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Source: theguardian.com

UK ministers launch consultation into whether to ban social media for under-16s

Move comes as peers prepare to vote on an amendment to a bill that would enact a ban within a year of the bill passingMinisters have launched a consultation into whether to ban under-16s from using social media as part of a package of measures designed to curb mobile phone use among young people.Liz Kendall, the technology secretary, announced the consultation on Monday as the government responds to mounting pressure for stricter curbs on social media use for younger teenagers. On Monday afternoon, Esther Ghey, the mother of the murdered teenager Brianna Ghey, became the latest high profile figure to add her name to those in support of a ban. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-20 01:30 MSK
January 19, 2026
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Trade war in no-one's interest, says Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer said the situation was "very serious" and that right approach was through "calm discussion".

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-20 01:23 MSK
January 19, 2026
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Source: bbc.com

UK to consult on social media ban for under 16s

The government said it expected schools to be "phone-free by default" as a result of the announcement.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-20 01:30 MSK
January 19, 2026
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Source: bbc.com

UK to consult on social media ban for under 16s

The government said it expected schools to be "phone-free by default" as a result of the announcement.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-20 01:30 MSK
January 19, 2026
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Source: ft.com

UK government considering social media ban for children

Ministers will also look at restricting addictive app features as part of a consultation on curbing harmful online activity

Source: UK homepage · Published: 2026-01-20 01:30 MSK
January 19, 2026
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Source: bbc.com

Stunning late goal earns Brighton draw against Bournemouth

Teenager Charalampos Kostoulas scores a stunning overhead kick to deny Bournemouth a rare away victory in the Premier League.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-20 01:46 MSK
January 19, 2026
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Source: constructionequipmentguide.com

Governor Healey Delivers $50M for Road Paving to Enhance Safety, Improve Travel

Gov. Maura Healey allocates $50M to pave 217 mi. of roads across 34 MA municipalities in 2027 and 2028, focusing on enhancing safety and improving travel conditions. The selected roads are part of the Municipal Pavement Program, benefiting local economies and easing municipal budgets….

Source: Construction Equipment Guide.com · Published: 2026-01-19 08:00 MSK
January 19, 2026
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Source: france24.com

Senegal awaits return of AFCON champions

In tonight's edition, Senegal eagerly awaited the return of its champions on  Monday, with the population given a national holiday after the country's AFCON win over Morocco. Also, the Congolese army says it has regained control of the city of Uvira following the withdrawal of the M23 armed group. And heavy rains have flooded South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe, overwhelming rivers and infrastructure.

Source: France 24 – International breaking news, top stories and headlines · Published: 2026-01-20 00:36 MSK
January 19, 2026
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Source: bbc.com

Water companies to face regular MOT-style checks in industry shake-up

The government says the industry will have nowhere to hide, but campaigners say the reforms do not go far enough.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-20 01:30 MSK
January 19, 2026
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Source: bbc.com

Water companies to face regular MOT-style checks in industry shake-up

The government says the industry will have nowhere to hide, but campaigners say the reforms do not go far enough.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-20 01:30 MSK
January 19, 2026
Infrastructure Read full in source

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Source: theguardian.com

UK ministers launch consultation into whether to ban social media for under-16s

Move comes as peers prepare to vote on an amendment to a bill that would enact a ban within a year of the bill passingMinisters have launched a consultation into whether to ban under-16s from using social media as part of a package of measures designed to curb mobile phone use among young people.Liz Kendall, the technology secretary, announced the consultation on Monday as the government responds to mounting pressure for stricter curbs on social media use for younger teenagers. On Monday afternoon, Esther Ghey, the mother of the murdered teenager Brianna Ghey, became the latest high profile figure to add her name to those in support of a ban. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-20 01:30 MSK
January 19, 2026
Technology News Continue in source
Source: bbc.com

Trade war in no-one's interest, says Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer said the situation was "very serious" and that right approach was through "calm discussion".

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-20 01:23 MSK
January 19, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: bbc.com

UK to consult on social media ban for under 16s

The government said it expected schools to be "phone-free by default" as a result of the announcement.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-20 01:30 MSK
January 19, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: bbc.com

UK to consult on social media ban for under 16s

The government said it expected schools to be "phone-free by default" as a result of the announcement.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-20 01:30 MSK
January 19, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: ft.com

UK government considering social media ban for children

Ministers will also look at restricting addictive app features as part of a consultation on curbing harmful online activity

Source: UK homepage · Published: 2026-01-20 01:30 MSK
January 19, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: bbc.com

Stunning late goal earns Brighton draw against Bournemouth

Teenager Charalampos Kostoulas scores a stunning overhead kick to deny Bournemouth a rare away victory in the Premier League.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-20 01:46 MSK
January 19, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: constructionequipmentguide.com

Governor Healey Delivers $50M for Road Paving to Enhance Safety, Improve Travel

Gov. Maura Healey allocates $50M to pave 217 mi. of roads across 34 MA municipalities in 2027 and 2028, focusing on enhancing safety and improving travel conditions. The selected roads are part of the Municipal Pavement Program, benefiting local economies and easing municipal budgets….

Source: Construction Equipment Guide.com · Published: 2026-01-19 08:00 MSK
January 19, 2026
Infrastructure Continue in source
Source: france24.com

Senegal awaits return of AFCON champions

In tonight's edition, Senegal eagerly awaited the return of its champions on  Monday, with the population given a national holiday after the country's AFCON win over Morocco. Also, the Congolese army says it has regained control of the city of Uvira following the withdrawal of the M23 armed group. And heavy rains have flooded South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe, overwhelming rivers and infrastructure.

Source: France 24 – International breaking news, top stories and headlines · Published: 2026-01-20 00:36 MSK
January 19, 2026
Infrastructure Continue in source
Source: bbc.com

Water companies to face regular MOT-style checks in industry shake-up

The government says the industry will have nowhere to hide, but campaigners say the reforms do not go far enough.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-20 01:30 MSK
January 19, 2026
Infrastructure Continue in source
Source: bbc.com

Water companies to face regular MOT-style checks in industry shake-up

The government says the industry will have nowhere to hide, but campaigners say the reforms do not go far enough.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-20 01:30 MSK
January 19, 2026
Infrastructure Continue in source