Boris Johnson could backtrack on the Huawei 5G deal after warning from spy chiefs over fresh security fears
Boris Johnson is reconsidering his controversial decision to give Huawei access to Britain’s 5G network after fresh security warnings by spy chiefs.
Intelligence agencies are reviewing advice given to No 10 amid concerns new US sanctions on the Chinese company could scupper the goal of bringing in the superfast broadband technology nationwide.
In January, the cyber wing of GCHQ said the risk associated with letting Huawei into the broadband could be mitigated – but a change of advice could force Mr Johnson to pull plans to use the firm’s kit in 35 per cent of the network.
Boris Johnson is reconsidering his controversial decision to give Huawei access to Britain’s 5G network after fresh security warnings by spy chiefs
The fresh US sanctions, announced earlier this month, outlaw any Amer ..
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