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Australia has already banned social media for under 16s – here’s what the UK can learn from the experience International

Australia has already banned social media for under 16s – here’s what the UK can learn from the experience

As the UK prepares to introduce an “Australia plus” ban on social media for under 16s, many lessons can be learned from Australia’s experiment. Many people may think Australia’s ban is a success, with nearly 5 million social media accounts deactivated, removed or restricted. But the reality couldn’t be further from the truth. The Australian […]

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Canada has alternatives to corporate grocery chains. Here’s what governments can learn from them International

Canada has alternatives to corporate grocery chains. Here’s what governments can learn from them

In March 2026, the Toronto city council approved a municipal grocery store pilot in four communities to address issues of food access and high food costs. The proposal is one of several recent responses to the growing push for “publicly owned and operated” grocery store alternatives. Other notable examples include New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s […]

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