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Ministers open-minded on shape of UK social media limits, Phillipson says

restrictions” on social media for under-16s. There have been widespread calls for an Australia-style ban on children’s use of social media, and the UK

'I can't stop using it' - under-16s have their say on possible social media ban

media should be restricted, or even banned altogether, for under-16s in the UK. Iga, 14, has seen some videos on her social feeds where people openly talk about their suicidal thoughts and other serious

Social media executives deny platforms are inherently addictive to children

social media sites, among other potential restrictions. Rebecca Stimson, [Meta](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/meta)’s UK director of public policy, said the Australian experience had shown a ban was not enforceable or effective

Social media leaders called to Downing Street over children's safety

children by voting against a ban on social media for under-16s and against removing smartphones from schools. "Other countries are waking up to the harms, but under Keir Starmer the UK is falling behind

Esther Ghey's dismay over PM meeting tech bosses first

UK families and engaging with parents, children and experts to make sure we get this right." Technology Secretary Liz Kendall had met with the Bereaved Parents for Online Safety group earlier this year

UK government move to delay social media ban faces pushback in Lords

UK government move to delay social media ban faces pushback in Lords Peers will vote on Monday on a government move that could delay action on children’s access to social media

Minister promises 'some form' of social media restrictions for under-16s

restrictions" on social media for under-16s, Education Minister Olivia Bailey has said. Ministers proposed further amendments on Monday evening as they sought to end the stand-off with peers over the Children's Wellbeing

Starmer tells social media firms in No 10 meeting ‘things can’t go on like this’

restricted, that is preferable to a world where harm is the price of participation.” He added: “I am determined we will build a better future for our children, and look forward to working with

Rogue sperm donor who says he's fathered 180 children won't be on child's birth certificate

restriction on naming Albon, citing public interest. He advertises openly on Facebook and Instagram and has spoken extensively about his experiences in media interviews and TV programmes. In 2024 he told

Middle East crisis live: Iran warns it will close strait of Hormuz if US blockade continues

UK envoy Christian Turner has flagged a ‘wide-ranging’ British contribution to protect Hormuz strait shipping. Photograph: Remo Casilli/Reuters PA Media also reports that the initiative was announced at talks in Paris involving nearly

Tuesday briefing: Can a deeply divided UK agree on an assisted dying bill?

restriction, and the insistence on multiple stages – requests, assessments, waiting periods, approvals – can make it slow and administratively heavy. --- **What happens next?** It seems very unlikely that the government will put a new bill forward