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Updates, commentary and analysis on the implementation of the UK's #OnlineSafetyAct www.onlinesafetyact.net
Ian Russell op-ed in the Times urging the Government to focus on strengthening the #onlinesafetyact: www.thetimes.com/uk/technolog...
Why I oppose banning children from social media
Sir Keir Starmer must target addictive tech design and promote online wellbeing rather than a popular but ineffective solution, writes the father of Molly Russell
www.thetimes.com
January 20, 2026 at 6:45 AM
Ian Russell op-ed in the Times urging the Government to focus on strengthening the #onlinesafetyact: www.thetimes.com/uk/technolog...
Sky analysis of what a ban could look like, based on how it's been implemented in Australia. #DSIT Ministers are going on a visit to see how it's working (even though it only came into force just over a month ago): news.sky.com/story/what-u...
What UK social media ban on children could look like - as government considers action
There have been growing calls for Sir Keir Starmer to increase the minimum age for social media platforms, and Number 10 has signalled it is open to the idea. Sky News looks at where the government co...
news.sky.com
January 20, 2026 at 6:45 AM
Sky analysis of what a ban could look like, based on how it's been implemented in Australia. #DSIT Ministers are going on a visit to see how it's working (even though it only came into force just over a month ago): news.sky.com/story/what-u...
BBC coverage here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK to consult on social media ban for under 16s
The government said it expected schools to be
www.bbc.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 6:45 AM
BBC coverage here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Times now picking up the same intell about consultation coming soon on social media restrictions for kids
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Sir Keir Starmer to consult on social media ban for under-16s
Dozens of Labour MPs have called on the prime minister to raise the age for using platforms such Snapchat, TikTok and Instagram
www.thetimes.com
January 19, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Times now picking up the same intell about consultation coming soon on social media restrictions for kids
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...