Mobile phones2 days agoCan you stop your grandparents doomscrolling?Charlie Warzel shares tips for approaching the issue of too much screen time with older relatives.2 days ago4 days ago'We've seen huge benefits since banning mobiles'Pupils at The Netherhall School can no longer access their "distracting" phones during the school day.4 days ago4 days agoHas banning phones improved performance at Dutch schools? Two years ago the Netherlands banned phones in schools. Now the government wants to go further, pushing to restrict social media for under‑16s.4 days ago20 Mar 2026Mobile bosses 'delighted' with service switch speedCompetition regulators are pleased customers switching providers can now keep their mobile numbers.20 Mar 202619 Mar 2026Smartphone survey launched in Guernsey schoolsThe survey aims to examine the educational and health aspects of smartphone use in schools.19 Mar 202618 Mar 2026The impact of smartphone bans in schoolsStrict phone bans at school are not enough to tackle the harmful effects of children's screen time alone, new research suggests.18 Mar 202618 Mar 2026School phone bans not enough to cut screen time alone, researchers sayNew research suggests efforts to suppress screen time need to go further than the school gates to be effective.18 Mar 202612 Mar 2026Parents and staff back phone restrictions in Edinburgh schoolsA consultation found staff and teachers were in favour of restricting pupils' phone usage during the day.12 Mar 202612 Mar 2026Parents want more school leaders to ban smartphonesCampaigners are supporting headteachers to adopt a stronger approach to their policy on smartphones.12 Mar 2026...
