Mystery coin kept by farmers as safety net sells for $500,000 at auction Three sisters inherited the dime after the death of their brother, who had kept it in a bank vault for more than 40 years The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2024
Three sisters who inherited a coin hidden away for 40 years expect huge payout The existence of the coin and its whereabouts had remained a mystery since the late 1970s The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2024
Is the Online Safety Act enough to keep children safe? The Online Safety Act is not “job done”, says Molly Russell’s father ahead of the general election Marie Claire · Jun 4, 2024
Online Safety Act not ‘job done’, Molly Russell’s father warns next government Ian Russell said a new government will need to work out how to ‘keep on top’ of developments in the fast-changing world of tech. The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2024
Smartphone ban for under-16s should be considered, MPs suggest A report by MPs on the Education Committee said stronger measures were needed to protect children’s mental and physical health. Evening Standard · May 25, 2024
Tech firms must ‘tame’ algorithms under Ofcom child safety rules Regulator calls on social media firms to use robust age checks to keep harmful content away from children The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2024
Smartphones ban may cause more harm than good, says Molly Russell’s father Ian Russell says parental controls could weaken trust and ‘punish children for tech firms’ failures’ The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2024
Banning phones in England’s schools will not address online safety, say campaigners Call made for more ambitious legislation to protect children from harmful content on tech platforms The Guardian - UK · Feb 19, 2024
Meta has not done enough to safeguard children, whistleblower says Exclusive: former senior engineer says social media company has had the tools to do more since Molly Russell’s death The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2024
Shirley Bassey, Ridley Scott Honoured By Britain's King Charles III King Charles III on Friday announced awards for showbusiness royalty Shirley Bassey and Ridley Scott while a bereaved father who took on social media giants over harmful online content is also recognised in Britain's traditional New Year's Honours. International Business Times · Dec 29, 2023
‘It’s about listening and responding’: MBE for station assistant who saved 29 people Rizwan Javed, Ian Russell, Camilla Bowry and Mubarak Mahmed honoured for work in charities and mental health The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2023
Molly Russell's father says tech firms still failing to stop the spread of suicide content online A new report from the Molly Rose Foundation says social media firms are failing to stop the promotion of self-harm and suicide content Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2023
Minister attacks ‘despicable’ failure of social media firms on harmful content Criticism comes after UK report shows ‘clear and persistent problem’ six years after death of Molly Russell The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2023
Social media sites failing to stop the spread of suicide content, charity says New report from the Molly Rose Foundation says social media firms are failing to stop the promotion of self-harm and suicide content. The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2023 Tech firms to be forced to hand over data to inquests into child deaths Bereaved families welcome online safety bill amendment that hands greater powers to coroners
The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2023 The Guardian view on regulating social media: the internet should be safer Editorial: Ministers’ ambitions have been scaled back but their bill must protect children robustly
The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2023 Prosecute tech chiefs who endanger children, says Molly Russell’s father Ian Russell says inquest into daughter’s death is ‘unique’ opportunity to make online platforms safer
The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2023 Responses to coroner call to prevent future deaths ‘underwhelming’ – Ian Russell Ian Russell criticised the ‘business as usual’ approach from tech platforms such as Meta.
The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2023 Social media bosses could face jail if they breach child safety laws Labour’s backing of a Tory amendment to the Online Safety Bill means they potentially have the numbers to defeat Rishi Sunak’s government
The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2023 Tory rebels want social media bosses jailed if they fail to protect children Labour’s backing of a Tory amendment to the Online Safety Bill means they potentially have the numbers to defeat Rishi Sunak’s Government.
The Conversation · Dec 8, 2022 Online safety: what young people really think about social media, big tech regulation and adults 'overreacting' Don’t say ‘just don’t go online’ because adults wouldn’t do that if something happened in the real world. If you got followed home, it’s not like [they would say]: “Hey, stop leaving the house.” Help the person understand that it wasn’t their fault and try to help them through it…
WEKU · Dec 7, 2022 Second gentleman Emhoff says antisemitism has become an epidemic The second gentlemen, Doug Emhoff, gathered a group of Jewish leaders at the White House to discuss the surge in anti-Jewish comments involving prominent people.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2022 UK families call for easier access to deceased children’s social media history Relatives of Molly Russell and other children support changes proposed as part of online safety bill
Daily Mirror · Nov 29, 2022 Molly Russell's dad accuses Government of 'watering down' online safety bill The Government is overhauling its proposed Online Safety Bill to force tech giants to improve protections for children but has faced criticism for axing a duty on firms to remove legal but harmful content
The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022 Government accused of ‘watering down’ Online Safety Bill ‘Legal but harmful’ duties are being dropped as the Culture Secretary said they would have ‘stifled’ free speech.