New Overnight Social Media Curfew Announced
Teenagers aged 16 and 17 across the UK will be subject to a new overnight social media curfew under government plans aimed at promoting healthier online habits. The proposed measures would see popular platforms, including Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, automatically restricting access between midnight and 6am for older teenagers. However, users would have the option […]
Government Announces Proposed Social Media Ban For Under-16s
The UK Government has announced plans to introduce new restrictions on children’s access to social media, including a proposed ban on under-16s using major social media platforms. Under the proposals, platforms such as TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and X would be required to prevent users under the age of 16 from accessing their services. […]
Should Under-16s Be Banned from Social Media?
The debate over whether children under 16 should be banned from social media has gained momentum following a recent vote in the House of Lords. Peers backed an amendment calling for age-based restrictions on social media platforms, citing growing concern about the impact of online content on children’s mental health, behaviour and wellbeing. Despite backing […]