The UK says it’s banning access to social media for those under age 16. The United Kingdom is the latest country to put in place tough restrictions for young people who use social media. Prime Minister Keir Starmer says his government will ban access to those under the age of 16. The plan will also … Read more
NewsFeed British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the UK will ban social media for teens under the age of 16 and impose tighter rules on gaming and livestreaming platforms, with regulations to follow by the end of the year. He says the move is aimed at protecting children, and will curb the power of big … Read more
Molly Russell’s dad says PM rushing social media restrictions ‘deplorable’ BBC UK to ban under-16s from ‘high risk’ social media apps The Guardian A kids’ social-media ban would be a bad parting gift from Keir Starmer The Economist Britain Is Weighing a Social Media Ban for Children. How Did It Get Here? The New York Times Starmer ‘gambling with … Read more
We see war now as we see everything else – through a screen. Genocide, displacement and mass violence are livestreamed to our phones, tucked between cat videos and advertisements for products designed to distract us. We don’t choose to be spectators, we become them almost unconsciously – scrolling, watching and moving on. In the age … Read more
It is a deal that ended years of uncertainty over the future of TikTok in the United States. More than 200 million people in the US can continue using the Chinese video-sharing platform. Concerns about national security triggered a debate on banning the app almost six years ago. To address the concerns, an agreement to … Read more
Australia has become the first country in the world to ban social media use for children younger than 16. The move has divided public opinion there, but other countries are considering restrictions too. What are the arguments for and against? Will the ban work? Presenter: Folly Bah Thibault Guests: Charlotte Armitage – Psychologist who focuses … Read more
Three things we’re looking out for on Budget daypublished at 11:22 GMT 11:22 GMT Thomas CopelandBBC Verify Live journalist Our fact-checking team has been busy preparing for Budget day. Here’s what they’re keeping an eye out for today: Will income tax thresholds be frozen? It’s being reported that Chancellor Rachel Reeves will freeze income tax … Read more
Move comes as a growing number of countries are rolling out measures to limit children’s exposure to digital platforms. Published On 24 Nov 202524 Nov 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Malaysia plans to ban social media for users under the age of 16 starting from next year, joining a growing list of … Read more
We examine whether the increased concentration of media ownership will create a more restrictive narrative. Recent developments in United States tech and media have prompted concerns about media consolidation and its impact on free speech. The US government is pushing ByteDance to reduce its control over TikTok, with Oracle proposed to oversee the platform’s algorithm for … Read more
We claim to value privacy, but surrender it daily, often without knowing. We say we care about privacy, but this episode examines whether our actions reflect that. In The Privacy Paradox, we unravel the disconnect between our stated values and our digital behaviour. From mindless clicks to routine app permissions, this episode exposes how everyday … Read more