The Government plans to introduce legislation requiring technology companies to prevent children from taking, sharing or viewing nude images on smartphones and apps. Digital secretary Lisa Nandy said Apple, Google and app developers…

A week after a landmark trial began in California (see), in a surprise move Meta has agreed to sweeping changes to Facebook and Instagram and payments of up to $17 billion to settle…

A major US trial against Meta has begun, with 29 states alleging that the company deliberately designed Facebook and Instagram to be addictive and targeted children. The case follows earlier legal setbacks, including…

Popular British YouTuber Joe Weller has publicly shared his conversion to Christianity with his millions of followers, describing it as the most significant event of his life. Weller, who built a large online…

Keir Starmer has announced a major overhaul of online safety rules, including a ban on social media access for under-16s from spring 2027. Platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, YouTube, and X…

A Norwegian teenager is on trial in London accused of travelling to the UK to carry out a contract killing on behalf of the Foxtrot criminal network, a Swedish organised crime group alleged…

A new report suggests UK adults spend an average of four hours a day on their smartphones, with more than a third of that time spent scrolling without any clear purpose. The study,…

The European Commission is considering introducing an EU-wide social media ban for minors, possibly as early as this summer. Ursula von der Leyen said growing concern about the harmful effects of online platforms…

Grammy-winning British singer Raye has shared how stepping away from social media and turning to Scripture has brought renewed peace and perspective to her life. The south London artist, known for her deeply…

Keir Starmer has summoned major technology companies to Downing Street amid mounting pressure from bereaved families calling for stronger action on online harms affecting children. Parents whose children died in incidents linked to…