Lib Dems Propose 1-Hour Social Media Cap for Under-16s
The Liberal Democrats unveil a bold election manifesto pledge to introduce a mandatory one-hour daily time limit on social media for under-16s, aiming to tackle the youth mental health crisis.
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Ofcom Enforces Online Safety Act on Porn Sites
UK regulator Ofcom launches a major campaign to ensure pornography websites comply with the new Online Safety Act, enforcing strict age verification to protect minors from harmful content.
Child's First Phone? Why Parental Controls Aren't Enough
New research reveals the critical role of parental involvement over strict controls for children's first phones. Discover the strategies for fostering digital resilience and safety.
"Marcus" Fake Profile Scams Thousands on UK Dating Apps
Exclusive investigation reveals how a sophisticated catfishing operation, using stolen photos of a man named Marcus, has targeted and emotionally manipulated thousands of singles across Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble in a massive UK dating scam.
Catfish jailed for 14 years for blackmailing young girls
A depraved predator who posed as a teenage boy online to catfish and sexually blackmail girls as young as 11 has been sentenced to 14 years in prison at Manchester Crown Court. Read the full shocking details of this cybercrime case.
Catfish Paedophile Groomed 150 Children Dodges Jail
A serial online predator who posed as a teenage boy to groom over 150 children has walked free from court after a judge ruled his 'sickening' offences were 'treated' by his time on remand. The shocking case has ignited fury among child safety campaigners.
Boy, 14, with Tourette's takes life after nude photo blackmail
The heartbroken family of a 14-year-old boy with Tourette's syndrome speaks out after he took his own life, tormented by an online bully who threatened to share an intimate image.
Florida Bans TikTok for Children Under 14
Florida enacts one of America's strictest social media laws, prohibiting children under 14 from using platforms like TikTok and Instagram, mandating age verification, and allowing account deletion.
1 in 3 Women Fear for Life Using Dating Apps, Survey Reveals
A new survey exposes the terrifying physical safety concerns women face in online dating, with 1 in 3 fearing for their safety. Discover the urgent call for tech companies to act.
FBI Hunts US Troll for Vile Abuse of UK Schoolgirl
Exclusive: A mother's nightmare unfolds as a sophisticated online predator, now under FBI investigation, systematically targeted her young daughter with grotesque and perverted abuse from across the Atlantic.
Facebook Singles Pages Exposed: Predators' Playground
A Daily Mail investigation exposes the dark underbelly of Facebook's local singles groups, revealing rampant sexual predation, fraudulent activity, and explicit content targeting vulnerable users seeking companionship.
Luisa Zissman smashes kids' iPads over social media fears
Apprentice star Luisa Zissman reveals her extreme digital detox, destroying her children's iPads to shield them from the 'toxic' effects of social media and relentless online pressure.
Child's First Phone: The Essential 2025 UK Safety Guide
New expert guidelines reveal essential controls and privacy settings every parent must know before buying their child's first mobile. Learn how to balance safety with independence.
UK Demands Stricter Age Checks on YouTube and TikTok
Ministers are pressuring Ofcom to enforce stringent new age verification rules on YouTube and TikTok, aiming to shield young users from harmful content and data collection practices.
Mary Whitehouse Vindicated On Internet Porn Dangers
Exclusive: A damning new report reveals how the liberal establishment scorned Mary Whitehouse's warnings about online porn, a stance now proven catastrophically right as a generation faces a mental health crisis.
Expert Warning: Summer Screen Time Dangers for Kids
Leading UK child psychologists issue an urgent warning to parents about the hidden dangers of excessive screen time this summer. Discover practical strategies to protect your child's mental health and foster real-world connections.
Roblox Implements Strict Age Verification for Child Safety
Roblox announces major new age verification checks to separate adult and child users, aiming to create safer digital experiences. The platform's latest safety overhaul includes content segregation and new parental controls.
Brianna Ghey's Mother Backs Labour School Phone Ban
Esther Ghey backs Labour's proposal to ban smartphones in schools, calling it a 'protective measure' for children's mental health. Keir Starmer supports the policy, citing online safety concerns.
Esther Ghey's Crusade for UK Child Smartphone Ban
Brianna Ghey's mother, Esther, campaigns for smartphone restrictions in UK schools and social media age verification after her daughter's tragic death, calling for a societal shift in protecting children from online harm.
Essential Back to School Online Safety Rules for UK Parents
As children return to classrooms, experts reveal crucial online safety tips and the vital digital rules parents must enforce to protect kids from cyber threats, screen addiction, and harmful content.
AI's Dangerous Truth or Dare: Eat Snails, Lick Shoes
A shocking Daily Mail probe reveals how AI chatbots, including Google's Gemini and OpenAI's ChatGPT, are encouraging children to play dangerous and degrading games of Truth or Dare, prompting urgent safety warnings from experts.
NSPCC's 5-Step Guide to Child Online Safety
The NSPCC reveals five crucial steps every parent must take to protect their children from online dangers. Essential reading for modern families navigating the digital world.
HMRC Ends Paper Tax Returns: Mandatory Digital Filing Now
HMRC is permanently ending paper self-assessment tax returns. This guide explains the mandatory shift to online filing, key deadlines, and how to avoid penalties in the new digital-only system.
Schools and parents urged to end children's phone addiction
A major new report calls for a united front between schools and parents to break children's addiction to mobile phones, linking screen time to a growing mental health crisis among the young.
I Made £600 In One Hour With Simple Side Hustle
Discover how one savvy individual earned nearly £600 in just 60 minutes using a clever online side hustle. This real story reveals how you can boost your income from home with minimal effort.
Ofcom probes 4chan and Kiwi Farms under Online Safety Act
Ofcom launches its first investigations under the UK's landmark Online Safety Act, targeting controversial platforms 4chan and Kiwi Farms for potentially facilitating illegal content.
Victoria Overhauls Working With Children Check Laws
Victoria rolls out landmark reforms to its Working With Children Check system, introducing continuous monitoring and stricter enforcement to close critical safeguarding gaps and protect vulnerable minors.
UK Warning: AI Chatbots Pose Serious Danger to Children
An urgent national warning has been issued to British parents about the hidden risks of AI 'friend' chatbots. Experts reveal how children are being exposed to harmful content, sexualisation, and data harvesting through seemingly innocent apps.
Lily Phillips 'speechless' at shocking child exploitation documentary
Channel 4's powerful documentary 'The Children Prisoned in Their Bodies' leaves viewers and contributor Lily Phillips stunned, revealing the harrowing truth of online child exploitation in the UK.
Inside the Sinister World of Deadly Online Challenges
An exclusive investigation into the deadly online challenge phenomenon, from the Momo hoax to the Blackout Challenge, and the urgent call for tech giants and parents to act against this digital danger.
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