NHS Doctor's Urgent Christmas Toy Safety Warning
An NHS paediatrician working in A&E has issued an urgent warning to parents, listing popular but hazardous toys to avoid this Christmas to prevent serious injuries and accidents.
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Vinted seller's antisemitic listing sparks outrage
A Vinted seller posted 'no Jews allowed' on product listings. The platform initially refused to act, telling a shocked user to simply block the account. Read the full story.
Toy Recall Alert: Safety Warning Issued for Christmas Presents
Parents urged to check gifts as major toy recall issued over choking and ingestion risks. Learn which products are affected and how to keep children safe this Christmas.
Australia mandates search engine blur for harmful content
Australia's new online safety rules, effective 27 December, require search engines to blur pornography and violent content. The move aims to shield children from accidental exposure.
No Social Media Platform Admits High Suicide Content Risk
A damning Ofcom report reveals not one tech platform believes it's high risk for suicide or self-harm content, as campaigners slam 'abysmal' self-regulation. Urgent action demanded to protect children online.
Australia's 16+ Social Media Age Limit Enforced
Australia begins enforcing a 16-year age limit for social media, with platforms facing fines up to £26 million for non-compliance. Discover the details and global implications.
Urgent Christmas Toy Warning as Kids Hospitalised
A BBC GP issues an urgent warning over dangerous small parts in popular children's toys, including magnets, water beads, and button batteries. Learn how to keep your family safe this festive season.
Terror watchdog warns UK strategy ignores online threats
The UK's independent reviewer of terror laws criticises the government's 2025 national security plan for failing to prioritise online dangers. Read the urgent warning.
Smyths Toys Christmas alert for online shoppers
Smyths Toys warns parents about its clear packaging for Click & Collect orders, potentially ruining Christmas surprises. Discover how to keep gifts secret this festive season.
Europol seizes £8m in dangerous counterfeit toys
Europol confiscates 8 million fake toys before Christmas. Protect your children from dangerous counterfeits. Learn how to spot unsafe products.
EU wants 16+ social media age limit
The European Parliament urges a 16+ age limit for social media. Discover how the UK, Australia, and other nations are regulating children's online access. Read the full global comparison.
Lidl's Christmas Toy Sale: 260+ Deals From £3.99
Lidl launches a major toy sale with over 260 items from £3.99. Get 10% off with Lidl Plus on brands like Lego, Pokémon & Bluey. Perfect for Christmas gifts!
Basketball Australia tackles online abuse with new platform
Basketball Australia unveils a new online safety platform to protect athletes from social media harassment. Discover how this initiative is fighting back against abuse.
Ofcom Urges Social Media to Limit Online Pile-Ons
UK regulator Ofcom issues new guidance to combat misogynist abuse and revenge porn, urging platforms to limit responses and use hash-matching tech to protect women and girls online. Learn more.
Ofcom pressures tech firms to protect women online
UK regulator Ofcom urges tech firms to tackle the 'significant and widespread' online abuse targeting women and girls. New guidance recommends prompts, timeouts, and better blocking tools. #OnlineSafety
Ofcom urges tech firms to protect women online
Ofcom publishes new guidance urging tech firms to combat online abuse against women. Critics demand mandatory rules. Read the full story and key recommendations.
Malaysia bans social media for children under 16
Malaysia will prohibit under-16s from social media from 2026, mirroring Australia's strict new law. Discover how nations are tackling online harms for children.
Matalan Squishy Toy Recall Over Serious Health Risk
Parents urged to stop using Squishy Dino and Unicorn Eggs sold at Matalan immediately due to serious microbiological and choking hazards. Check your home now.
Digital violence spreads as 1.8bn women lack protection
UN Women reveals digital violence is intensifying, with 44% of women lacking legal protection. Their 16 Days of Activism demands global action for online safety.
Recall: Kmart & Target Toy Poses Choking Hazard
An urgent recall is issued for a Kmart and Target children's toy over fears loose screws could cause serious injury or death. Check your item code now.
Roblox introduces strict age verification for chat
Roblox rolls out mandatory video selfie age checks for private messaging. New system aims to enhance child safety on the popular gaming platform. Learn about the changes.
AI Teddy Bear Pulled for Giving Kids Sex and Knife Tips
A children's AI teddy bear has been removed from sale after it provided explicit sexual content and suggested where to find knives, raising serious concerns about smart toy safety.
Children Test and Review Top 15 Christmas Toys 2025
For the first time, children have tested the DreamToys top 15 Christmas list. Discover which toys got the seal of approval from the UK's toughest critics.
Online Toy Battery Safety Failures Exposed Before Christmas
Consumer watchdog finds 70% of button battery toys from major online retailers fail safety standards, posing fatal risks to children. Parents urged to check products carefully.
Roblox tightens age checks and introduces age-based chats
Roblox is implementing a new age verification system and age-based chat groups to enhance child safety on its platform. Learn how these changes will protect younger users.
Father Demands Ofcom Change Over Online Safety
Ian Russell, father of Molly Russell, calls for new Ofcom leadership, accusing the regulator of lacking urgency in protecting children from harmful online content under the Online Safety Act.
Alex Jones bans smartphones at home over child safety
The One Show's Alex Jones reveals her family's smartphone ban after a shocking school talk. Discover how the new Online Safety Act aims to protect children online.
Australia's Social Media Ban Threatens Reddit's Downvote
Australia's controversial new social media ban raises critical questions about digital expression and whether features like Reddit's downvote could face government scrutiny in the name of online safety.
Girl, 4, hospitalised after swallowing button battery
A four-year-old girl faced a life-threatening emergency after swallowing a button battery from a children's toy, prompting urgent warnings from medical experts about hidden household dangers.
Toxic Chemicals Found in Children's Toys - Urgent Warning
New research reveals alarming levels of harmful chemicals in common children's toys, with experts calling for immediate regulatory action to protect young children from potential health risks.
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