MPs warned children are ‘anxious’ and ‘unhappy’ as they called for a blanket ban on social media for under-16s
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MPs warned children are ‘anxious’ and ‘unhappy’ as they called for a blanket ban on social media for under-16s
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Exclusive: Letter signed by figures on right and left of party says UK should follow Australia’s example by enacting ban
Ofsted chief inspector Sir Martyn Oliver called Labour prime minister’s announcement his government would consult on potential…
PM says he is alarmed at reports about children’s screen time and has shifted position on Australian-style policy
MPs will debate the Lords-backed ban for the first time on Monday
Consultation into new social media protections to launch in March as government pledges to do all it can to keep children safe…
Ongoing research suggests that an outright ban on social media platforms could do more harm than good
