The National Crime Agency and the National Police Chiefs Council have called for a ban on some social media platforms for children if tech firms fail to introduce a range of safety features.

All children should be blocked from infinite scrolling, disappearing messages and push notification features, Parliament's Education Committee has told the Government.

The government’s public consultation on whether to ban social media for under-16s closes next week

The National Crime Agency and the National Police Chiefs Council have called for a ban on some social media platforms for children if tech firms fail to introduce a range of…