TikTok ban on UK government phones
Plus, Virgin Orbit pauses operations
Tech and Science Daily | The Standard · Rachelle Abbott
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Show Notes
The Chinese-owned social media app is set to be banned on phones used by UK government ministers and civil servants over security fears.
Virgin Orbit pauses all operations and reportedly furloughs all its staff. SaxaVord Spaceport explains what this means for the future of UK space endeavours and reveals how they plan to boost satellite launches from here.
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