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.
A landmark UK study tracking 25,000 teenagers finds no evidence that screen time on social media or gaming directly causes anxiety or depression. Discover the complex findings.
Vue Romford's 2026 cinema line-up brings world-class theatre and opera to the big screen. Book now for Hamlet, La Traviata, Othello, and Wagnerian epics from major UK companies.
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.
UK government research reveals toddlers with high screen use have significantly smaller vocabularies. New guidance for parents is due in April. Learn the facts and expert advice.
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.
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.
Discover how 'analogue bags' filled with puzzles and knitting are helping Brits reduce screen time. This new trend swaps smartphones for offline activities to combat digital fatigue.
Feeling overwhelmed by social media? Discover practical strategies for a 2026 digital detox to reclaim your focus and improve mental wellbeing. Start your reset today.
Move beyond basic notifications. Discover 15 unique, expert-backed strategies to cut down on doomscrolling and reclaim your time in the age of analog.
Lego launches interactive 'smart bricks' with sound and light in new Star Wars sets. The tech aims to blend creativity with play without screens, but does it risk stifling imagination?
Londoners can finally see light at the end of the tunnel. Discover the exact date the sun will set after 5pm in 2026 and when we'll reach 6pm sunsets. Read the full forecast now.
A US sociologist reduced her phone use from eight hours to just one daily by reading a book each morning. Discover her simple tips for a digital detox.
Brigitte Bardot, the legendary French actress and animal rights activist, has died aged 89. We look back at her iconic career and controversial legacy.
Brigitte Bardot, the French actor and global sex symbol who later became a prominent animal rights activist, has died at 91. Discover her remarkable life story.
Guardian writers reveal the small-screen style stars of the year, from Jackson Lamb's mac to Rick's naff shirts. Discover the outfits that defined TV in 2025.
Exclusive video analysis shows the unfolding of Australia's worst mass shooting since Port Arthur. See how the tragedy at Bondi Beach transpired in real time.
A detailed reconstruction of the Bondi beach terror attack, Australia's worst mass shooting since Port Arthur. See how the tragedy unfolded in real time.
Met Police answer just 77.5% of 999 calls in 10 seconds, missing a 90% target. Officials urge public to call only for real emergencies after reports of spiders and lost dogs.
Peter Tuttle, a 61-year-old hairdresser from Norwich, is chasing the Christmas number one spot with a poignant new single dedicated to his late father. Discover his emotional journey and hear 'Christmas Time (On My Mind)'.
The UK's financial watchdog is considering major mortgage reforms to help freelancers, gig workers, and first-time buyers. New rules could offer flexible payments and easier access to home loans.
Young Americans are locked out of home ownership, with the median first-time buyer now 40. Explore the broken social contract and the generational wealth gap fuelling anger.
UK house prices reached a new record average of £299,892 in November. Halifax data reveals first-time buyer affordability is the strongest since 2015. Discover the regional trends and market outlook.
UK house prices reached a new record high in November, but annual growth slowed to its weakest rate since March 2024. Experts cite budget uncertainty and affordability hurdles.
England and Scotland discover their 2026 World Cup group stage opponents today. Get the UK start time, full pot seedings, TV details, and how the new draw format works.
Halifax reports UK house prices were flat in November, while BDO data shows weak in-store sales growth. Affordability for first-time buyers hits strongest level since 2015. Read the full analysis.
Metro & Time Out team up for 10 weekly London deals. Save 40% at a Mayfair spa, get a festive feast for £25, and enjoy discounts on fitness, dining, and culture. Sign up for The Slice newsletter.
Somali restaurant Sabiib in Acton tops Time Out's new list of the top 20 East African eateries in London. Discover the expert-curated guide and must-try dishes.
A new wearable biosensor from Abbott tracks real-time glucose levels, showing users how food affects energy and hunger. Available at Boots, it aims to help with weight management and better sleep.
Your complete guide to the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw. Find out the date, UK start time, how the new seeding system works, and what it means for England and Scotland. Watch live on BBC Two.