No 10 defends setting up TikTok account despite government ban Last week, a shiny new "ukgov" account popped up on TikTok. The government broadening its social media horizons is nothing new, but this one raised some eyebrows. TikTok has been locking horns with the British state for years over the fact it's owned by a Chinese company. While parent company Bytedance insists TikTok is free of interference, the fact it operates from within China has sparked security concerns, and it was banned from government devices in 2023. Downing Street was asked if this was still the case, considering they are...