Zero1
As for the 'special relationship', want a lot of s, h, one t. It is and always will be one way
No it isn't. Have a look at this
UKUSA Agreement - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia and then if you're really bored go to the links at the bottom for the detail on the original agreement. There's also lots of background in the Wiki references.
There are also lots of books on how the UK has benefitted the USA for intelligence in the past and not so distant past. Of course, you will not get an 'official line' for at least 50 years!
iRaven