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Parents should not be only ones to ensure children stay safe online – watchdog

Dame Rachel de Souza has called for tech companies to create platforms that are safer by design.

Evening Standard · Mar 27

Starmer vows to ‘fight’ social media firms to protect children from addiction

Prime minister says government needs to show it is on families’ side as new screen-time guidance launched

The Guardian - UK · Mar 27

Keir Starmer promises to ‘fight’ social media firms over addictive content

The Government has issued guidance that advises parents to limit screen time for two to five-year-olds to an hour a day, and less if possible.

Evening Standard · Mar 27

Low uptake of Covid vaccine among five to 11-year-olds in England

In the six weeks since the vaccine was rolled out to younger children, only seven percent have been jabbed

Wales Online · May 14, 2022

Only 7% of 5-11s in England have had Covid jab as parents hesitate

Six weeks after start of vaccine rollout, fraction of young children have had first dose as parents question usefulness

The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2022

UK approach to Covid favoured elderly and harmed the young, says leading paediatric expert

‘I don’t think during this pandemic we have necessarily got the balance right,’ says Professor Russell Viner

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2022