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How might a social media ban benefit under-16s – and are there any drawbacks?

Australia’s states and territories have unanimously pledged their support to a national plan which aims to stop children under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms such as X, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. The legislation will be ...

08 Nov 2024 at 12:46

Social media ban for children ‘brilliant idea’ for tackling abuse – charity boss

A social media ban for young children is “a brilliant idea” for tackling abuse, the chair of a domestic violence charity has said. Hetti Barkworth-Nanton, chair of Refuge charity, emphasised the link between an increase in schoolchildren ...

28 Nov 2024 at 20:05

Sarwar ‘willing to have argument with anyone’ on need to ban phones in schools

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has said he is willing to “have the argument with anybody” to ban phones in schools if he wins May’s election. Mr Sarwar has this week announced a number of policies for his party ahead of polling day, ...

04 Feb 2026 at 13:28

Hugh Grant backs call for social media ban for under-16s ahead of Lords debate

Actor Hugh Grant is among those backing a social media ban for under-16s, saying parents are in “an impossible position” with regard to the online harms their children are being exposed to and “are looking for leadership from ...

21 Jan 2026 at 14:55

‘I would have done social media ban consultation sooner’ – Ofsted boss

The chief inspector of the schools watchdog has said he would have consulted on a social media ban for under-16s sooner, as he shed light on how inspectors will check phones bans in schools are being enforced. It comes as ...

21 Jan 2026 at 15:38

Ireland

Simon Harris calls for social media ban for under-16s

Ireland needs to prohibit the use of social media by those aged under 16, the Tanaiste has said. Simon Harris said there had to be a “baring of teeth” and enforcement of the age of digital consent. The Data Protection ...

28 Jan 2026 at 11:10

Life

Signs your child is addicted to social media – as Lords back ban

Social media use has become one of the most challenging battles for parents with young children and teens, but this might begin to change as the House of Lords have backed a social media ban for under-16s. Peers ...

22 Jan 2026 at 11:55

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