ITV News understands the government is looking at sanctioning individuals allegedly involved in cyber-attacks against MPs and peers.
The UK is to sanction individuals believed to be involved inMinisters will set out details on Monday in relation to what is said to have been cyber-attacks on the Electoral Commission as well as 43 people, including MPs and peers.
Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden is expected to tell Parliament that Beijing is behind a wave of cyber-attacks against MPs and peers, as well as accessing the personal details of 40 million voters in a hack on the election watchdog. The four are members of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China pressure group, which focuses on issues involving the increasingly assertive Asian power.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Breathtaking ITV: Team behind ITV drama look back at lockdown four years onMarking the fourth anniversary of the Covid-19 lockdown, Jessica Rawnsley talks to Dr Rachel Clarke and the team behind ITV drama Breathtaking.
Read more »
UK pauses consideration of sanctions against Chinese firms indefinitelyThe UK government has decided to indefinitely pause any consideration of sanctions against Chinese firms, according to internal Cabinet documents. This decision has raised concerns about the UK's China policy and its approach to human rights issues.
Read more »
Three staff members at London hospital investigated over royal medical records, ITV News understandsITV News understands they are facing disciplinary action following a potential data breach at the hospital that treated both the Princess of Wales and the King.
Read more »
Union representing sub-postmasters repeatedly ignored Horizon IT concerns, ITV News revealsThe former head of the National Federation of Subpostmasters, George Thompson, has refused all interview requests since standing down from the union in 2017.
Read more »
Gazan boy's uncontrollable shrieks of pain echo during ITV News' chilling visit to Qatari hospitalAbdullah, 13, suffered severe burn injuries from an Israeli strike, which killed his mother, sister and brother.
Read more »
Ant McPartlin and Anne Marie smile after quitting ITV show to 'focus on family'Saturday Night Takeaway host Ant McPartlin and his wife Anne-Marie looked more loved-up than ever as they were spotted on Saturday night
Read more »