UK guidance on limiting screentime for children under 5 to come in April
( January 12, 2026, 13:52 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The UK government will publish its first guidance on screen use for children under five in April, officials said Monday. The non-binding guidance will be developed with input from parents and experts. It follows government research linking high screen use among two-year-olds with weaker language development. While the guidance is expected to offer practical support rather than impose enforceable limits, it comes as governments and regulators across the world debate social media limitations for underage users.Statement follows. Research report attached....
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