In response to these threats, new legal powers have been enacted to treat banned groups like terrorists, marking a significant shift in the UK's approach to counter-terrorism. This development underscores the government's commitment to enhancing national security amidst escalating international threats.