GCHQ Bude is a UK Satellite ground station. I’m guessing they lost their link into the NSA as part of the changes....maybe part of the 5 eyes thing or maybe something extra.
From an anon:
So that’s why UK had Internet down for a few hours 2 nights ago.
Wel played, Q.
You mean the network formerly known as FVEY - soon to be known as “Four Eyes” ... or maybe 3 or maybe 2 or 1 or ZERO for HUSSEIN!