Category: Social media ban

‘What’s the point?’ Teenagers give their verdict on Britain’s social media curfew

All the young people the Guardian spoke to disagreed with aspects of the government’s proposed blockSixteen- and 17-year-olds in Britain are to be encouraged to observe a midnight to 6am social media curfew but will be...

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Burnham plays down prospect of bringing in wealth tax soon after becoming PM – UK politics live

But incoming Labour leader says, in interview with Gary Lineker, he may have to ask taxpayers for ‘a little more’Tell us: what do you want from the next Labour leader and UK prime minister?Labour should ditch the...

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Starmer shares tributes and offers ‘full support’ to his successor in his final PMQs before stepping down – UK politics live

Lindsay Hoyle thanks Starmer for his leadership, particularly in regard to ‘his steadfast support for Ukraine’Tell us: what do you want from the next Labour leader and UK prime minister?Labour should ditch the...

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Starmer faces final PMQs before stepping down – PMQs live

Andy Burnham nears Labour leadership finish lineTell us: what do you want from the next Labour leader and UK prime minister?Labour should ditch the triple-lock pensions promise to help tackle the UK’s straitened public...

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Social media bans go global: big tech faces a reckoning after Australia’s crackdown

As a host of countries move to rein in social media use by children, could this be technology’s big tobacco moment? Continue...

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‘I was miserable at my old school’: UK social media ban puts spotlight on hybrid learning

Pupils say LPS Hybrid’s combination of remote and in-person classes has transformed their school experienceTwo years ago, Ellie Ball could barely bring herself to attend school. Today, the 16-year-old is planning to take...

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UK attorney general tells staff to stop using X amid disinformation concerns

Exclusive: Richard Hermer’s department understood to be first in government to restrict use after recent riotsThe attorney general has told his office to no longer post on X, making it the first UK government department to...

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We must be alive to the dangers of a UK social media ban – and the way to really help young people | Rosie Parkyn

A ban alone will have limited impact and could make things worse. A good strategy needs more educational content – and more moneyAs a parent, I understand the appeal of the announcement on Monday by the prime minister that...

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Starmer says he hopes social media ban for under-16s will come into force next spring – UK politics live

Prime minister announces ban, saying social media is making children unhappy and unsafeSocial media to be banned in UK for under-16s, Starmer announcesUK parents: how do you feel about the under-16s social media ban?Starmer...

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Keir Starmer set to announce under-16s social media ban – UK politics live

Prime minister expected to unveil ‘Australia plus’ ban for under-16s on apps such as TikTok, Instagram and SnapchatGood morning. In Downing Street officials reportedly refuse to talk about Keir Starmer wanting to...

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