Social media platforms react to Starmer’s under-16 ban
The ban was announced today Social media firms, including Meta and YouTube, have reacted to Keir Starmer’s plan to ban the platforms for under-16s. This morning Keir Starmer announced a social media ban for under-16s in the UK as he addressed the nation. The PM announced the major ban which follows in the footsteps of […]
2 days ago
Full list of apps set to be blocked in social media ban for under-16s
‘A full ban is the right choice’ Keir Starmer has announced a social media ban for under-16s in the UK as he addressed the nation this morning. Speaking this morning, the PM announced the major ban which follows in the footsteps of other nations taking action on social media. Only in December last year, Australia […]
2 days ago
Keir Starmer announces social media ban for under-16s in address to the nation
‘A full ban is the right choice’ Keir Starmer has announced a social media ban for under-16s in the UK as he addressed the nation this morning. Speaking this morning, the PM announced the major ban which follows in the footsteps of other nations taking action on social media. Only in December last year, Australia […]
2 days ago
Irish town unites to create smartphone free childhood
Parents in Greystones have banned the use of smartphones for primary school children. The parents of Greystones came together in 2023 to collectively ban the use of smartphones for children until they reach secondary school. Children in the Wicklow town will be kept without smartphones for as long as possible, in an attempt to give […]
2 weeks ago
Social media ban and digital curfew to be trialled on UK teenagers
It’s already in effect in Australia In the homes of hundreds of UK teenagers there will be trials of social media bans, digital curfews and time limits on apps, it has been revealed. The UK government will lead the test in which 300 teens will have their social apps disabled entirely, blocked overnight or capped […]
3 months ago
MPs vote against social media ban for under 16s
But it could still happen Members of Parliament have voted against a proposal to ban under-16s from using social media in the UK. While a ban could still be coming down the track, this is will not happen before the government finishes a consultation, as backers of a ban have accused ministers of “dither and […]
3 months ago