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Latest UK Update on Social Media Ban for Under‑16s

MPs reject an outright ban (10 March 2026)

On 10 March 2026, MPs voted against a proposed amendment that would have banned social media for under‑16s.

• The vote was 307 to 173 against including the ban in the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill.

• Concerns included pushing teens into “unregulated corners of the internet” (as raised by the NSPCC).

However, the possibility is not dead — the government has reserved powers for future restrictions.

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From fading seaside towns and worn streets to intimate moments of everyday beauty, these works are rooted in nostalgia—capturing places and feelings on the brink of disappearance. Powell’s images and words do not shy away from decay or loss, but instead embrace them, revealing the poetry found in weathered walls, empty spaces, and echoes of the past: http://amzn.to/4aeddOK

Me and my friends

From Anthony marked and Amanda

I’m starting at a basic level only.

It is very plausible that the Online Safety Act may have unintended negative impacts on disabled and older people, primarily due to digital exclusion, accessibility barriers, and service changes driven by compliance costs. Evidence from disability and ageing charities strongly suggests these groups are already disproportionately affected by the UK’s digital‑first shift.