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Society
UK Online Safety Laws Fail to Protect Children
Ofcom admits landmark online safety regulations have failed to reduce child harm on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram in first nine months.
Society
Nursery Worker Jailed After Council Cleared Him Years Earlier
Vincent Chan was jailed for 56 offences against children after a council investigation cleared him of concerns years prior to his arrest and conviction.
Society
90 Organizations Demand Action on Child Sexual Abuse in Schools
Nearly 90 organizations urge Prime Minister to take decisive action on child sexual abuse in schools following investigation into violence against women and gir...
Society
Princess's Story: Illegal Care Crisis Exposes System Failures
Princess's case reveals how vulnerable children are placed in illegal care homes. Councils spend £125m yearly on unregulated accommodation, creating safety risk...
Economy
Meta's $18 Billion Child Safety Settlement Signals Major Reckoning Ahead
Meta's historic $18 billion settlement marks a turning point in social media accountability for child protection. Discover what this landmark decision means for...
Society
Lord Laming: Architect of Child Protection Reform Dies at 89
Herbert Laming, influential social services leader whose inquiry into Victoria Climbié's death transformed children's protection systems in England, passes away...
World
Meta Faces Record $567M Child Safety Penalty
Meta receives largest child safety fine ever against a social media company. Judge orders Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp parent to pay $567M for harming child...
Technology
Ofcom Opens Formal Probe Into TikTok's Child Protection Failures
Ofcom investigates TikTok child safety concerns after May review found platform inadequately protects minors. Latest regulatory action addresses protection gaps...
Economy
Stricter Vape Naming Rules Target Child Protection Measures
New regulations propose limiting vape flavor descriptions to reduce appeal to minors. Consultation underway on restrictions for manufacturers.
Technology
Adult Content Platform Hit With £630k Fine for Inadequate Age Verification
UK regulator Ofcom penalizes adult content platform with £630,000 fine for failing to implement effective age verification systems to protect children from acce...
Politics
UK Parents Urged to Limit Child Photos Online Amid AI Abuse
National Crime Agency and Internet Watch Foundation warn parents about AI-generated child abuse material. New guidance recommends private social media accounts.
Technology
Growing AI Threats Push Parents to Reconsider Sharing Kids Online
Discover why the NCA warns against publicly sharing children's images online and how AI is creating new risks of child abuse material exploitation.