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Peers to vote on government bid to delay children's social media restrictions by up to three years

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Política·26/4/2026Resumen IA

Peers to vote on government bid to delay children's social media restrictions by up to three years

Peers will vote Monday on a government amendment that could delay action on children's social media access for up to three years, sparking backlash from campaigners. The amendment to the children's wellbeing and schools bill would allow ministers to wait before introducing restrictions, potentially limiting action to parental controls rather than sweeping measures. Tory peer John Nash has tabled an alternative amendment forcing the government to raise the minimum age for social media to 16 within 12 months, which peers have already backed three times by a 126-vote margin. With parliament prorogation expected next week, Monday's vote is the last opportunity to force the issue.

Guardian UK

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Government to Make Mobile Phone Ban Statutory in English Schools

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Política·20/4/2026Resumen IA

Government to Make Mobile Phone Ban Statutory in English Schools

The UK government will table an amendment to the children's wellbeing and schools bill to make existing mobile phone guidance statutory in English schools. The education minister acknowledged the move as a "pragmatic measure" to pass what is described as the biggest child protection legislation in decades. Despite previously arguing most schools already had bans, ministers capitulated after opposition from peers. The bill also includes a compulsory register for children not in school, crackdown on social care profiteering, and a unique child welfare identifier.

Guardian UK

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