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The '''Government Communications Headquarters''' (GCHQ) is one of the three [[UK]] [[Intelligence agency|Intelligence Agencies]] and a part of the UK's National Intelligence Machinery. GCHQ works in partnership with the Security Service (also known as [[MI5]]) and the Secret Intelligence Service (also known as [[MI6]]) to protect the UK's [[national security]] interests. | The '''Government Communications Headquarters''' (GCHQ) is one of the three [[UK]] [[Intelligence agency|Intelligence Agencies]] and a part of the UK's National Intelligence Machinery. GCHQ works in partnership with the Security Service (also known as [[MI5]]) and the Secret Intelligence Service (also known as [[MI6]]) to protect the UK's [[national security]] interests. | ||
| − | GCHQ's headquarters are in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Most of the c5500 staff work at the impressive state of the art building at Benhall in Cheltenham. The [[building]], often referred to locally as the [[Doughnut]], is a dramatic landmark at the entrance to the spa town of Cheltenham. | + | GCHQ's headquarters are in [[Cheltenham]], Gloucestershire. Most of the c5500 staff work at the impressive state of the art building at Benhall in Cheltenham. The [[building]], often referred to locally as the [[Doughnut]], is a dramatic landmark at the entrance to the spa town of Cheltenham. |
GCHQ claims to have the biggest internet access of any member of the "Five Eyes" electronic eavesdropping alliance, composed of the US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.<ref>https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2013/jun/21/gchq-cables-secret-world-communications-nsa</ref> | GCHQ claims to have the biggest internet access of any member of the "Five Eyes" electronic eavesdropping alliance, composed of the US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.<ref>https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2013/jun/21/gchq-cables-secret-world-communications-nsa</ref> | ||
Revision as of 20:04, March 22, 2017
The Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) is one of the three UK Intelligence Agencies and a part of the UK's National Intelligence Machinery. GCHQ works in partnership with the Security Service (also known as MI5) and the Secret Intelligence Service (also known as MI6) to protect the UK's national security interests.
GCHQ's headquarters are in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Most of the c5500 staff work at the impressive state of the art building at Benhall in Cheltenham. The building, often referred to locally as the Doughnut, is a dramatic landmark at the entrance to the spa town of Cheltenham.
GCHQ claims to have the biggest internet access of any member of the "Five Eyes" electronic eavesdropping alliance, composed of the US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.[1]