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Best smartphone 2023: The finest Android and Apple phones you can buy today     We've compiled the top Android and Apple cellphones available right now because this year is jam-packed with smartphone launches. Those tiny rectangles in our pockets are something we all want. Smartphones are incredibly important in our daily lives, but choosing the best one can be difficult. But don't worry; we're here to assist you in finding the perfect smartphone. In order to assist you in choosing a smartphone, we thoroughly tested every model with the best coverage available in the UK. Please return often as we constantly update our list of the finest smartphones.   How to pick your ideal smartphone It might be difficult to choose the best smartphone for your needs when there are so many pricey contracts to sort through. To make things simpler, we've included all the information you need to know about choosing a contract and purchasing the ideal smartphone. Should ...

Virgin Orbit bankruptcy: why the UK's spaceport industry may still have a bright future Steffi Paladini The UK’s space sector has shown a remarkable dynamism in the past few years. According to the latest official figures , the sector’s revenue grew about 5.1% in 2021, outpacing the global space industry. This is even more impressive considering the UK’s economy declined over the same period. And there is more to it than just the numbers. The new regulatory framework ( the Space Industry Act 2018 ) intends to attract commercial launches from domestic and international companies, and help the UK join the exclusive club of countries with spaceport ground launch facilities . The recent news that Virgin Orbit had filed for bankruptcy months after its failed rocket launch from Cornwall Airport Newquay has left a question mark hanging over the future of the UK space sector...