Liz Kendall
Liz Kendall is the Technology Secretary of the United Kingdom.
Notable Quotes
"No parent should have to worry that giving their child a smartphone opens the door to abuse and exploitation."View Story →
"I am extremely concerned that he continues to describe these incidents as misplaced humour."View Story →
"I have seen evidence of the vulgar and highly sexualised language that was used in his interactions with his staff and am extremely concerned that he continues to describe these incidents as misplaced humour."View Story →
"These measures will be crucial in helping young people get the sleep they need, focus on school and college, and spend more quality time with family and friends, all of which are fundamental to building a happy, healthy and fulfilling adult life."View Story →
"No company should need a court order to act responsibly to protect children."View Story →
"These pilots will give us the evidence we need to take the next steps, informed by the experiences of families themselves."View Story →
"The UK's AI sector had grown 23 times faster than the economy as a whole."View Story →
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June 19, 2026Under-16s will be banned from social media from early 2027
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June 15, 2026When will social media ban start, and which apps will be affected?
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June 8, 2026OpenAI pauses UK data centre deal over energy costs and regulation
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April 9, 2026Social media bans and digital curfews to be trialled on UK teenagers
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March 24, 2026Social media firms asked to toughen up age checks for under-13s
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