Starmer confirms social media ban for under-16s, saying this is a ‘big moment for our country’ – UK politics live
Starmer confirms the ban is happening. double quotation markToday is a big moment for our country. This is a big…
Starmer to announce ‘Australia plus’ ban on social media for under-16s
Teenagers in the UK will soon face new restrictions on their use of apps such as X, TikTok and Instagram.…
UK parents support an under-16 social media ban – but what do their children think?
A group aged 12-16 had views ranging from mandatory time limits to tougher controls and a full ban for under…
Ministers may try to curb spread of misinformation during social unrest
Liz Kendall, the technology secretary, said ministers were looking at ‘boosting trusted sources of information’. Photograph: Graeme Robertson/The GuardianView image…
Minimum wage rise has made it difficult for employers to hire young people, says Alan Milburn – UK politics live
Good morning. For the second day in a row, the Westminster news is dominated by the thoughts of a leading…
‘Like tobacco’: Wes Streeting calls for partial social media ban for under-16s
Streeting said that ‘big tech is borrowing the big tobacco playbook to avoid regulation’. Photograph: David Levene/The GuardianView image in…
Schools are ‘pipeline’ to joblessness for many people, says ex-Labour adviser
Young people were in a ‘rejection economy’ where they were failed by education, employers and social media companies, Hyman said.…