18 h. ago Children to be banned from buying item under new law coming in 2026

Children would be banned from buying the item in shops, supermarkets and at restaurants

Society

30 h. ago SARAH VINE: The miasma of gloom has finally lifted over the royals. How sad Harry and Meghan can't see past their own psychodramas to allow their children to join this happy band

SARAH VINE: The mother of one of my oldest friends had a favourite saying. 'Keep your lamps lit, girls,' she used to say cheerfully.

Events

4 d. ago Wishaw opticians spread Christmas cheer with gift donation to children’s ward

The team at Specsavers Wishaw, which is located on the town’s Main Street, invited customers to donate new, unwrapped gifts suitable for children aged 10 weeks to 15 years via a gift bank in store throughout December.

Events

5 d. ago Israeli settlers spray Palestinian children with teargas in latest West Bank attack

A Palestinian government official says Israeli settlers attacked a Palestinian home in the south of the Israeli-occupied West Bank overnight

Politics

6 d. ago Stargazing children: New Banksy unveiled in London in time for Christmas

Stargazing children: New Banksy unveiled in London in time for Christmas  Yahoo

Politics

6 d. ago Stargazing children: New Banksy unveiled in time for Christmas

Stargazing children: New Banksy unveiled in time for Christmas  Euronews.com

Politics

6 d. ago Banksy unveils new mural in London depicting stargazing children

Banksy unveils new mural in London depicting stargazing children  PBS

Politics

9 d. ago Shein ordered to make changes or face fines amid sex doll controversy

A consumer watchdog discovered banned weapons and sex dolls resembling children on its marketplace

Politics

1 week ago Trump moves to ban hospitals from providing transgender healthcare for children

The Trump administration has acted to ban gender-affirming care for minors across the country.

Politics

1 week ago Brits ditch pricey Christmas presents for 'thoughtful' smaller ones in new trend

A study has found 22% of Brits will not buy a single expensive item for Christmas this year, opting instead for multiple smaller gifts

Politics

1 week ago Taylor Swift proves she's the most generous person in showbusiness: Star donates millions to charity, visits children's hospitals and even gave to UK food banks

Perhaps the most memorable scene from Taylor Swift's new Disney+ documentary is when she gives out the tour bonuses to her team of dedicated dancers.

Economics

2 w. ago 'This cowardly ban harms children': Protest outside Girlguiding HQ in Edinburgh over new policy to exclude trans girls

"We want our children to know that even if they feel powerless, they can get together with other people and make change happen.”

Events

2 w. ago Wes Streeting admits he is 'deeply uncomfort­able' with NHS trial of puberty

He revealed he has serious concerns about the NHS-backed trial, which will study the effect of banned puberty-blocking drugs on more than 200 gender-­questioning children.

Politics

2 w. ago Following Australia's lead, Denmark plans to ban social media for children younger than 15

Denmark is planning to follow Australia in introducing stricter restrictions for younger teens to access social media

Politics

2 w. ago Australia demands social media giants report progress on account bans for children under 16

Australian authorities are demanding major social media platforms report on account deactivations since a ban on users under 16 became law

Politics

2 w. ago Iconic confectionery can no longer be called chocolate anymore for this reason

Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband no longer meet the requirements of UK law to be described as 'chocolate' bars - and they come hot on the heels of Penguin and Club bars doing the same thing

Politics

2 w. ago Russia to use AI to identify 'bad' video games after 63,000 kids demand Putin U

After Russian kids sent Putin 63,000 letters hoping for a U-turn on the ban on Roblox, officials have decided to best deal with the situation is to find a way to ban 'bad' games before children get them

Politics

2 w. ago ‘Already had a profound effect’: parents react to Australia’s social media ban

We asked you to share your views on your children’s use of social media and how the ban is affecting your family. Here is what you told usFor some parents, social media sucks up their children’s time and steals them away from family life, instilling mental health issues along the way. For others, it provides their children with an essential line to friends, family, connection and support.When Australia’s social media ban came into effect on Wednesday, millions of under-16s lost access to their accounts and were prevented from creating new ones. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Aussie teens have left the chat: World first social media ban for under 16s goes into effect as it wipes out more than 1.5million accounts

Australia has officially adopted its world-leading legislation to ban children under the age of 16 from social media.

Economics

2 w. ago Albanese is taking away social media for children but hanging out mistletoe for AI. It’s magical thinking | Peter Lewis

The PM won big by convincing us we could avoid the madness of Donald Trump’s new world order but Labor’s feeble AI plan embeds Australia deeply in its orbitGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastI’m blaming Santa. As 2025 reaches its inevitable endgame, I can’t help thinking we have all become gullible children enthralled by the promise of tech cornucopia, refusing to see the folds in our logic because deep down we don’t want to break the magic.While the federal government prepares to take the toys off the children with its world-first social media ban, it is hanging out the stockings for the self-same tech overlords to fill with new goodies via its light-touch National AI Plan. Continue reading...

Politics