Social media regulation debate2 days agoBereaved parents fear delays to social media ban could harm childrenThe mothers of Brianna Ghey and Jools Sweeney say Ofcom needs to do more to protect young people.2 days ago4 days ago'It's common to wrestle a smartphone from a toddler'Yorkshire experts debate the pros and cons of a social media ban for under-16s.4 days ago5 days ago'Include teenagers in social media ban debate'The head of a Liverpool school says teenagers should be consulted to "help them to make sensible choices."5 days ago7 days agoHow would a social media ban for under-16s work?BBC technology editor Zoe Kleinman explains.7 days ago7 days agoDo not ban social media for under-16s, urges headBolton head teacher Tony McCabe wants a "more nuanced" approach to regulating under-16s' social media use.7 days ago19 Jan 2026'Under-16 social media ban? I'd be devastated'Students at a Sleaford high school give their view on social media ahead of House of Lords debate.19 Jan 202618 Jan 2026Molly Russell's dad says under-16 social media ban would be wrongThe online safety campaigner says it is better to enforce current laws than use "sledgehammer" techniques.18 Jan 202616 Jan 2026Use film-style age ratings to limit teens' social media, say Lib DemsThe Conservatives want to see ban of all under-16s from social media, but the Lib Dems say that would be a "blunt instrument". 16 Jan 202615 Jan 2026Starmer does not rule out backing social media ban for under-16sMany Labour MPs and officials privately expect the government to follow the Australia's example and implement a ban. 15 Jan 2026...
