The UK government, led by Liz Kendall, communicated its policy direction on regulating social media harms.
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Updated Aug 26
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What happened
The UK government, led by Liz Kendall, communicated its policy direction on regulating social media harms.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.UK government policy on social media restrictions informed by pilot findings.1 source
- The British Board of Film Classification wrote to the government regarding content standards and calls for action on social media.Sub-event
- The UK government is considering Australia-style age bans for social media, while Liz Kendall implements the urgent policy response and Starmer faces pressure.Sub-event
- The UK government is considering bans, curfews, and app time limits, while senior doctors urge lawmakers to address social media harm.Sub-event
Starmer appointed Liz Kendall to review social media bans as the UK considers international precedents.1 source
Government outlines policy direction to regulate social media harms.1 source
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The entities involved
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government
system or group of people governing an organized community, often a state
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Liz Kendall
British politician (born 1971)
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- A government accepts responsibility for social media firms, while an individual calls on it to expedite training.
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Newest first; wire copies grouped- aol.co.uk
- bournemouthecho.co.uk
- indiatimes.com
- lbc.co.uk
- lbc.co.uk
- newburytoday.co.uk
- rozanaspokesman.com
- labourlist.org
- samaa.tv