Prime Minister Keir Starmer signals a potential social media ban for under-16s, following Australia's lead. Campaigners ramp up pressure as the government explores new protections for children online.
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TikTok deploys AI to detect under-13 users in the EU, as pressure mounts for social media bans. Thousands of accounts have already been removed in the UK pilot.
Labour MPs anticipate a government U-turn to ban social media for under-16s, as Conservative pressure forces a vote. Key figures and cross-party support revealed.
A grassroots campaign floods MPs' inboxes demanding a social media ban for children under 16. Keir Starmer hints at following Australia's lead as the debate intensifies.
Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s sees over 4.7 million accounts deactivated. Discover the impact on platforms like Meta and the global implications for online safety.
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Health Secretary Wes Streeting invites US expert Jonathan Haidt to advise UK officials on a potential social media ban for under-16s, mirroring Australia's landmark move. Read the latest.
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PM Keir Starmer tells MPs he is now open to banning social media for under-16s, citing alarm over screen time and online harms. Cross-party support grows for the Australian model.
The UK government is considering an Australia-style social media ban for under-16s. A decision is expected within months, amid cross-party support and warnings from safety groups. Read the latest.
Extreme heat forces route changes at the Tour Down Under, as climate activists target the event's fossil fuel sponsorship. Read the full story on the challenges facing professional cycling.
Meta deactivated nearly 550,000 accounts for under-16s in the first week of Australia's social media ban. The move is being watched closely as pressure grows for a similar UK ban.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch pledges to ban social media for under-16s, citing addiction and mental health risks. The plan gains cross-party and union support.
The Conservative Party pledges to ban social media for children under 16, citing online harms. The policy, announced by leader Kemi Badenoch, goes beyond previous smartphone school bans.
Kemi Badenoch announces Conservative policy to ban social media for children under 16 and smartphones in schools, mirroring Australian laws. Read the full details.
New government guidance on screen time for children under five will be published in April. The move follows research linking high use to poorer language development.
The Conservative Party announces a plan to ban under-16s from social media. Kemi Badenoch leads the policy push, citing child safety concerns. Read the full details and political reactions.
Ministers to launch new guidance as research links high screen use to poorer language development in toddlers. Parents and experts will shape the advice, due in April.
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UK government consults on mandatory eye and cognitive tests for drivers over 70 to improve road safety. New strategy aims to cut deaths by 65% by 2035. Read the full details.
The UK government's new road safety strategy, to be published Wednesday, proposes mandatory eye tests for drivers over 70 and higher fines for uninsured motorists. Aim: cut road deaths 65% by 2035.
UK government plans mandatory eye tests for drivers over 70 to improve road safety. New strategy aims to cut deaths by 65% by 2035. Read the full details.
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