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The national security strategy - a strong Britain in an age of uncertainty
This strategy describes how we need the structures in place to allow us to react quickly and effectively to new and evolving threats.
National security and intelligence
Part of Cabinet Office
Latest
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Keeping the UK safe in cyber space
- updated 5 June 2014
- Policy
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Security policy framework
- updated 3 June 2014
- Guidance
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HMG personnel security controls
- updated 2 April 2014
- Guidance
What we do
The National Security Secretariat provides coordination on security and intelligence issues of strategic importance across government. Separately, the Joint Intelligence Organisation produces independent all-source assessments on issues of national security and foreign policy importance. By supporting the work of the National Security Council and the Joint Intelligence Committee respectively, they provide advice on these issues to the Prime Minister and other senior ministers.
National security and intelligence is part of the Cabinet Office.
We work on these topics
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National security
The government works to identify the most pressing risks to our security, and put in place the ways and means to address them. Read more
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Public safety and emergencies
The government provides funding and support for local emergency services including the police, fire and ambulance services, and sets national standards to make sure they are effective and consistent. Read more
Our policies
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Keeping the UK safe in cyber space
Improving cyber security to make cyber space safer for people and businesses and more resilient to cyber attacks and crime.
Documents
Our announcements
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Government and regulators meet to combat cyber threats to essential services
- 5 February 2014
- Press release
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The story of the UK's work in Afghanistan
- 30 January 2014
- News story
Our publications
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Security policy framework
- 3 June 2014
- Guidance
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HMG personnel security controls
- 2 April 2014
- Guidance
Our management
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Sir Kim Darroch
National Security Adviser
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Jon Day
Chairman of the Joint Intelligence Committee
Contact National security and intelligence
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