UK lawmakers call for urgent action to tackle addictive online platforms for minors
( May 21, 2026, 12:33 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: A statutory ban on social media for children is needed to curb addictive platform features, the UK House of Commons' Education Committee said in a report published on Thursday. Lawmakers also called for enforceable safety-by-design rules, stronger sanctions and stricter school mobile phone policies. The report is part of the UK’s consultation on new online safety measures, which ends on May 26.Statement follows, report attached....
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