Under-16 Social Media Ban: UK PM Keir Starmer has announced a sweeping ban on major platforms for children under 16, with enforcement expected by spring 2027; the plan shifts responsibility onto tech firms and has already sparked royal and campaigner reactions, plus a petition that topped 150,000 signatures. Online Safety Debate: Ministers and charities are split on whether the move is a “silver bullet” or a rights-risking workaround, with concerns about age checks, privacy, and pushing teens toward less regulated spaces. Big Tech Pushback: Platforms and industry voices argue the ban won’t make the internet safer, while supporters say it’s a necessary step to curb addictive design and harmful content. Media & Marketing Angle: Adobe and LinkedIn are rolling out AI training for marketers as AI literacy becomes a hiring requirement, underlining how quickly marcom skills are shifting. Sanctions & Security: The UK unveiled new sanctions targeting Russia’s shadow fleet, illicit finance networks and procurement supply chains ahead of further G7 pressure on Moscow. Sports Culture: Wrexham fans react to the club selling England hats in its shop during the World Cup, while EXG Pro launches “functional fandom” desk merch tied to Alien’s Xenomorph. Tech/Business Brief: Handy & Must expands its London on-site IT engineering team for structured cabling, fibre splicing and turnkey network delivery.