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

age or functionality 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

aged 12-18, who took part in the BBC News debate on social media. They gathered at the Bolton Lads & Girls Club on Wednesday afternoon to share their opinions on whether social media should

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

restrict the most harmful platforms for under-16s." [Recent research](https://mollyrosefoundation.org/more-than-60-of-australian-children-still-using-social-media-despite-ban-for-under-16s-research-shows/) from internet safety charity the Molly Rose Foundation found more than 60% of underage Australians are still using social media despite

Esther Ghey's dismay over PM meeting tech bosses first

age limits and safer design features on AI chatbots and games, to a social media ban. "We're also running pilots with hundreds of UK families and engaging with parents, children and experts to make

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

age or functionality 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

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

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

Social media executives deny platforms are inherently addictive to children

UK director of public policy, said the Australian experience had shown a ban was not enforceable or effective. “We don’t think it’s something that’s actually possible in practice,” she said. [Early research

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

age-appropriate way. It is extremely rare for a parent in a Family Court case to be publicly named, in order to protect children from being identified. However, BBC Wales made a successful application

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

age of 80, and increasing the number of doctors involved from two to seven. “It was effectively wrecking the bill,” he tells me. What was disappointing, he says, was that “it has been deeply serious