"Five Eyes" spying network extent revealed - US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand
Edward Snowden reveals Australia's Links To Secret US Spy Program
The UK one is particularly worrying, they can grab ALL traffic that goes through the UK and store 3 days worth at the moment. Although this article is mainly about Australia's involvement, it highlights the extent of telecommunication monitoring by 5 major Western nations. Scary shit.
Edit: Okay here's more about UK http://www.spiegel.de/international/...-a-909852.html