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Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says the government is seriously considering extending a planned under-16 social media ban to online marketplaces including eBay, Vinted, Depop and Facebook Marketplace.
UK watchdog Ofcom launches its first Online Safety Act investigation into Meta over Instagram Instants safety checks.
Radio Caroline is under scrutiny after a broadcast mistakenly announced the death of King Charles, resulting in a breach of Ofcom regulations.
Radio Caroline is under regulatory scrutiny after a presenter falsely announced the death of King Charles and fled the studio in panic.