Under-16 Social Media Ban: UK PM Keir Starmer has announced a ban on under-16s using major platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, Facebook and X, with enforcement expected by spring 2027; ministers say it’s about protecting children’s wellbeing, while critics warn it could push teens towards darker, less regulated spaces and raise concerns over age checks. Online Safety Debate: Education Minister Paul Givan backed the move, framing it as a major step for healthier childhoods, while campaigners and charities argue it’s not a silver bullet and that platforms’ business models need tougher scrutiny. Culture & Creative Industry: Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight urged US streamers to financially support UK talent, suggesting a voluntary-style fund to help writers and craftspeople. Local Community & Crime: Cambridgeshire police partially closed a Whittlesey home over anti-social behaviour reports, with breaches treated as a criminal offence. Business & Tech: London IT firm Handy & Must expanded its on-site engineering team for structured cabling and fibre work. Sanctions: The UK unveiled new sanctions targeting Russia’s shadow fleet, illicit finance networks and procurement supply chains.