UK backing down on Apple encryption backdoor after pressure from US

Sir Keir Starmer's government faces pressure from the Trump administration over its demand for Apple to provide access to secure customer data. Senior officials expect the Home Office to back down due to U.S. concerns, especially from Vice President JD Vance, who finds the situation frustrating. The UK's order for Apple to create a "back door" in its encryption could hinder tech agreements with the U.S., seen as a "big red line" regarding secure tech.

Apple has withdrawn its most secure cloud service from the UK and is legally challenging the Home Office's order.