UK parliament to debate paving way for unspecified government online safety powers
By Patricia Figueiredo and Frank Hersey ( March 9, 2026, 16:59 GMT | Comment) -- Companies that provide what the UK government is calling “internet services” could get a clearer indication by late evening as to what sweeping new powers for online safety might mean — and how likely it is that they themselves will fall within scope. UK lawmakers are due to consider whether to provide the government with powers to implement new online safety rules for companies offering unspecified “internet services.” The debate on legislative amendments to a bill on children's wellbeing will also address more specific proposals by lawmakers such as banning social media for under-16s. ...
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