UK parents support an under-16 social media ban – but what do their children think?

These young people recognise dangers of ‘addictive’ social media but have differing views on a total crackdown

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📰 USA open World Cup campaign with 4-1 demolition of Paraguay as David Beckham watches on

Former England Under-21 international Folarin Balogun scored two goals in a convincing win

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Public control of water and energy at heart of Burnham agenda, sources say

Exclusive: Greater Manchester mayor ‘serious’ about taking over ‘essentials of life’ if he becomes PM, a move critics say could cost taxpayer billions

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How doing a wash while you watch the World Cup at 2am could cut energy bills

Change in viewing habits offered by match times at 2026 tournament could mean using cheaper off-peak power

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The Royals set to appear on Buckingham Palace balcony and times for Trooping the Colour today

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Innocent dad stabbed at UK caravan park as holiday turned into 'nightmare'

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⚽ 'I made England squad before World Cup but I couldn't resist Scotland – it was so different'

A number of players in England and Scotland's World Cup squads in 2026 were eligible to play for both countries

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‘Fast-track’ regulation could expose Britons to harmful chemicals, say campaigners

Exclusive: Fighting Dirty taking legal action against government over proposal it says could import weaker standards

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Riots and racism: why is the UK burning?

Claims of two-tier policing and uncontrolled immigration may not be borne out by the facts, but that has not stopped them being played up for political ends

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The right has created a false reality – fuelled by toxic images delivered straight to your phone

After a week of violence and discord, this is clear: some politicians know images supersede inconvenient facts. And Labour has no good response, says Guardian Opinion assistant editor Jason Okundaye

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