https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/mar/13/tiktok-would-be-disappointed-if-uk-banned-app-on-official-devices

Firm says moves in west to block video app on government phones have been ‘based on misplaced fears’

TikTok has said it would be “disappointed” if it was banned from UK government devices, after it was reported that ministers were due to follow the example of the US, Canada and the European Commission in blocking the social video app.