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Almost 80% want under-16s BANNED from social media, as north west kids receive first phone younger than ever

14:22, 03 Mar 2026 Parents have grown increasingly conerned over the effects of smartphones on their children(Image: Getty Images) An overwhelming majority want under-16s banned from social media in the UK - but support dips in parts of the north and …

Parents must do more about social media ‘Red vs Blue school wars’, says London MP

Parents in London are being urged by a Government minister to speak to their children about threats of “school wars” spreading on social media. Miatta Fahnbulleh stressed “senseless acts of violence will not be tolerated”. Some as young as 11 are being …

How Trinket Trading became social media's favourite new offline trend - where to find your nearest box

Gen Z typically spend nine hours a day on their phones. It sounds high, but not particularly scary, until you realise that's approximately 136 days a year spent online. For some, that's a frightening enough concept to ditch screen time altogether, …

Rimmel London storms UK social media

L’Oréal Group brands have secured top positions across the UK beauty social media in Q4 2025, according to Kolsquare’s latest rankings. On Instagram, L’Oréal Paris, the group’s flagship mass-market brand, climbed four places to secure number one with £11. …

OPINION | Social media and visa reform key to boosting tourist arrivals to SA

Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn Tourism continues to be one of SA’s most significant economic sectors, contributing to job creation, about 9% of GDP, …

TikTok tourists: How social media has changed travel

Travel has been radically altered by the presence of social media, both in how it is advertised, perceived and carried out. Masses of travel based short-form content and the capacity for instant virality have shifted the way people all around the world …

Ritter Sport’s Amicelli brand expands, as the business signs social media deal

Premium chocolate brand Ritter Sport has reported encouraging growth results for its Amicelli wafer roll series, which targeted the seasonal gifting market, writes Neill Barston. The line, which was unveiled for Christmas 2025, gained major retail listings …

Government consults on social media ban for under-16s and potential overnight curfews

Ministers are seeking public views on whether to introduce minimum age limits, restrict AI chatbots and impose mandatory screen curfews, with new powers allowing rapid legislative action The UK government has launched a three-month consultation on whether …

Experts say social media age checks risk security and privacy

Hundreds of security and privacy experts have urged governments not to introduce age verification on social media until privacy and security concerns are fully addressed.  On Monday, 371 academics from 29 countries, including computing pioneer Ronald …

London prison escapee who mocked authorities with social media posts arrested in France

Parents must do more about social media ‘Red vs Blue school wars’, says London MP

Parents in London must do more about social media ‘Red vs Blue school wars’, says minister

Northern Ireland consumers urged not to ‘panic buy’ as oil prices rocket due to Middle East conflict

Northern Ireland consumers are being urged not to ‘panic buy’ home heating oil as costs soar amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. One Belfast supplier told The Irish News that oil “prices have increased three times in one day” and that his phone “ …

Girls, flee the internet! A punchy warning about social media

I doubt that many people would object to Freya India’s central thesis: this is a bad time to be a young woman. Generation Z are the first cohort to have been brought up on social media, and while boys are hardly unscathed by it (see endless articles about …

‘Where the magic really happens’: the influencers out to celebrate – and save – Britain’s ‘proper boozers’

The Calthorpe Arms on Gray’s Inn Road is a fairly atypical central London pub. With patterned red carpets, brass fittings, leather bar stools, a pool table and Christmas tinsel still hanging in early February, it feels very much a “local”, although on a …

UK considering sending warship to Cyprus; government to charter flight from Oman ‘in the coming days’– as it happened

UK considers sending Royal Navy destroyer to Cyprus You can now read the full story on our earlier reports in the blog that the government is considering sending warship HMS Duncan to Cyprus, here: John Healey, the defence secretary, is considering sending …

UK considering sending warship to Cyprus; government to charter flight from Oman ‘in the coming days’– as it happened

UK considers sending Royal Navy destroyer to Cyprus You can now read the full story on our earlier reports in the blog that the government is considering sending warship HMS Duncan to Cyprus, here: John Healey, the defence secretary, is considering sending …

Overdrawn, underpaid and over it: how four people in the UK conquered their debt mountains

Abbie Marton Bell, a National Debtline adviser, is often the first person her clients will speak to about their debt, after years of carrying the weight of their financial worries alone. Most of the time, they haven’t even told their partner or family, she …

UK sends Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon to Cyprus

A Royal Navy destroyer is expected in Cyprus next week after Keir Starmer announced it would be sent to defend the country and British bases there after hostile drones targeted RAF Akrotiri on Monday. The prime minister said that HMS Dragon, currently in …

Lori Briley Fairchild Earns Females of Fiction Finalist Recognition for Empowering Hockey Novel No Girls Allowed

Lori Briley Fairchild’s novel empowers girls to break barriers and pursue their dreams in traditionally male-dominated sports LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Renowned author Lori Briley Fairchild has been named a …

AI Adoption Becomes Standard in the Creator Economy, Report Finds

AI now powers most creators’ workflows, but those who focus on authentic storytelling and building community trust stay ahead in the creator economy. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AI has already become an …

The Brookbush Institute Publishes a NEW Article: 'Muscular Endurance Training Deprioritized'

The Brookbush Institute continues to enhance education with new articles, new courses, a modern glossary, an AI Tutor, and a client program generator. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Excerpt from the NEW Article: …

SAVE Urges House Energy and Commerce Committee to Advance Strongest Possible Kids Online Safety Act

National suicide prevention nonprofit calls for duty of care and preservation of state authority to protect children from social media and AI harms BLOOMINGTON, MN, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the U.S. House Energy and …

ROI Amplified Expands Services to Deliver Strategic Digital Marketing Solutions for Political Campaigns Nationwide

TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ROI Amplified, a nationally recognized full-service digital marketing agency headquartered in Tampa, Florida, today announced the launch of its Political Digital Marketing division, …

Sunstone Digital Tech Elevates Brand Growth With Strategic Social Media Marketing Services

Sunstone Digital Tech strengthens its digital leadership by delivering social media marketing services designed to increase visibility, engagement, and revenue. SYRACUSE, NY, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sunstone Digital Tech …

Yokohama Introduces Key Cherry Blossom Viewing Areas for Spring

From Historic Landscapes to Urban Night Views, Introducing Yokohama’s Diverse Hanami Spots LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Located approximately 30 minutes by train from central Tokyo, the port city of …

Jason Alan Snyder, Co-Founder of Artists & Robots and SuperTruth, Named to Adweek’s AI Power 50 List for 2026

Recognition honors leadership in building intelligence systems that preserve human agency and deliver measurable business impact NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Artists & Robots, a creative intelligence …

New Children’s Book Helps Kids Navigate New Homes and Embrace Family Diversity

Publify Publishing announces the release of "My New Home and Me", a new children’s book to help kids brave the challenges of a new home and new family members. CAPE COD, MA, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Children today are …

Sydney’s Closet Releases 2026 Prom Dress Trend Report for Plus-Size Market

The report details key plus-size prom dress trends for 2026, informed by two decades of design experience in sizes 14–40. ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sydney’s Closet, a designer specializing exclusively in …

Author Elena Pavlova Joins Ruadán Books with Eco-Thriller Horror Novella

Ruadán Books has signed a deal with author Elena Pavlova, via the Human Library, to publish her eco-thriller horror novella, Infection Points. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ruadán Books is delighted to announce …

Metal Ninja Studios Launches Concept To Comic™ Stage 2 - IP Incubation

Stage 2 adds IP incubation support for Stage 1 clients as Robert A. Multari joins as Campaign & Community Lead, and Eranga Devasurendra joins as Art Director ORMOND BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Metal Ninja …

Morris Injury Law Shares Essential Car Accident Safety Tips for Las Vegas Drivers

LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With traffic congestion increasing across the Las Vegas Valley, Morris Injury Law is encouraging drivers to prioritize safety and take proactive steps to reduce preventable car …

PositiveSingles Marks March 16 as STD Testing Day

Through STD Testing Day, PositiveSingles promotes awareness, early detection, and stigma-free sexual health for singles everywhere. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PositiveSingles, the world’s largest online …

Skills Gap: Just 3% Of Marketers Identify As AI Experts

AI adoption is widespread across marketing teams, but confidence hasn’t kept pace, revealing a clear skills gap as only a small fraction claim true expertise. BISMARCK, ND, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new CoSchedule …

The Trauma Informed Academy Expands Services with HOPE Framework Programming

Board Member Ann E. Ellison Leads New Initiative NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Trauma Informed Academy (TIA) announces the launch of comprehensive programming in HOPE (Healthy Outcomes of Positive Experiences), …

TapClicks Expands Unified Marketing Intelligence with AudioGO and Instacart Instant-On Connectors

SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TapClicks, the leader in Smart Marketing solutions, today announced two new marketing campaign connectors, AudioGO and Instacart Ads. These additions expand the TapClicks AI-powered …

Technician Find: the Auto Technician Shortage Is an Attraction Problem, Not Supply

Automotive Hiring Expert Chris Lawson Draws on 500+ Shop Owner Conversations and Eight Years of Data in New Podcast Episode OCEANSIDE, CA, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The automotive aftermarket has operated under a single …

Eva Carlston Academy Announces Celesta Jones, LCSW, as New Therapist

Eva Carlston Academy welcomes Celesta Jones, LCSW, a seasoned therapist specializing in adolescent mental health and family-centered care. SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eva Carlston Academy is proud to announce …

Spring Workspace Refresh Centers on AndaSeat New Kaiser 4 and Xtreme Series

As Posture Awareness Increases in 2026, AndaSeat Highlights the New Kaiser 4 and Xtreme Series as an Integrated Spring Workspace Configuration SPOKANE, WA, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As ergonomic awareness continues to …