3 h. ago Consultation launched on banning mobile phones in all Edinburgh schools

A consultation has been launched on whether to ban mobile phones in all Edinburgh schools.

Events

7 h. ago Edinburgh pupils could have mobile phones locked away under new school plans

Mobile phones could be restricted across Edinburgh schools as the council launches a citywide consultation following a successful pilot using lockable pouches at two high schools.

Politics

7 h. ago Consultation opens on expanding mobile phone ban to all Edinburgh schools

Portobello and Queensferry high schools are already using lockable pouches which restrict access to phones throughout the day.

Politics

46 h. ago UK ministers launch consultation into whether to ban social media for under

Move comes as peers prepare to vote on an amendment to a bill that would enact a ban within a year of the bill passingMinisters have launched a consultation into whether to ban under-16s from using social media as part of a package of measures designed to curb mobile phone use among young people.Liz Kendall, the technology secretary, announced the consultation on Monday as the government responds to mounting pressure for stricter curbs on social media use for younger teenagers. On Monday afternoon, Esther Ghey, the mother of the murdered teenager Brianna Ghey, became the latest high profile figure to add her name to those in support of a ban. Continue reading...

Politics

46 h. ago UK ministers launch consultation on whether to ban social media for under

Move comes as peers prepare to vote on an amendment to a bill that would enact a ban within a year of the bill passingMinisters have launched a consultation into whether to ban under-16s from using social media as part of a package of measures designed to curb mobile phone use among young people.Liz Kendall, the technology secretary, announced the consultation on Monday as the government responds to mounting pressure for stricter curbs on social media use for younger teenagers. On Monday afternoon, Esther Ghey, the mother of the murdered teenager Brianna Ghey, became the latest high profile figure to add her name to those in support of a ban. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Goldman Sachs investment becomes flashpoint in consulting firm legal row

Wall Street bank backed venture launched by Jonathan Orszag after he left FTI Consulting

Economics

3 w. ago Edinburgh schools: Mobile phone ban in Edinburgh secondary schools 'by the end of 2026'

The pilot is said to be working well.

Politics