As schools across the UK move towards phone-free days, the conversation is often framed as restriction. In reality, many school leaders see it as preparation for work, relationships and life beyond the classroom. A phone-free school environment doesn’t mean removing technology. It means teaching young people when and how to use it well. Learning to […]
France’s National Assembly has passed a bill that would ban children under the age of 15 from using social media platforms, marking one of the most significant digital youth protection measures in Europe. The legislation — championed by President Emmanuel Macron and backed with broad parliamentary support — now moves to the Senate before potentially […]
Matt Damon recently revealed something that feels like a cultural turning point: Netflix now asks filmmakers to repeat key plot points several times because viewers are so distracted by their phones that they’re missing the story as it unfolds. It’s a moment that says more than Netflix intended – not about the quality of the […]
On 21 January 2026, the House of Lords voted in favour of an amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill that would ban under-16s from using social media, reflecting growing political attention on children’s digital wellbeing and online harms. Peers supported the measure by a majority of 261 to 150, increasing pressure on the […]
We’ve all been to the cinema and been irritated by someone close by busy on their phone. Bright phone screens create an annoying distraction in the pitch black, taking you away from the immersion of the film you’re seeing.
Having your favourite celebrity perform live is something you will never forget, and considering the expense and travel involved, it’s no wonder that you would want to take pictures with your mobile phone. But with artists wanting to create more immersive, intimate performances, it’s becoming increasingly common for artists to ban phones at concerts.
Infamous venues like the Royal Shakespeare Company, National Theatre and The Globe Theatre are all following a no-phone policy to protect the experience of the show without the chances of ringing phones or secret recordings.
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