Major Shift in Under-16s Social Media and VPN Bans Marks Burnham’s New Leadership Tuesday, July 21, 2026 burnham kendall labour socialmedia technology regulation vpn onlinesafety legislation children Under the new leadership of Prime Minister Andy Burnham, significant changes are unfolding in the regulation of social media and VPN use for under-16s. Liz Kendall, the former technology secretary, has lost her position as … Read More
Dad Launches App to Help Families Find Best Pubs with Playgrounds Around Birmingham Sunday, July 19, 2026 playgrounds pubs birmingham families children app westmidlands playareas restaurants childfriendly Finding a pub that welcomes kids and offers a play area can be a challenge, especially during school holidays. Dad-of-two Alistair Duncan found a solution by creating an app that helps families locate pubs with playgrounds, … Read More
New Law to Ban Sale of High-Caffeine Energy Drinks to Children Under 16 in England from April 2027 Saturday, July 18, 2026 energy caffeine children health legislation ban supermarkets england wellbeing school Starting April 2027, children under the age of 16 in England will be prohibited from purchasing high-caffeine energy drinks in supermarkets and all other retail locations. This new legislation targets drinks—other than tea or … Read More
New School Summer Holiday Proposal in England Could See Holidays Start a Week Earlier Saturday, July 18, 2026 summer holiday education essex schools families prices reform children council Over 200,000 pupils in Essex could benefit from an earlier start to their summer holidays under a proposal being considered by Essex County Council. The council, led by Reform UK, is exploring whether moving the summer break … Read More
New Law Bans Sale of Energy Drinks to Under-16s Across England Friday, July 17, 2026 energydrinks health children legislation caffeine retail wellbeing education publichealth england The Labour Party government has announced a new law banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to anyone under the age of 16 in England. This move comes in response to alarming statistics showing that approximately … Read More
'TikTok Crime' Alert: Predators Target Children Amid Rising Cyber-Stalking Claims Friday, July 17, 2026 tiktok crime cyberstalking children safety westmidlands predators onlineabuse police harassment Birmingham has been identified as the UK’s hotspot for crimes linked to TikTok, with predators increasingly using the platform to target children. Recent data obtained through a Freedom of Information request reveals that … Read More