Parents of 16 teenagers who took their own lives have written to the prime minister questioning why he ducked the vote to ban social media for under-16s
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Parents of 16 teenagers who took their own lives have written to the prime minister questioning why he ducked the vote to ban social media for under-16s
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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…
As the government contemplates banning social media for under-16s, The Independent heard from those who know what it is like to…
The consultation is expected to look at all options for reform including a blanket ban
Esther Ghey says daughter’s eating disorder and self-harm had been exacerbated by harmful online content
MPs warned children are ‘anxious’ and ‘unhappy’ as they called for a blanket ban on social media for under-16s
