Online Safety Bill12 hrs agoMore rules being considered to keep children safe online Cabinet minister Heidi Alexander says age checks will not mark the "end of the conversation".12 hrs agoPolitics1 day agoNew online safety rules are here - but as tech races ahead, expect changesEven the government admits their new rules to protect children need an update, writes Laura Kuenssberg.1 day agoBBC InDepth4 Jul 2025Online suicide forum 'blocks' UK users amid probeThe site - linked to the death of teenager Vlad Nikolin-Caisley - is being investigated by Ofcom. 4 Jul 2025Hampshire & Isle of Wight30 Jun 2025Tech firms face demands to stop illegal content going viralUK regulator Ofcom is consulting on more safety measures for online platforms, such as preventing screen-records of children's livestreams.30 Jun 2025Technology26 Jun 2025Pornhub to introduce 'government approved' age checks in UKIt is one of a number of porn sites which regulator Ofcom says will bring in tougher age verification for users.26 Jun 2025Technology10 Jun 20254chan and porn site investigated by Ofcom over online safetyNine companies are under investigation by Ofcom, using powers of the Online Safety Act.10 Jun 2025Technology3 Jun 2025Pornhub leaves France over age verification lawIt's the latest setback for the world's most popular porn site, which is also under investigation by the EU.3 Jun 2025Technology15 May 2025School goes smartphone free in new challenge A high school challenges staff and students to cut their phone use at home as well as on campus.15 May 2025Gloucestershire15 May 2025Kids exposed to social media posts about violence and suicideA BBC investigation sees 13-15-year-olds shown posts about knives, bullying and death.15 May 2025England...
