As Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s begins on 10 December, five teenagers share their mixed feelings on the 'delay' policy, its impact on connection, and what they believe the government should do instead.
New international research suggests school anti-bullying programmes that push peer intervention may be less effective. Experts advise a whole-school approach instead. Read the findings.
Shocking analysis shows hundreds of thousands of children aged 3-5 are on social media. Experts warn of adult-targeted algorithms and call for urgent action to protect young minds.
Recent international research challenges the effectiveness of encouraging students to be 'upstanders' against bullying, suggesting it may be counterproductive. Discover the evidence and what schools should do instead.
New research reveals excessive social media use is often a habit, not an addiction. Discover the real impact on mental health and why so many feel hooked. Read the full story.
New research finds excessive social media use is often a conditioned habit rather than a true addiction. Discover how this changes responsibility and what it means for UK teens.
BBC Radio 2's Sara Cox reveals how horrific school bullying inspired her 135-mile run for Children in Need, raising over £5 million to help vulnerable children.
Eni Aluko speaks of her pride after Joey Barton is convicted for grossly offensive social media posts. Read her powerful statement on standing up to online bullying.
Shocking footage shows schoolgirl brutally punched and kicked by group of attackers while walking home from school in disturbing incident that's sparked police investigation.
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.
Alec Baldwin's wife Hilaria reveals the devastating impact of social media bullying that sabotaged her opportunity to join the hit show Dancing With The Stars, opening up about the emotional toll of relentless online harassment.
Australia implements unprecedented social media ban targeting Reddit and Kick, sparking global debate about online regulation and digital freedoms.
A Massachusetts mother receives substantial settlement after her daughter endured relentless bullying at school, with officials accused of turning a blind eye to the abuse.
EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy makes explosive new allegations about being bullied alongside Paloma Faith at school, reigniting their public disagreement over past treatment and fame jealousy.
Australia announces landmark legislation banning under-16s from social media platforms including Reddit, joining global efforts to protect children's mental health and online safety.
An Australian influencer family has relocated to the UK to circumvent Australia's proposed social media ban for children under 16, sparking debate about digital parenting and regulation.
Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney hits back at body-shaming trolls in powerful social media statement, exposing the dark side of online beauty standards and celebrity culture.
The BBC faces mounting pressure as another presenter is abruptly removed from broadcasting duties after a cheeky studio message appeared during a live show, deepening the corporation's ongoing bullying scandal.
Former X Factor winner Joe McElderry confronts cruel online bullies after receiving negative comments about his physique in recent social media post
The Australian government is debating a controversial proposal to ban social media access for children under 16, sparking intense debate about online safety versus digital rights.
Exclusive: British parents reveal how social media's unrealistic beauty standards and dangerous content are creating a mental health crisis among children, with urgent calls for government intervention.
Hailey Bieber addresses the relentless online bullying and Selena Gomez rift rumours in a heartfelt statement, revealing the emotional toll of public scrutiny.
Republican governors launch legal battles against Democratic counterparts in New Mexico and Vermont over aggressive social media restrictions targeting platforms like Snapchat, raising critical questions about digital freedoms and child protection.
Millions of Instagram users worldwide experienced service disruption as the platform suffered a major outage, leaving users unable to refresh feeds or post content.
Olympic diving champion Tom Daly opens up about his young son's painful experience with school bullying and calls for greater LGBTQ+ acceptance in schools.
Exclusive investigation reveals Instagram's covert system for limiting content visibility without notifications, raising serious questions about digital transparency and user rights.
Exclusive: Loose Women panellist Carol McGiffin addresses the ongoing BBC bullying investigation involving co-star Kaye Adams, revealing her thoughts on workplace culture and media scrutiny.
France's First Lady Brigitte Macron confronts cyberbullies in groundbreaking Paris trial as she fights back against years of vicious online harassment and conspiracy theories targeting her family.
Expert reveals the subtle behavioural changes that could indicate your child is facing school bullying - and what action parents should take immediately.
Instagram users worldwide experienced widespread disruption as the social media platform suffered a major outage, leaving millions unable to access their feeds, stories, and direct messages.