Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

17/06/2026

16/06/2026

A historic step towards safer childhoods 📸

From parents to campaigners, voices from across the UK came together at UK Prime Minister to hear Keir Starmer outline plans to ban social media platforms from providing services to under 16s.

Because every child deserves the chance to grow up safe — and unplugged 🛝

15/06/2026

What does the proposed social media ban for under 16s mean for parents?

Here’s what you need to know 🔽

Find out more: https://orlo.uk/tBFlh

15/06/2026

The UK Government has announced plans to ban social media platforms from providing their services to under 16s.

This means:
📵 Less time scrolling
🌳 More time to play and grow
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 More power in parents’ hands

Backed by 9 in 10 parents, this marks a decisive step to creating a safer online space for children, and giving them the childhood they deserve.

15/06/2026

12/06/2026

What’s been keeping us so busy? 👇

This London Tech Week we delivered:

✅ £1.1bn AI Hardware Plan
✅ the 1st AI Adoption Summit
✅ new support for young people
✅ backing for open-source builders
✅ a data centre design challenge

Brilliant minds, cutting-edge tech, and real proof that Britain is keeping its promise to lead the AI revolution.

08/06/2026

“This Government is determined to win for Britain on AI”

At the first-ever AI Adoption Summit, Tech Secretary Liz Kendall set out our plans to make Britain the fastest AI-adopting country in the G7 - backed by over £200 million of support to make sure everyone benefits. 💪

So how will this impact you?

🟢 More of a say over how AI is used in your workplace - with trade unions at the table
🟢 Free AI training and skills support - so you can thrive in the AI era, whatever your job
🟢 New opportunities for young people - with funded industry placements at major UK companies
🟢 Local investment to help businesses in your area grow and create jobs

06/06/2026

Let's go down under... 🙃🇦🇺

caught up with young people to yarn about life online - what’s great, what’s a bit rough, and what they reckon needs fixing.

No sugar-coating, just real talk.

26/05/2026

Urgent reminder - our consultation closes at 11:59pm tonight.

We’ve had an amazing response so far, with over 70,000 people, including 12,700 young people, getting involved. We want to hear from as many people as possible.

If you’ve been meaning to take part, now’s the moment ⬇️
https://orlo.uk/7wrLk