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Australia has already banned social media for under 16s – here’s what the UK can learn from the experience

As the UK prepares to introduce an “Australia plus” ban on social media for under 16s, many lessons can be learned from Australia’s experiment. Many people may think Australia’s ban is a success, with nearly 5 million social media accounts deactivated, removed or restricted. But the reality couldn’t be further…

The Conversation

How Australia’s social media ban has affected families six months on

As UK ban for under-16s is confirmed, experience of Australian parents of similar restrictions has been mixed

The Guardian - UK

UK bans social media for under-16s: Here's when it starts and which apps are affected

Here's everything you need to know about the UK social media ban for under 16s.

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UK children are spending at least two hours a day on social media, Ofcom finds

YouTube and Snapchat have emerged as the two most popular online platforms for children aged between eight and 14

The Independent UK

UK's Starmer announces ban on social media for under-16s

Children under 16 will be banned from using social media in Britain, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday, saying such platforms were making youngsters "unhappy".

France 24

Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using various social media apps

AAP

Full list of social media platforms included in Starmer’s under-16s ban

Platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and Facebook are set to be banned

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UK PM Keir Starmer proposes social media ban for under-16s targeting TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced a landmark ban on children under 16 from major social media platforms, aiming to protect them from harmful content and online dangers. This "Australia-plus" model targets platforms like TikTok and Instagram, with stricter rules for gaming and AI chatbots. The government emphasizes protecting children's…

The Times of India

Social media is stealing our kids' lives. We need to steel ourselves

The emotions of teens blocked from social media are real.

The Canberra Times

Why is the UK launching an ‘Australia plus’ social media ban and how will it work?

Government wants to back parents against tech companies though some feel the process has been rushed

The Guardian - UK

UK parents support an under-16 social media ban – but what do their children think?

These young people recognise dangers of ‘addictive’ social media but have differing views on a total crackdown

The Guardian - UK

Toronto Woman Receives a ‘Hey Girly’ Message, Then Discovers That the Man She is Talking to Has Been in a Relationship for 7 Years

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The Mary Sue

Phone thefts halve in central London as Apple joins police crackdown to make stolen handsets 'unusuable bricks'

Drones are being used to pursue phone thieves on e-bikes through the capital’s streets

Evening Standard

Kendall says social media giants ‘had their chance’ as new restrictions ‘imminent’

New FOI data showed more than 100,000 criminal offences had been linked to Snapchat since 2021

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Kids Ain't Cheap

Online Safety Experts Urge Parents to Check These Apps Before Summer Begins

As summer break approaches, many children and teens will spend more time on their phones, tablets, and gaming devices. That increase in screen time can also increase exposure to online risks that often go unnoticed by busy parents. Online safety experts consistently warn that some of the most popular apps…

International Business Times UK

The Viral 'PE Guy' Turned Private Equity Memes Into a $1 Million Business in One Year: 'I'm Still Dumbfounded'

Johnny Hilbrant's PE Guy parody of private equity culture earned $1 million (£790,000) in 12 months through Cameo, brand deals and live events.

International Business Times UK

Teen 'Assassin For Hire' Landed In UK With Guns To Carry Out Assassination For Iran-Backed Crime Network

A 19-year-old Norwegian, Johannes Natland, was arrested in the UK for allegedly planning a murder for an Iran-backed crime network, the Foxtrot Network.

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Social media child predator jailed over heinous crimes

A 34-year-old man has been sentenced for more than 80 child sexual abuse-related crimes relating to social media platforms.

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The Economic Times

Snapchat’s India advertiser base jumps 10-fold in just two years: Pulkit Trivedi

Snapchat has significantly expanded its advertiser base in India tenfold over the past two years, with a threefold increase in recurring advertisers. This growth highlights India's crucial role in Snap's global strategy, as the platform aims to monetise its largest user market.

Newcastle Herald

'Oops': Snapchats captured moment man fired shotgun out his mum's car window

He was arrested after tactical police surrounded his Lake Macquarie home.

International Business Times UK

Henry Nowak Records Chilling 'Bad Man' Snapchat of Vickrum Digwa Hours Before Murder

The University of Southampton student unknowingly recorded a brief exchange with Vickrum Digwa before the confrontation turned deadly.

Clever Dude

Stop Posting Photos Like This: Prosecutors Are Using Them as Evidence

Social media turns everyday moments into instant public records, and that creates legal risks many people never consider. A single photo can reveal location, timing, companions, and even behavior that becomes relevant in court. Prosecutors now pull images from Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, and TikTok as supporting evidence in both criminal…

The Mary Sue

Kansas Woman Sparks a TikTok Love Story, but the Guy Reveals He’s Married When She Tried To Take Things Forward: ‘Hope Your Wife Likes It.’

Kansas-based influencer‘s dreamy TikTok love story ends before beginning when she finds out the man is married.

International Business Times UK

10 Photos of Josh Jacobs' Girlfriend, Ash Kash: Influencer's Past Trauma Re-Emerges Amid NFL Player's Arrest

Josh Jacobs' arrest on domestic abuse charges has reignited speculation about his rumoured connection to influencer Ash Kash, despite no confirmed relationship. Kash's social media presence fuels public interest.

International Business Times UK

10 Photos of Ash Kash: Josh Jacobs' Rumoured Girlfriend Under Fresh Spotlight Following Footballer's Arrest

NFL player Josh Jacobs' arrest on domestic abuse charges has thrust internet personality Ash Kash into the spotlight, as rumours about their relationship fuel online speculation.

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