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Microsoft Outlook is currently experiencing a global outage. As a result, some of our services and email communications are affected.
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Latest release of files from MI5
Today, we have made available a selection of previously top secret files from MI5. The files in this release cover a range of events and individuals dating from 1933 to 1975.
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A file release from MI5
Over 100 Security Service (MI5) files have been released at The National Archives covering a wide range of subjects and individuals.
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In conversation with Amy Jeffs – Arthur
Join historian Amy Jeffs as she breathes new life into the legend of King Arthur.
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