Social media regulation debate3 days agoSocial media ban 'won't keep children safe', commissioner warnsScotland's children's commissioner has warned a social media ban could drive children to less regulated or riskier parts of the internet.3 days ago5 days agoMeta repeatedly snubs EU body over Facebook and Instagram user bansThe BBC has been contacted by hundreds of users who claimed they had been wrongly banned from the sites.5 days ago6 days agoPM's vow on social media a 'watershed moment'Stuart Stephens, whose son was killed following a social media dispute, met Sir Keir Starmer on Tuesday.6 days ago6 days agoStarmer vows to act on social media after meeting bereaved parentsSome parents believe whether the government will take strong enough action remains to be seen.6 days ago23 May 2026Don't ban social media but make it better, say studentsSixth form students views are part of the government consultation.23 May 202622 May 2026What do young people think of a social media ban?UK online safety minister Kanishka Narayan says any ban on social media for under-16s agreed at Westminster will apply in NI.22 May 202621 May 2026UK police bosses say unsafe social media platforms should be blocked for under-16sThe NCA and NPCC say children should be blocked from accessing sites which do not stop them seeing nudes or being contacted by strangers.21 May 202621 May 2026'Quitting social media was really refreshing'Pupils who gave up social media ahead of a possible ban for under-16s find the trial 'amazing'.21 May 202616 May 2026These students are limited to just one hour on social media a dayThe teenagers downloaded a special app, which sets a social media time limit and night time curfew.16 May 2026...
