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UK social media ban announcement

UK social media ban announcement

Published 18 June 2026

The UK government’s social media ban this week is already causing confusion. We’ve launched guidance on how to navigate these changes.

Latest Research shows little change since Online Safety Act

Latest Research shows little change since Online Safety Act

Published 13 June 2026

Only slightly fewer teens are seeing harmful content now (34%) than immediately before the Online Safety Act came into force (37%). 

Three Peaks Challenge in memory of Grace

Three Peaks Challenge in memory of Grace

Published 22 May 2026

“The government and tech companies need to work together to create a safer online world and save lives like Grace’s.”

Ofcom fines online suicide forum £950,000 after campaign by survivors and bereaved families

Ofcom fines online suicide forum £950,000 after campaign by survivors and bereaved families

Published 14 May 2026

The watchdog also said it will apply for a court order to block the forum in the UK if its concerns are not addressed.

Molly Russell’s schoolfriends demand online safety for young people at Downing Street

Molly Russell’s schoolfriends demand online safety for young people at Downing Street

Published 12 May 2026

A letter, signed by over 1,300 Molly Rose Foundation supporters, was hand delivered to Number 10.

Campaigner runs London Marathon 2026 for Molly Rose Foundation in memory of daughter Hannah

Campaigner runs London Marathon 2026 for Molly Rose Foundation in memory of daughter Hannah

Published 21 April 2026

Hannah Aitken took her own life in 2023 and her family have campaigned ever since to protect young people like her from the harms that led to her death.

More than 60% of Australian children still using social media despite ban for under-16s, research shows

More than 60% of Australian children still using social media despite ban for under-16s, research shows

Published 13 April 2026

Molly Rose Foundation warns it would be a ‘high stakes gamble’ for the UK to implement an Australia-style ban at this stage.

As Big tech found liable for harm it’s now up to Government to Act

As Big tech found liable for harm it’s now up to Government to Act

Published 30 March 2026

Molly Rose Foundation is calling for the Government to act after Meta and Google were found liable for social media harm in lawsuits in the US.

Molly Rose Foundation polling shows the extent to which parents and the public feel let down

Molly Rose Foundation polling shows the extent to which parents and the public feel let down

Published 17 March 2026

Molly Rose Foundation research briefing showed strong support from the UK public for new legislation to protect young people on social media.

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