MPs renew demand for social media ban for children amid warning 'addictive' apps causing harm in young people

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MPs today demanded a social media ban for children, warning "addictive design" apps are exposing young people to serious harms.The Commons Education Committee called for a statutory ban on social media for children alongside restrictions on features including infinite scrolling, disappearing messages and algorithm driven content designed to keep youngsters online for longer.The proposals were made in the committee's response to the Government's "Growing up in the online world" consultation on protecting children online.Their report will pile fresh pressure on ministers to go further in tackling the impact of smartphones and social media on Britain's children.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say In a report released today the cross-party committee warned children face a "deluge of serious harms" online including bullying, misogyny, abuse, and sexual exploitation.The MPs said the harms are "severe and systemic" and linked to poorer sleep, reduced attention spans, and behavioural problems,...

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