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Ban on plastic wet wipes announced for England

In a landmark environmental move, the UK government has passed a law banning the sale of wet wipes containing plastic in England. The new regulations are set to take full effect in spring 2027, giving manufacturers and retailers time to phase out plastic-based wipes.

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Denmark announces a social media ban for under-15s

It felt like a rallying cry when Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stood in the Danish parliament, her voice firm and unflinching. She said that mobile phones and social media are “stealing our children’s time, childhood and well-being.” Her words landed like a challenge to parents, to lawmakers, and to the tech giants themselves.

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The Booker Prize has expanded their awards to children’s fiction

In a groundbreaking move set to redefine the landscape of literary recognition, The Booker Prize Foundation has announced the launch of a new category, The Children’s Booker Prize, debuting in 2027. This expansion marks the first time in the prestigious award’s history that children’s fiction will be formally celebrated under its banner.

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