Category: Internet safety

‘Child poverty has got a lot worse’: outgoing charity boss lambasts Tory failures and social media giants

Peter Wanless of the NSPCC calls for more preventive action on child poverty, a ban on ‘morally repugnant’ smacking and favours guardrails online rather than bansThe boss of the UK’s leading children’s...

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Australian-style social media ban for under-16s ‘a retrograde step’, say UK charities

Child safety experts say similar move in Britain would penalise young people for the failings of tech companiesHow Australia’s tough social media ban compares to laws in other countriesUK politics live – latest...

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Martin Lewis warns of online scam ‘wild west’ over fake Rachel Reeves ad

Money expert urges Ofcom be given more powers as interview with chancellor used to trick people to share bank details• UK politics live – latest updatesMartin Lewis has warned of a “wild west” of online...

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What is the UK’s Online Safety Act and what powers will it provide?

New laws expected to come into force in 2025 are under spotlight after online planning of far-right riots in EnglandThe Online Safety Act is back under the spotlight after a week of violence driven in part by far-right groups...

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Meghan: I’m airing my struggle with suicidal thoughts to help others

Duke and Duchess of Sussex appear on US television to publicise project to tackle child safety onlineThe Duchess of Sussex has spoken about her struggles with mental health and suicidal thoughts as she and her husband launched...

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Ministers urged to act over physical and online intimidation in UK election

MPs and candidates who faced abuse discuss polling station buffer zones and action to tackle social media‘Constant abuse’: three UK candidates on their election experienceMPs and candidates who faced abuse on the...

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Female UK election candidates report increased abuse

Politicians, activists and charities say online harassment is particularly bad, including hate speech and disinformationAbuse of female election candidates is becoming worse, say candidates, activists and charities.One female...

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