UK

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decision 2026-04-17

Parliament Voted Down the Ban. Starmer Called Tech CEOs Into Downing Street Anyway.

The UK government rejected an immediate social media ban for under-16s while simultaneously signaling it might do exactly that. The question is not whether it happens but who has to take the credit.

ethics 2026-04-14

The Ban That Moves Children Underground

Australia's under-16 social media ban has failed: two-thirds of affected teens are still on banned platforms. The UK and Massachusetts are about to copy the same approach.

power 2026-04-09

Trump Threatened 50% Tariffs on Iran's Arms Suppliers. He Has No Law to Do It With.

The same Supreme Court that struck down $166 billion in IEEPA tariffs in February is now being asked to validate a new 50% tariff threat posted on Truth Social. The UK is expecting to be hit. No one has named the legal authority.