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Large share of UK teens saw harmful content online prior to new rules, data shows

( December 10, 2025, 11:13 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: UK children’s exposure to harmful material online remained high before new child-protection rules took effect in July, with 70 percent of children between the ages of 11 and 17 saying they encountered such content, data by UK regulator Ofcom has shown. The latest Online Nation report, unveiled Wednesday, also recorded increasing late-night use by teens across major platforms and widespread regret over online purchases. The report also found that British users are spending half an hour longer online now than they did during the pandemic.Statement follows. Report attached....

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