Too young for likes: banning social media for under-16s

Send us Fan MailSummaryIn this conversation, we focus on two major policy debates shaping everyday life in the UK: the proposed ban on social media for under-16s and the forthcoming Renters’ Rights Act.We unpack what youth protection should look like in the digital age, weighing safeguarding, mental health and responsibility against questions of access and enforcement. We then turn to housing, exploring how the Renters’ Rights Act could bring greater security and stability for renters, strengthen community cohesion, and begin to tackle long-standing discriminatory practices in the private rental sector. Set against wider reflections on identity, sport and belonging, the conversation connects policy to lived experience and the realities facing our communities.Chapters00:00 Football and National Identity09:23 Social Media and Youth Protection30:41 The Intersection of Tech and Governance35:41 Renter's Rights Act: A New Era for Tenants40:18 Community Cohesion and Housing Crisis48:59 The Role of Technology in Housing Solutions58:31 The Black Paper.mp3Support the show