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Technology Secretary Peter Kyle had previously suggested such a ban, which is being introduced in Australia, was ‘on the table’ for the UK.

The regulator has published its final codes of practice for tech firms.

The comments come as TikTok announces plans to impose a 10pm curfew for users under 16

The Independent Office for Police Conduct has asked for a public apology from the BBC.

Regulator acts on leasing of ‘global title’ numbers after industry efforts to tackle problem were ineffective

The regulator said a technical loophole in mobile networks could allow criminals to intercept security codes being sent to mobile users via SMS.

In May 2024, headteachers at primary schools in St Albans told families their learning environments would be smartphone free and urged parents not to give their children the devices until the age of 14. Nearly a year into the experiment, Holly Bancroft explores the impact at one school

A closer look at how deepfakes are being used in film, television and beyond.

IN FOCUS: Once deemed a national embarrassment for its racist and classist content, the series is now fuelling an online resurgence and rumours of a revival thanks to its growing fanbase of young fans discovering clips on TikTok. What’s the deal with that, asks Anya Ryan