EU wants 16+ social media age limit
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.
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Ofcom pressures tech firms to protect women online
UK regulator Ofcom urges tech firms to tackle the 'significant and widespread' online abuse targeting women and girls. New guidance recommends prompts, timeouts, and better blocking tools. #OnlineSafety
Black Friday Scams: How to Protect Your Money
Financial expert Vicky Parry warns of Black Friday scams targeting UK shoppers. Learn how to spot fake deals, avoid overspending, and protect your bank account.
AI 'Nudification' Site Fined £50,000 by Ofcom
Ofcom fines an AI deepfake service £50,000 for failing age checks, part of a wider crackdown on online child safety. Discover the details of the investigation.
AI nudification site hit with £50k Ofcom fine
Ofcom fines Undress.cc £50,000 for failing age verification checks. Regulator launches probes into 20 more porn sites. Read the latest on Online Safety Act enforcement.
Roblox introduces strict age verification for chat
Roblox rolls out mandatory video selfie age checks for private messaging. New system aims to enhance child safety on the popular gaming platform. Learn about the changes.
Online Toy Battery Safety Failures Exposed Before Christmas
Consumer watchdog finds 70% of button battery toys from major online retailers fail safety standards, posing fatal risks to children. Parents urged to check products carefully.
Roblox tightens age checks and introduces age-based chats
Roblox is implementing a new age verification system and age-based chat groups to enhance child safety on its platform. Learn how these changes will protect younger users.
Lloyds customers claim £2m in chargebacks this year
Lloyds Bank warns shoppers to be vigilant for online scams ahead of Black Friday, as customers reclaim £2 million via chargebacks. Follow our essential safety tips.
Lloyds customers reclaim £2m in chargebacks
Lloyds Banking Group has refunded £2 million to customers via chargebacks in 2024. With Black Friday approaching, learn how to protect yourself from online shopping scams.
Alex Jones bans smartphones at home over child safety
The One Show's Alex Jones reveals her family's smartphone ban after a shocking school talk. Discover how the new Online Safety Act aims to protect children online.
Child sex doll seized at UK border in shocking discovery
UK Border Force makes alarming discovery of lifelike child sex doll imported from Hong Kong, sparking major police investigation into potential child exploitation offences.
Australia considers including Roblox in under-16 social media ban
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.
Roblox Child Safety Crisis: Parents Urged to Act
New investigation reveals how children are being exploited through Roblox's virtual currency system, with urgent calls for stronger parental controls and regulatory action.
Police Scrutinised Over Grooming Gang Failures
UK police forces are under pressure to improve responses to child grooming gangs as a landmark report reveals inconsistent recording practices and BeaconPort launches new intelligence system.
Shein faces outrage over children's sex dolls on platform
Fast fashion giant Shein faces mounting criticism after children's sex dolls were discovered for sale on its platform, prompting urgent calls for regulatory action and better protection measures.
Shein investigated in France over childlike sex dolls
French authorities launch probe into fast-fashion giant Shein regarding controversial adult sex dolls with childlike features found on their platform, raising serious child protection concerns.
Shein bans childlike sex dolls in France after investigation
Fast fashion giant Shein removes disturbing childlike adult dolls from French marketplace after government investigation into child protection violations.
Shein bans sex dolls after French child protection probe
Fast fashion giant Shein removes controversial child-resembling sex dolls from sale following French authorities' child protection investigation, sparking debate about online retail ethics.
Queen's ex-chaplain jailed in paedophile sting
Exclusive: Reverend Mark Hayter, who served as chaplain to the late Queen, has been sentenced to prison after being caught in an online child protection operation when he sent explicit messages to someone he believed was a 14-year-old boy.
Havant paedophile jailed after police sting operation
Lee Comley, 39, from Havant, has been sentenced to two years imprisonment after being caught in a police sting operation when he travelled to meet who he believed was a 14-year-old girl.
Australia launches public child sex offender registry
In a groundbreaking move for child safety, Australia announces a national public registry for convicted child sex offenders, empowering parents with crucial information to protect their children.
Ofcom demands tech firms protect children online or face huge fines
UK regulator Ofcom unveils strict new online safety rules requiring social media platforms and search engines to implement robust age verification and content moderation systems to shield children from harmful material.
Momo Challenge Hoax Sweeps UK Schools
Parents and schools across Britain are on high alert as the disturbing 'Momo Challenge' hoax resurfaces, causing widespread anxiety among children and prompting urgent safeguarding warnings.
Texas mother arrested for abandoning 6-year-old son
Shocking child neglect case in Texas as a mother faces charges after allegedly leaving her young son completely alone for several days without supervision or provisions.
The Disposable Generation: Failing Our Girls
Sarah Vine delivers a powerful critique of how society's moral decay and technological advancements have created perfect hunting grounds for sexual predators targeting vulnerable young girls.
Soldier jailed 27 years for sextortion scam targeting 100 victims
A serving British Army soldier has been sentenced to 27 years in prison for masterminding a sophisticated sextortion scheme that preyed on nearly 100 victims worldwide, using fake female profiles to blackmail and manipulate.
First UK jailing for online grooming encouraging self-harm
Karl Davies becomes first person in Britain convicted under new online safety laws for grooming a child and encouraging self-harm in disturbing social media case.
Family Safe Words: Essential Protection Against Online Predators
UK parents are being urged to establish family safe words as chilling new data reveals predators are using gaming platforms to groom children. Learn how this simple strategy creates a crucial safety net.
Meta forced to let parents block AI bots from contacting kids
New UK regulations will require Meta to provide parental controls blocking AI chatbots from interacting with children on Facebook and Instagram, marking a major victory for child safety campaigners.
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