UK intelligence specialist charged with spying for Russia in first National Security Act case

Teddy Young, a 24-year-old junior intelligence specialist in the UK, was charged under the National Security Act 2023 with attempting to pass protected information to a foreign power between November 2024 and May 2025. This is a notable application of the new espionage law, signaling UK efforts to counter Russian intelligence activities. The case highlights ongoing espionage threats and the legal framework's use.