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The UK government has made a legally binding commitment to restrict social media access for children under 16, ending months of parliamentary deadlock. Parents who lost children to social media-related harms called it "a massive step forward."
The UK government is studying ways to keep children safer online, including looking at Australia's groundbreaking social media age restrictions. Ministers want to learn what works best before making changes that could help millions of families.
Over 2,000 Saudi companies have invested $1.33 billion in social responsibility programs, marking a dramatic shift toward corporate-led community development. The Kingdom now ranks 16th globally for social responsibility, with 72% of major companies running impact initiatives.
British regulators are asking major social media platforms to strengthen age checks after research showed 86% of children aged 10-12 have social media profiles despite minimum age limits. Seven companies including TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram must now prove they're keeping young children safer online.
Eight elite British cyclists are using their Olympic fame to tackle real social issues, from making bikes accessible to disabled riders to supporting young men's mental health. It's the first program of its kind in cycling.
Swim Sista Swim is transforming how Black women in the UK experience water, creating safe spaces where they can learn at their own pace. Even confident swimmers are finding community and belonging they never had before.
Britain is pouring £132.5 million into after-school programs as part of a bold plan to reconnect a generation facing record isolation. The move comes as the government prepares to limit social media access for children under 16.
Ethiopia's government just formalized a partnership with the Catholic Church to expand social services for the country's most vulnerable people. The collaboration will combine state resources with the Church's vast volunteer network to reach more women, children, and homeless citizens.
A UK town's bold anti-poverty program just gave nearly 400 children access to free meals while generating half a million pounds for schools. Real families are already feeling the difference.
British Columbia is handing social housing providers up to $800,000 to switch from fossil fuels to electric heat pumps and upgrade electrical systems. The new program launches this February and combines provincial funding with utility rebates in one simple application.
England's countryside organizations are rolling out new programs to help first-time visitors from all backgrounds discover Britain's stunning national parks and protected landscapes. The initiatives stem from research showing many communities feel disconnected from these public spaces everyone helps fund.
Nigeria's correctional service is partnering with federal poverty programs to help former inmates rebuild their lives after release. The initiative connects ex-offenders with social support systems designed to reduce repeat crimes.
A neighborhood-based social work program in Cyprus is transforming lives by offering personalized support to struggling families. The initiative is already helping 4,000 people find jobs, access care, and rebuild their futures.
The Democratic Republic of Congo just launched a groundbreaking program to help 1,500 young people transition from unstable work to secure jobs with social protections. In a country where 86% of jobs are informal and only 5% have safety nets, this partnership between the UN and World Bank could change everything.
More than 3,300 people across the UK earned a collective £3.3 million last year by selling the Big Issue magazine, proving that innovative social businesses can create real pathways out of poverty. The 35-year-old organization now equips most vendors with digital payment tools and has expanded into job coaching that puts two-thirds of participants into employment.
As the UK debates banning social media for under-16s, three teenagers share surprisingly different views on whether cutting access would help or harm their generation. Their honest perspectives reveal the real stakes behind this growing movement.
Twenty-three bereaved parents are urging UK lawmakers to back protections for children under 16 on social media. Their powerful message: families can't fight billion-dollar tech companies alone.
Britain's government is asking young people to help design new online safety rules before a major summit next week. Nearly 50,000 people have responded so far, but officials want more kids to share what digital life really feels like.
Social workers in Lagos are launching programs to heal growing divisions tearing families and communities apart. Their message: working together creates the harmony Nigeria needs.
Starting January 2027, British and European students can study across borders again after the UK rejoined Erasmus+, Europe's transformative education exchange program. More than 100,000 young people will gain life-changing opportunities to learn, work, and grow abroad.
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