Nato countries are in a ‘hidden cyber war’ with Russia, says Liz Kendall - The Work and Pensions Secretary said the UK has to be ‘absolutely vigilant’ in its approach.

An expert has warned that the United Kingdom is already in conflict with Russia – and has been ‘for years’. It comes as a government minister is set to alert Nato on a ‘wave of cyber attacks’ Russia could unleash on Britain,

Pat McFadden will tell a Nato conference that Russia could try to attack British businesses and power grids.

Russia is prepared to launch a series of cyber attacks on Britain and other Nato members as it seeks to weaken support for Ukraine, a senior Cabinet minister will warn in a major speech next week. Moscow will “not think twice” about exploiting defence gaps to target UK businesses,