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Meta paying price for ‘cavalier approach’ to online safety, say UK campaigners

The father of Molly Russell, who took her own life after viewing harmful content, gave evidence in the New Mexico case.

Evening Standard · Aug 7

Holly Willoughby swears and jokes about OnlyFans in YouTube show trailer

Willoughby, 45, who previously hosted This Morning, will use the platform to host a lifestyle series.

Evening Standard · Jul 21

Inquest reopened into death of 14-year-old boy after ‘TikTok blackout challenge’

Landmark high court ruling calls for fresh inquiry into Jools Sweeney’s death to allow for previously omitted social media evidence

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16

‘I believe my son, 14, died in an online challenge that went wrong – I cried when Starmer announced a social media ban’

Ellen Roome has been campaigning for online safety for children since her son, Jools Sweeney, died aged 14 in 2022

The Independent UK · Jun 15

Keir Starmer reveals how his teenage children feel about social media ban

KEIR Starmer said his 15-year-old daughter had a “mixed” reaction to his plan to ban social media for under-16s.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 15

‘No more children should die’: UK weighs social media ban for under-16s

In a bold move to protect children, Britain is contemplating strict regulations on social media usage, potentially including a ban for users under 16. This initiative comes in the wake of heartbreaking incidents linked to online dangers. Prime Minister Starmer, after holding discussions with affected families, has committed to taking…

The Times of India · May 28

Britain ‘to stop short of full social media ban for under-16s’ and outlaw addictive features instead

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

The Independent UK · May 27

Government online safety plan announcement in ‘weeks, not months’, parents told

The Government’s Growing Up In The Online World consultation is closing.

Evening Standard · May 26

‘Just take it away’: Mother of teen who died after alleged TikTok challenge urges UK govt to ban social media

The mother of a British teenager who allegedly died after attempting a dangerous online challenge has criticised the UK government for moving too slowly on plans to restrict children’s access to social media, saying ministers are “kicking it down the road”.

The Times of India · May 26

‘I thought social media was silly fun – now my son is dead and I wish I’d never given it to him’

Jools Sweeney took his own life in 2022 and his mother Ellen Roome believes his death could have been linked to an online challenge gone wrong

The Independent UK · May 26