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Secret Intelligence Service (MI6)

The Secret Intelligence Service, known as MI6, is the UK's foreign intelligence agency responsible for gathering information abroad to protect national security. It conducts espionage, intelligence gathering, and covert operations overseas, working to identify threats like terrorism, espionage, and geopolitical conflicts. MI6 operates secretly, partnering with allied intelligence agencies to support government decision-making. It plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and interests of the UK by providing strategic intelligence, often involving undercover work in complex international environments.