Ellen Roome fought back tears on BBC Breakfast after receiving an MBE for her work on children's online safety, following the death of her 14-year-old son. She campaigns for 'Jools' Law' to give bereaved parents access to social media data.
Merseyside Police officer John Rigby pleads guilty to paying a vulnerable 16-17 year old boy for sex and accessing unauthorised data. Sentencing set for December 19. Read the full details.
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.
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.
OpenAI reveals ChatGPT user data compromised in third-party security breach. Names, emails, and location data exposed. No chat content or passwords affected. Stay informed about your data security.
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.
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.
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.
Dozens of civil liberties groups and legal experts call for parliamentary inquiry into the ICO, citing a 'collapse in enforcement activity' following the serious Afghan data breach scandal.
From 10 December 2025, Australians under 16 will be blocked from Snapchat. 440,000 users must verify their age or face locked accounts. Discover the verification process.
Australia's eSafety Commissioner adds Twitch to its teen social media ban but excludes Pinterest. Find out which platforms are affected and the hefty fines for non-compliance.
The beloved app Vine is making a comeback as diVine with a strict ban on AI-generated content, championing real, human-made videos. Discover how this revival plans to reshape social media.
Detective Inspector Emma Gardner faces trial accused of illegally accessing police records 47 times about a nightclub bouncer friend. Follow the unfolding court case details.
New analysis reveals a 10% drop in daily social media use since 2022. Are you cutting back? Share your experience with the Guardian.
Australian policymakers are pushing to include popular gaming platform Roblox in proposed social media restrictions for under-16s, sparking debate about online safety versus digital freedom.
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.
Australia implements unprecedented social media ban targeting Reddit and Kick, sparking global debate about online regulation and digital freedoms.
The US Department of Defense has sparked debate by awarding official press credentials to Fox News commentator Pete Hegseth, known for his hardline conservative views and previous calls to 'purge' government officials.
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.
Exclusive analysis reveals alarming gaps in England's public health data collection, hampering pandemic response and future planning as key metrics go unrecorded.
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.
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.
Discover Hobbister, the astonishingly remote Scottish village where residents battle tidal schedules and weather just to reach civilisation. This hidden community lives in near-total isolation with a lifestyle unchanged for generations.
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.
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.
Exclusive: Anadolu Agency could be barred from Parliament after MPs raise alarm about state-sponsored misinformation campaigns targeting UK politics.
Exclusive investigation reveals Instagram's covert system for limiting content visibility without notifications, raising serious questions about digital transparency and user rights.
Shocking footage shows London bus driver refusing to deploy access ramp for wheelchair user and mothers with prams in Westminster confrontation that halted traffic.