The Government’s consultation closes at the end of Tuesday.

The recently-resigned former health secretary joined calls for an Australia-style ban, ahead of a consultation closing.

Campaigners, teenagers, legislators and experts give their opinions on the government’s social media consultation

The Government’s consultation closes at the end of Tuesday.

They say they are seeing ‘a wave of radicalised children’ who have been exposed to hateful content

The Government's online safety consultation closes at the end of Tuesday, and is considering options including an Australia-style social media ban for under-16s

Former health secretary says he unsuccessfully argued for tougher action when in cabinet

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Former health secretary calls for tougher approach as consultation deadline looms

Streeting attacca Starmer, 'non è al passo coi tempi sul divieto per under 16' (ANSA)

Families have been told to set boundaries, use parental controls, and have better conversations. But try doing that with a 13-year-old whose life is bound to platforms designed by…

Wes Streeting clashed with a BBC Radio 4 presenter after she questioned him on his push for an under-16s social media ban. On Monday (25 May), the former health secretary likened…

‘Social media should be treated like tobacco,’ Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said.

The government has been looking closely at the results of the Australian policy on social media - which includes a complete ban for under-16s

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe UK government is expected to avoid a…

The UK government is considering new restrictions on children’s access to social media, including a possible ban for under-16s, as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer pledged to take…