The Government said China has tried to ‘headhunt’ UK politicians, military personnel and civil servants to strengthen its influence.
Former MPs, civil servants and military personnel should not work with Chinese companies, a Government minister has said as he warned about the “threat” Beijing poses to the UK.
He said ministers have taken steps to protect UK interests, such as removing Huawei equipment from the telecommunications network. The report outlined proposals to make former senior military personnel sign non-disclosure agreements.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Glasgow council to cut pension fund contributions after 'exceptionally strong' resultsScotland's largest local government pension fund, which includes 12 councils in the former Strathclyde region, has reported 'strong' results.
Read more »
Why MPs are wearing wheat in the House of Commons today for Back British Farming DayMPs including Sir Keir Starmer were spotted wearing sheaves of wheat on their jackets in the House of Commons today
Read more »
SNP MPs heard laughing as Labour's Ian Murray raises 'random' key by-election seatSNP MPs could be heard laughing in the House of Commons after Labour’s Ian Murray raised the “random constituency” of Rutherglen and…
Read more »
British diplomats should receive lessons on Scotland, say MPsMPs must move “beyond the tartan” to highlight Scotland’s contemporary successes, a Westminster committee has said.
Read more »
Why are MPs wearing wheat at PMQs in Westminster today?VIEWERS of today's Prime Minister's Questions will have seen that some MPs were wearing heads of wheat on their lapels.
Read more »
British diplomats should to receive lessons on Scotland, say MPsMPs must move “beyond the tartan” to highlight Scotland’s contemporary successes, a Westminster committee has said.
Read more »