What is the SIS in the UK?

What is the SIS in the UK?

The Secret Intelligence Service
The Secret Intelligence Service, often known as MI6, collects Britain’s foreign intelligence. It provides the government with a global covert capability to promote and defend the national security and economic well-being of the country. SIS works with the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

How do I contact MI6?

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Does the MI6 Building in Skyfall exist?

The SIS Building or MI6 Building at Vauxhall Cross houses the real-world headquarters of the British Secret Intelligence Service (SIS, MI6). Vauxhall Cross was featured in several James Bond films, including The World Is Not Enough (1999), Die Another Day (2002), Skyfall (2012) and Spectre (2015).

What is the difference between MI6 and SIS?

MI5 is the British security service while MI6 is the British foreign intelligence service. Their official names (acquired in the 30s) are the Security Service (MI5) and SIS, the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6). The former is responsible to the Home Office and the latter to the Foreign Office.

Where is the MI5 headquarters?

London, United Kingdom
MI5/Headquarters

Are MI5 and MI6 separate Organisations?

MI5 and MI6 (SIS, the Secret Intelligence Service) are both intelligence agencies, but they do different things. MI5 is answerable to the Home Secretary (see Law and governance). SIS is answerable to the Foreign Secretary. MI5’s headquarters are at Thames House, London.

How do I send information to MI5?

Alternatively, you can contact us by telephone via:

1. Freephone 0800 111 4645.
2. 020 7930 9000 (standard call rates apply)
3. +44 20 7930 9000 (international callers only)

How much do MI6 agents earn?

Starting salaries for the three agencies – GCHQ, MI5 and MI6 – are in the region of £25,000 to £35,000, plus benefits. There are opportunities to progress to higher grades, with salaries reaching around £40,000 after five to ten years’ service.

Is it illegal to photograph the MI6 building?

Stop and search powers under this Act were ruled illegal last year. It appears that taking photos of London landmarks, even if those images are freely available on the internet, is still considered suspicious. Amateur Photographer notes that there are no signs in the area indicating that photography is prohibited.

Where do I go to contact the SIS?

Members of the public who wish to contact SIS with a general enquiry may do so via PO Box 1300, London SE1 1BD. If you have information that you think will be of interest to us. Avant de remplir ce formulaire, il vous est conseillé de prendre quelques précautions supplémentaires.

What does the Secret Intelligence Service ( SIS ) do?

At the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS) – otherwise known as MI6 – our mission is clear. We work secretly overseas, developing foreign contacts and gathering intelligence that helps to make the UK safer and more prosperous.

What are the main aims of the SIS?

We have three core aims: stopping terrorism, disrupting the activity of hostile states, and giving the UK a cyber advantage. We work closely with MI5, GCHQ, HM Armed Forces, law enforcement and a range of other international partners.

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