Russia rated UK's biggest threat after al-Qaeda and Iran

Only al-Qaeda and Iran pose bigger danger Philip Webster, Political Editor Britain’s security services have identified Russia as the third most serious threat facing the country, it has emerged before Gordon Brown’s first meeting with President Medvedev. Security officials say that only al-Qaeda terrorism and Iranian nuclear proliferation are greater menaces to the country’s safety than Russia. The services are understood to fear that Russia’s three main intelligence agencies have flooded the country with agents, The Times understands. There is reported to be deep irritation within the services that vital resources are having to be diverted to deal with industrial and military espionage by the Russians. The disclosures come as Mr Brown prepares to hold his first meeting with Mr Medvedev on Monday amid rising anger about... [read full story]