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Harry and Meghan call for stronger social media protection for children

The Sussexes unveiled a memorial in New York City to young people who lost their lives due to the harmful effects of social media

Evening Standard

‘It’s not enough’: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle call for tighter social media controls for children

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have issued a warning against social media harms

The Independent UK

Ofcom accused of prioritising interests of tech firms over child safety online

Watchdog’s new codes of practice are not strong enough, says children’s commissioner for England

The Guardian - UK

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What are the Ofcom measures to protect children online – and will they work?

Communications regulator has brought in more than 40 new rules for tech firms designed to keep under-18s safe

The Guardian - UK

Government would not support social media ban for under-16s, minister says

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

Evening Standard

Q&A: What do Ofcom’s new child online safety rules mean for social media?

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

Evening Standard

New online safety rules will force tech firms to change, Ofcom insists

The regulator has set out how websites and apps must protect children from harmful content.

Evening Standard

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Ofcom announces new rules for tech firms to keep children safe online

Companies will be legally required to block children’s access to harmful content under UK’s Online Safety Act or face large fines

The Guardian - UK

Ofcom sets out new rules to force tech firms to protect children online

The regulator has published its final version of the Children’s Codes of practice, which firms have until July to come into line with.

Evening Standard

Social media curfews could be imposed on children, says Technology Secretary

Peter Kyle said he was watching TikTok’s planned 10pm curfew for users under 16 ‘very carefully’.

Evening Standard

Social media curfews for children could become law, Labour minister says

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

The Independent UK

Police watchdog to complain to Ofcom over Chris Kaba Panorama episode

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

Evening Standard

Ofcom closes technical loophole used by criminals to intercept mobile calls and texts

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

The Guardian - UK

Ofcom cracks down on mobile network loophole used to intercept text messages

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

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When we saw how damaging social media was for our pupils, we banned smartphones in school. This is what happened

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

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Uncovering deepfakes: Ethics, experts, and ITV’s Georgia Harrison: Porn, Power, Profit

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

The Independent UK

Little Britain was ‘cancelled’ in 2020 – so why does Gen Z adore it?

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

The Guardian - UK

The death of customer service: why has it become so, so bad?

More than 75% of Britons say they are frustrated with poor service, and chatbot ‘helpers’ aren’t helping. Our consumer champion considers the problem – and how you can complain much more effectively

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The Guardian - UK

In Trumpland, ‘defending free speech’ means one thing: submission to the president

By claiming that any regulation is censorship, the White House is bullying Britain to abandon online safety laws and digital taxes, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Independent UK

Katherine Ryan admits major regret after falling foul of Ofcom investigation

Ofcom stepped in after Ryan promoted the meal kit on the Channel 4 show

Evening Standard

Katherine Ryan's 'remorse' over promoting recipe boxes on Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch staff were given ‘further training’, after Ryan promoted the meal kit company on the Channel 4 cooking chat show

The Independent UK

France to introduce strict age verification on porn sites

The Independent UK

ITV News star Rageh Omaar returns to screens after live health scare

The concerning broadcast led to Ofcom complaints from worried viewers

The Guardian - UK

Royal Mail asks Ofcom to let it offer tracking for every parcel sent in UK

Company wants regulator to remove rule preventing it from offering tracking on standard services

The Guardian - UK

Online suicide forum investigated under new UK digital safety laws

Ofcom’s first investigation to look into whether site took adequate measures to shield users from illegal content

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