Alleged police informants and drug dealers named online
Two lists of names were widely shared on social media platforms earlier this week, one naming alleged drug dealers in ...
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Children under 16 face social media BAN under new laws, but MPs slam ‘watered down’ bill
A ban on social media could be imposed on children younger than 16-years-old, as MPs discuss a bill aimed at improving ...
UK regulator sets March 31 deadline for social media firms to file illegal harms risk evaluation
The U.K.'s communication services' regulator Ofcom has set a March 31 deadline for online services providers to submit ...
UK asks social media firms to assess online risks by March 31
Britain's media regulator Ofcom on Monday set social media and other online platforms a March 31 deadline to submit a risk ...
Government accused of 'gutting' potential bill to ban children from social media
The government has been accused of "gutting" a potential landmark bill to stop children "doom scrolling" after its proposals ...
The 'relentless battle against smuggling gangs'
The battle against people smuggling gangs who are promoting Channel crossings online "is relentless", Paul Brisley from the ...
'I'm not tech-savvy - but within hours I could buy an illegal knife on social media'
Similarly, TikTok said the trade of dangerous weapons was prohibited and that in the third quarter of 2024, 96% of clips that ...
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Young people support stricter rules on social media
The majority of young people support the idea of placing stricter rules on social media, with more than 60% saying they believe it does more harm than good. A study from new think tank The New ...
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Social media’s humour has us laughing, but an expert reveals how the dopamine surge is harmful, leading to a crash of negative emotions.
How our bodies react when we use social media – and when we stop
New research shows withdrawal-like reactions when people are asked to stop using Instagram – but these may not reflect an ...