Is it time to ban social media for under 16s?

Is it time to ban social media for under 16s?

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Labour tell big tech firms to get a grip on harmful online content, or they could ban platforms for children altogether...

On the front page of today’s Telegraph, Peter Kyle has told Ofcom - the communications regulator - that it needs to apply far more pressure on social media firms and tech giants in order to protect children online. If it doesn’t, the government will consider a social media ban for under 16s.

Kamal and Gordon Rayner speak to the campaign group Smartphone Free Childhood who want to see more done to bring children off phones.

Plus, it’s not just the farmers! Kamal and Gordon meet the fifth generation funeral director who’s fearful for the future after Rachel Reeves made similarly huge changes to inheritance tax for businesses.

And a new study says people from the north east are the best at spotting fake accents. We put it to the test...

Producers: Georgia Coan and Lilian Fawcett

Senior Producer: John Cadigan

Executive Producer: Louisa Wells

Production Co-ordinator: Ryan Gudge

Video Editor: Luke Goodsall

Studio Operator: Meghan Searle

Social Media Producer: Niamh Walsh

Original music by Goss Studio

With credit to Disney for the clip from Mary Poppins

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