March 07, 2025
The Protection of Children (Digital Safety and Data Protection) Bill seeks to address children's mental health concerns from excessive digital use, potentially raising the digital consent age to 16. Other bills advancing include the Space Industry (Indemnities) Bill, aimed at boosting UK space sector investment, and Caroline Voaden's proposal for a new office to expand green spaces, while several other legislative proposals faced delays.

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📱🔍🚸 Protection of Children (Digital Safety and Data Protection) Bill
Commons Chamber🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️The Protection of Children (Digital Safety and Data Protection) Bill aims to address the rising concerns over children’s mental health due to excessive smartphone and social media use. The bill calls for updated guidance from the UK’s chief medical officers…
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🚀 Space Industry (Indemnities) Bill
Commons Chamber🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️The Space Industry (Indemnities) Bill aims to boost investment in the UK’s space sector by amending the Space Industry Act 2018 to mandate a limit on the liability of space flight operators to the government. This change is expected to…
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🌳 Green Spaces Bill
Commons Chamber🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️Caroline Voaden presented a bill to establish a new government office dedicated to promoting and expanding green spaces across the UK, highlighting their health benefits and potential to boost tax revenues by £3.8 billion. She stressed the urgent need for…
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🙅♂️ Business without Debate
Commons Chamber🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️MPs objected to the second reading of multiple bills, including those on dangerous dogs, domestic energy VAT, and BBC licence fees for over-75s, delaying them until March 14. Only the Controlled Drugs and Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches bills moved…
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🚉 Wickford Station
Commons Chamber🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️Wickford station’s long-awaited rebuild is finally set to begin this summer, aiming for completion by the end of 2026, after years of delays and challenges. The new design will feature modern amenities including a ticket office, automatic gates, and future…