One of the UK's largest teaching unions urges the government to impose a statutory ban on social media for under-16s, citing a surge in poor behaviour and mental health harms linked to online platforms.
The NASUWT teaching union urges a UK-wide social media ban for under-16s, citing a behaviour crisis and mental health harm. New poll shows 64% public support.
The NASUWT teaching union urges a statutory ban on social media for under-16s to improve learning and mental health, citing alarming survey data on pupil behaviour. Read the full story.
A woman was handcuffed and issued a £100 fine after feeding pigeons in a London park, in an incident police say was due to her refusing to give details. Read the full story.
An Australian etiquette consultant defines 'bogan' as a manners issue, not a class one, and highlights summer faux pas from swearing to hooning. Discover how to avoid them.
A leading etiquette consultant defines 'bogan' behaviour, from foul language and hooning to poor dress sense at BBQs. Discover how to avoid social faux pas this season.
A gang of children as young as 10 is terrorising Eltham High Street, launching fireworks and throwing live pigeons into shops. Business owners fear for their livelihoods as anti-social behaviour spirals. Read the full report.
President Macron's government will propose a law to ban social media for under-15s and mobile phones in high schools from 2026, following Australia's lead. Read the full details.
Declassified 2004 letter reveals Sinn Fein's Gerry Adams warned anti-social behaviour orders would lead to one community policing another in Northern Ireland. Read the full analysis.
Manners expert William Hanson reveals the five major shifts in British etiquette for 2025, driven by AI, messaging, and public behaviour. Discover the new rules for politeness.
A sober writer details the excruciating nine-stage descent of a night out, from 'sculling drinks' to 'dead alligator slumber', and why she now finds drunk company unbearable. Read her candid take on alcohol's social impact.
A UK health visitor shares her simple method using consequences, not punishment, to curb hitting, biting and running away in toddlers. Learn the key phrase.
Essex Police have issued a 48-hour dispersal order for Lakeside Shopping Centre in Thurrock to combat anti-social behaviour. The order runs from Saturday morning until early Sunday.
A Scottish couple endure 18 months of harassment from a neighbour with over 140 criminal convictions, leaving them too scared to leave their home. Read their story and the fight for eviction.
Birmingham's famed Frankfurt Christmas Market faces a crisis of reputation. Once a festive highlight, visitors now report overcrowding, anti-social behaviour, and soaring prices. Discover why locals are staying away.
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.
Ofsted's chief inspector warns social media harms behaviour and learning. He calls for schools to be sanctuaries from phones as absence rates soar. Read the full report.
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.
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.
Discover how wild turkeys transform forests into complex social arenas during spring breeding season, where snood length determines mating success and brothers form cooperative teams.
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.
A study reveals that the presence of Batman on the Milan Metro made commuters 66% more likely to offer their seat. Discover how the 'Batman effect' disrupts autopilot behaviour.
Ministers ban private firms from keeping 50-100% of litter fines in England. New statutory guidance aims to end 'for-profit' enforcement injustice. Read the latest.
Democrat Senator Elissa Slotkin assigned Capitol Police protection following Donald Trump's 'seditious behaviour, punishable by death' post. Read the full story.
Donald Trump faces backlash after calling for Democratic lawmakers to be arrested for 'seditious behaviour, punishable by death' on Truth Social. Read the latest US political developments.
Shocking footage captures a violent brawl between a security guard and a cyclist at Manchester's Piccadilly Gardens Christmas markets. The incident, involving pepper spray and arrests, highlights the area's ongoing crime issues. Read the full report.
Discover Naomi Alderman's 12 practical strategies for surviving the modern information overload crisis, from fact-checking to avoiding pointless online arguments.
Guardian readers debate the erosion of friendly pavement encounters in London's West End, fearing a dystopian future of grim conformism. Share your views on UK social etiquette.
Groundbreaking research from the National Centre for Social Research shows Britain remains united on core values despite political turmoil, with surprising consensus emerging across traditional divides.
NFL veteran Graham Gano reveals the shocking extent of online abuse he received from so-called 'fans' after missing crucial field goal against Dallas Cowboys, speaking out about the personal toll of social media toxicity in professional sports.