Undated handout photo issued by Royal Navy of RFA Proteus monitoring Russian ship Yantar in November 2024Image source, Royal Navy/PA Wire
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The UK has accused the Yantar, operated by Russia's Ministry of Defence, of mapping underwater infrastructure

ByPaul SeddonPolitical reporter
  • Published45 minutes ago

The government has outlined new measures to protect the UK's undersea internet cables amid increased fears of Russian interference.

Ministers are set to gain powers to order telecom companies to remove or disable services during national security emergencies, as well as granting officials access to sites including cable landing stations.