3 d. ago Adolescence star backs calls to ban social media for under 16s

Australian parliament passed landmark legislation in Novemeber banning social media platforms from allowing users under 16 to access their services

Politics

4 d. ago Majority of young adults think social media should be banned for under

One in four young people also back dictatorship over democracy, the UK Youth Poll of 16 to 29-year-olds found

Events

4 d. ago Majority of young people think social media should be banned for under

One in four young people also back dictatorship over democracy, the UK Youth Poll of 16 to 29-year-olds found

Events

4 d. ago Majority of UK’s young adults ‘concerned’ about state of democracy, poll shows

The poll of 16 to 29-year-olds also found most backed a ban on social media for under-16s.

Politics

4 d. ago As UK families grieve, can one determined country stop social media from harming children?

In Australia, parents’ anxiety over their children’s exposure to an online world they find near impossible to supervise has galvanised into concrete government action, as Angus Thompson reports

Society

4 d. ago As UK families grieve, can one determined country stop social media harming children?

In Australia, parents’ anxiety over their children’s exposure to an online world they find near-impossible to supervise has galvanised into concrete government action

Society

6 d. ago Why a ban on kids having social media accounts and buying smartphones could stem online hate

In an article for the Daily Record, newly-elected MP Joani Reid has called for sweeping curbs to protect children amid growing fears of online manipulation.

Economics

6 d. ago Labour MP demands ban on smartphones sales and social media accounts for kids to combat online harm

EXCLUSIVE: Joani Reid is backing a range of sweeping measures as fears grow about the impact of social media on children and young people.

Economics

6 d. ago Top jockey’s social media posts contained ‘inflammatory, disrespectful and discriminatory tones’

Neil Callan was given an eight month ban, suspended for two years, and fined £1,500 by a disciplinary panel for breaches of the integrity rules regarding conduct prejudicial to horse racing.

Events

1 week ago Brianna Ghey’s mother calls for social media ban for children under 16

Esther Ghey was speaking at the screening of ITV film Brianna: A Mother’s Story, which explores the murder of her daughter

Politics

1 week ago Adolescence writer Jack Thorne calls for social media ban for children to protect them from online harm

Jack Thorne’s hit Netflix drama tells the story of 13-year-old Jamie, who is accused of murdering a girl at his school

Politics

2 w. ago Revealed: The hero stepfather who Stephen Graham credits with protecting him from racist bullies and helping him accept his mixed race identity

Mike Fazakerley, the stepfather Adolescence star Graham adores - and calls simply 'pops' - has spoken for the first time about his pride and the profound bond they share.

Politics

2 w. ago Education secretary to review guidance on smartphones in schools amid calls for outright ban

Bridget Phillipson commissions probe into smartphones after pressure from MPs to go further to tackle harmful effects of social media

Culture

2 w. ago Fans call for Stephen Graham to receive award as they hail Adolescence star's 'greatness'

Stephen Graham has been praised by fans of his new Netflix miniseries, Adolescence, which many are calling one of his best performances as they say his lead role showcases his 'greatness'

Events

3 w. ago 'Take a bow, Owen Cooper': Netflix fans calling for Adolescence star to be nominated for a BAFTA just hours after series dubbed the 'best since Baby Reindeer' hit screens

Adolescence aired on the streaming service today and his been met with overwhelmingly positive reviews, as well as calls for its protagonist to be nominated for a BAFTA .

Events

3 w. ago Oxford chancellor calls for tighter controls on smartphones for children – and urges ministers to stand up to tech giants

‘Welcoming technology firms is different from letting them do anything they like’, William Hague warned

Politics