children's online safety
Coverage of children's online safety in the Nexus archive.
- UK parents support an under-16 social media ban – but what do their children think?
Nine in 10 UK parents support a social media ban for under-16s, but children aged 12-16 have mixed views. A government consultation is considering an under-16 age limit for high-risk platforms and restrictions on features like livestreaming.
- 'Childhood has got worse': Major UK survey reveals devastating toll of social media on family life with parents describing addiction, conflict and regret as government consultation on children's online safety closes
A major UK survey highlights the negative impact of social media on family life, with parents reporting addiction, conflict, and regret. The findings coincide with the closure of a government consultation on children's online safety.
- Starmer's mixed messages on social media as he tells tech bosses that risks children face 'can't go on' - just a day after ordering MPs to vote down limits
UK Labour leader Keir Starmer criticized social media risks to children during a meeting with tech executives but previously instructed MPs to reject legislative limits on such platforms, highlighting inconsistent messaging. His actions reflect a political dilemma between addressing child safety concerns and resisting regulatory measures.