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Lisa Smart is one of the MPs calling for change, in what's being described as a financial literacy crisis among Gen Z

Gen Z turning to influencers over school for money advice

TikTok's new Smart Keyword Filters feature

TikTok is making some major changes to the way you use it

Dramatic moment massive house fire rages as police race to evacuate street.

Watch: Massive house fire rages as police race to evacuate street

Lindsey Burrow, wife of late rugby legend Rob Burrow, plants wildflowers in his memory to mark Celebration Day (May 26)

Celebs share how they plan to remember loved ones this Celebration Day

Billy Joel has cancelled all his tour dates as he undergoes treatment for NPH - a brain disorder that affects those over 65.

Billy Joel cancels tour dates as he undergoes brain disorder treatment

It comes as a campaign to end shadow banning on social media has been launched

Social media more likely to suppress women’s health content over men’s

A portrait drawn with makeup by Margit van der Zwan.

Makeup portraits in the Instagram era

Josh Freese has revealed he has been fired by the Foo Fighters only two years since becoming their full-time drummer.

Foo Fighters fire their drummer only two years after joining the group

From AI companions to targeted ads, the web can exert a huge 'digital influence' on young users

What parents must know about 'digital influence', and its risk to kids

Polar bears go wild and take to the water...in a kayak

Polar bears go wild and take to the water...in a kayak

Martin Lynch taking a cold water bath in his wheelie bin

Man dips in cold water wheelie bin every morning for 222 days

Logitech is putting out some very tempting deals as part of Amazon's tech week

Best Logitech Tech Week deals: Up to 53% off top-rated gadgets

Capybara cools off at Chester Zoo

Watch these super-cute Capybaras cool off with a swim

There are ways parents can help their children be safer and more aware on social media

5 ways parents can help kids be social media safe, from a psychologist

Ofcom's collection of new law changes are aimed at keeping children safer online

How Ofcom’s new online safety changes will protect your child

Taylor Shaw is campaigning for football referees to wear body cameras after receiving verbal abuse

Top 20 rules changes football fans would like to see implemented
Nearly a third of football fans want instant red cards for anyone who dives.
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The UK's technology secretary says he will be watching how TikTok's curfew for young people plays out

What a potential 'social media curfew' could mean for parents

The dopamine diet is the latest digital detox trend taking off on social media.

Three top tips on how to do a digital detox and avoid scrolling

82 per cent believe intergenerational collaboration is key to growth

Family firms need four relatives of all ages to thrive, study finds

Major health organisations like WHO and the NHS have screen time recommendations for parents

How much screen time experts say your child should have at every age

New research has revealed the most toe-curling mobile mishaps that leave Brits red-faced and flustered

Britain’s top phone faux pas revealed

Lucia Gorman 'bored club girl' back in front of the camera

Three generations of family celebrate Mother's Day working at Iceland

TikTok has the potential to expose children to harm, from explicit content to unwanted messages

Six dangers you need to be aware of if your children are using TikTok

A tape long thought lost recorded by The Beatles before their debut album through Parlophone has been unearthed in Canada.

Rare Beatles demo has been unearthed in a Canadian record store

The gang filmed and pictured themselves driving stolen cars and motorbikes.

Watch: £1M keyless car theft gang caught out by own social media brags

Celebrate your loved one with GUESTPIX – The thoughtful way to cherish memories

Celebrate your loved one with a thoughtful way to cherish memories
Keep memories safe forever with GUESTPIX Digital Memorials - secure, private, and easy photo sharing for loved ones.
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A vintage styled influencer reading a magazine on her bed

Quirky fashion designers & dopamine dressing

From Twitter to X (Pic: Kirill Kudryavtsev/AFP via Getty Images)

Major social media platform X hit by outages - latest

New app 'Parent Geenee' can limit how your child uses different apps at home, school - or even at friend's hosues

The new app that lets parents customise what apps kids use, and where

Costa Coffee: Iced Whipped Lattes to make permanent return in time for spring

Costa brings back viral iced coffee

KFC: Zinger Double Down competition launched for eagle-eyed fans

How to win a free Zinger Double Down at KFC

Five are set to reform and tour the UK in late 2025.

Five announce full band reunion and 2025 UK tour

A photo of children using smartphones

Screenagers: Smartphone impact on children

Four racing fans will have the chance to jet off to Benidorm and watch the famous horse racing event

Brits could win an expense paid trip to watch Cheltenham in...Benidorm

Rod Stewart dances with superfan during surprise hospital visit

Heartwarming moment Rod Stewart dances with superfan in hospital

Stolen car crashes into wall...and gets seized

Video: Stolen car crashes into wall...and gets seized

These questions can get your child really thinking about their phone use

3 ways to discuss problem screen time with your kids

Metal fans are making their suggestions who could perform a secret set at Download Festival 2025 as they await a second line-up announcement.

Who does Reddit think be a secret act at Download Festival 2025?

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Should TikTok be banned in the UK?

Krispy Kreme and happn create 'Doughnuts & Dates' spots

The top 15 early dating 'icks' revealed

A video of people eating tiramisu straight out of a compartment in their car has went viral.

Doctors warn against recreating viral car tiramisu video

Face taping can temporarily smoothing skin and visibly reduce fine lines.

What is face taping and does it really work for wrinkles?

Between January 2023 and June 2024, nearly 5,000 dogs and over 20,000 cats were reported missing.

How to find a missing dog: 6 tips on what to do if your dog gets lost

Over half of parents would like their children to spend more time outside

Brit kids get four hours of exercise per week - but 14 on screens

Chilling footage shows how Kyle Camp carried out his 'reign of terror' across Greater Manchester - as he bragged about his stolen cars on social media.

CCTV shows burglar's reign of terror before bragging about stolen cars

The Honda Acty micro-van was flipped onto its side in Clifton Road, Fleetwood at around 3.40am on Tuesday (January 22)

Video: Vandals tip van onto side in social media stunt

London’s County Hall and the London Eye were illuminated

Two iconic London landmarks lit up with projections on human evolution

Robert Smith has revealed over the weekend he is to leave X/Twitter, but will be on other social media platforms such as BlueSky.

Robert Smith and Michael Stipe leave social media this weekend

Claudia Winkleman, host of The Traitors, caricature cake by Keith Scovell.

Watch: Amateur baker finds fame making funny celeb caricature cakes

Watch as man goes snowboarding down street during heavy snow

Beef tallow is the latest skincare trend to take off on social media.

Skin expert warns against new viral beauty trend that can cause acne

Snow covers roads and cars in Stanley, Wakefield.

Watch: Snow hits Wakefield as Leeds Bradford Airport’s runway closes

Snow falls in Basingstoke.

Watch: Airports close as snow blankets roads and cars across the UK

Adrian Johnson makes his retirement speech during his final flight.

Watch: Loved pilot makes touching retirement speech on final flight