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The National Language Competition (NLC) is a virtual competition for teams of 13-14 year olds from around the UK to compete against each other to solve language-based challenges.
📆 This year, the #NLC2026 runs from 16-20 November.
For more info ⬇️
gchq.gov.uk/information/nati…
🧠 Ready to give your brain a workout? This week’s #GCHQPuzzle is here.
Think you know the answer? Tell us in the comments! 👇
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And that's a wrap on the National Intelligence History Conference 2026.
Over the past three days, we've welcomed leading scholars, researchers and practitioners for thought-provoking talks, fresh perspectives and engaging debate.
A huge thank you to all our speakers and attendees for making this year's conference such a success.
See you in 2028!
#NIHC @GCHQ
A postcard from the North West 💌
Welcome to our Manchester office, right in the heart of the city on Albert Square.
From Heron House, our brilliant people work alongside Manchester’s thriving tech sector and world-class academic community 🏙️💻🎓
➡️ gchq.gov.uk/section/location…
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Day one of the National Intelligence History Conference is underway at Bletchley Park, with a plenary welcome from Professor Danielle George CBE, Chief Scientific Advisor for National Security at @GCHQ.
Over the coming days, NIHC will bring together leading scholars, researchers and practitioners to explore the development, practice and wider historical significance of intelligence.
#NIHC
Are you looking for a fresh outlook on your 9-to-5?
Whether you're starting your career, or looking to develop new skills, we're always looking for new talent to contribute to our missions 🔎
Discover your career next steps 👣
➡️ gchq.gov.uk/working-at-gchq
🔥 Your weekly #GCHQPuzzle brain teaser is here! 🧩
Think you’re up for it? Solve this week’s puzzle and comment your answer below👇

ALT The image features an enigma puzzle with the following question and options: "Jeopardy" with options: a) Judge Doom, b) One joined the army and one married Thelma, c) It's behind a double-parked van, d) She lives in a mansion with her sister Blanche. It has a GCHQ logo and is labeled "Enigma Rating 1" with the hashtag #GCHQPuzzle.
We loved hosting Dame Maggie Aderin and #BBCTheSkyatNight crew to talk about why we value dyslexia so much.
See her visit & chat with “Alan” (if that's his real name 😉 ) about his dyslexia and his love of space, on @BBCStargazing on @BBCiPlayer 🎬
⭐️ 🔭
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Shhhh... don't tell anyone, but the #BBCTheSkyatNight team have infiltrated @GCHQ! 🕵🏿♀️ Watch Maggie's interview with a real-life spy, now on @BBCiPlayer.
We were delighted to receive this letter from His Majesty King Charles III on the occasion of our tenth anniversary, recognising how the NCSC delivers on making the UK the safest place to live and work online.
For practical cyber security advice visit ncsc.gov.uk
For small businesses and sole traders, strong cyber security foundations are built one step at a time.
You could complete a step from the Cyber Action Toolkit today in as little as ten minutes, try it now⬇️
cybertoolkit.service.ncsc.go…
#CyberMonth2026
This month, the National Cyber Security Centre, part of GCHQ, turns 10.
In a special message, CEO Richard Horne marks this milestone and explains why cyber security is critical for the UK’s resilience and growth.
To learn more about our mission, visit
ncsc.gov.uk
Today, the NCSC and international partners has exposed how China-linked company, Integrity Technology Group, has enabled malicious cyber activity worldwide.
Organisations are urged to read the new advisory to understand the threat and techniques.
ncsc.gov.uk/news/china-linke…













