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LBC

17 July 2026

Ellen Roome reveals son Jools Sweeney was sent link 'from an organised crime gang' on Instagram shortly before his death

The Telegraph

17 July 2026

Mother of boy ‘who died in TikTok challenge’ wins fight for fresh inquest

LBC

16 July 2026

Mother wins fresh fight for inquest following death of son, 14, who took part in social media ‘blackout challenge’

The Independent

16 July 2026

Mother of Jools Sweeney hopes new inquest into son’s death is a ‘turning point’

Metro

16 July 2026

Mum of boy, 14, who may have died in TikTok challenge wins fight for new inquest

The Times

16 July 2026

Inquest reopened into death of boy, 14, ‘after TikTok challenge’

The Guardian

16 July 2026

Inquest reopened into death of 14-year-old boy after ‘TikTok blackout challenge’

BBC News

16 July 2026

Teenager's inquest to reopen after mum's campaign

Sky News

16 July 2026

Teen's mother calls for greater online child safety as High Court orders new inquest into son's death

Daily Mirror

16 July 2026

Inquest into death of boy, 14, to be re-opened after grieving mum raises social media concerns

ITV News

16 July 2026

'Every family deserves to know': Inquest into death of Jools Sweeney, 14, to be re-opened

Daily Mail

16 July 2026

Mother wins fight to reopen inquest into son's 'death in TikTok challenge'

Deadline

15 July 2026

ITV, Jeff Pope & Lauren Cowell Teaming On “Devastating” Drama About Social Media’s Impact On Kids

The Independent

15 July 2026

ITV drama to explore tragic death of teen believed to be linked to social media dare

Punchline-Gloucester

15 July 2026

JOOLS’ LAW: Landmark hearing to take place tomorrow

BBC News

14 July 2026

Midnight social media curfew proposed for UK teens aged 16 and 17

BBC News

16 June 2026

Hurt social media firms' pockets, bereaved mum says

LBC

15 June 2026

Mother of boy, 14, who died in online challenge 'delighted' with social media ban - but says parents need more details

The Independent

15 June 2026

‘I believe my son, 14, died in an online challenge that went wrong – I cried when Starmer announced a social media ban’

BBC News

15 June 2026

Social media ban 'fantastic' says bereaved mum

Daily Mail

8 June 2026

Keir Starmer 'to announce social media ban' for under-16s - as ministers claim PM has entered his 'legacy era'

LBC

5 June 2026

"We'll take you on": Starmer warns Big Tech 'things will change' as ministers consider under 16s social media ban

Daily Mail

3 June 2026

Royal honour for the Daily Mail's Inspirational Women! Princess Anne hosts winners of our prestigious award at St James's Palace - including Southport teacher Leanne Lucas

The Independent

27 May 2026

Molly Russell’s bereaved father demands government makes internet ‘as safe as possible’

The Daily Express

27 May 2026

Ellen featured on the front page of the Daily Express

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GB News

26 May 2026

Wes Streeting joins campaign for internet clampdown

LBC

26 May 2026

Campaigners to push Starmer to introduce social media ban for under-16s in crunch Downing Street meeting

The Independent

26 May 2026

Social media as dangerous as smoking for children, doctors warn

The Guardian

26 May 2026

Mother of boy who may have died in TikTok challenge urges No 10 to ban social media

BBC News

26 May 2026

Starmer vows to act on social media after meeting bereaved parents

The Mirror

25 May 2026

Bereaved parents take teen social media ban fight to No10 as Keir Starmer urged 'act now'

The Mirror

17 May 2026

Lauren Cowell demands Keir Starmer 'looks in the eyes' of bereaved families

ITV

14 May 2026

Cheltenham mum who believes son died from online challenge says prime minister 'ignored' talks

BBC News

14 May 2026

Bereaved mum claims PM 'ignoring' meeting request

The Mirror

7 May 2026

Mirror poll reveals even more people support social media ban for under 16s

Stylist

3 May 2026

"When my son died without explanation, I couldn't access his online life. NowI've changed the law"

BBC News

28 April 2026

Social media restrictions for under-16s even if no ban, minister says

The Telegraph

27 April 2026

Lords defeat Labour for fourth time on social media ban for children

LBC

26 April 2026

Lords to vote on move to delay social media ban

The Mirror

26 April 2026

Bereaved mother urges social media ban for children ahead of Lords debate

LBC

20 April 2026

Peer backing social media ban says there’s ‘no time for game-playing’ ahead of vote

Nation Cymru

20 April 2026

Peer advocating social media ban says there’s ‘no time for game-playing’ ahead of vote

The Telegraph

20 April 2026

Labour in new dispute with Lords over social media ban

National Cyber Security

19 April 2026

TikTok faces lawsuit from parents of UK teens over alleged challenge-related deaths

GB News

19 April 2026

Labour calls for greater youth input on online safety amid calls for a social media ban

Inside Telecom

17 April 2026

Starmer’s plan to protect UK children from social media

interactive investor

17 April 2026

Reeves says UK must take time on child social media restrictions

LBC

16 April 2026

No more meetings and photo ops, Keir Starmer must act now on online safety, writes Ellen Roome

LBC

16 April 2026

We need to tackle ‘junk information’ online, says Streeting - as he agrees to meet mother whose son took his own life in online challenge

LBC

16 April 2026

PM hints social media ban for children IS coming as he vows to act

The Express

16 April 2026

Fury as Labour blocks age limits on social media - 'How many more children must die?'

GB News

16 April 2026

Keir Starmer summons social media bosses to No10 as Labour weighs new restrictions

Metro

15 April 2026

How Many More Children Must Die? - Parents call for action on social media

The Guardian

15 April 2026

MPs vote against social media ban for under-16s a second time

LBC

15 April 2026

Tech bosses summoned to Downing Street as PM urges new protections for children on social media

The Mirror

14 April 2026

TikTok Boss Questioned Over Teen Death Concerns

The Mirror

13 April 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Lauren Cowell on the heartbreaking reason she wants social media law change

Daily Mail

4 April 2026

My son was last seen laughing with his best friend, an hour later I found him dead in his bedroom - I blame social media and will not rest until Silicon Valley takes responsibility for their 'dangerous' products

Outlook Business

1 April 2026

Riots, Frauds and Threats to Sovereignty: The Dark Side of Safe Harbour to Big Tech in India

The Spectator

29 March 2026

A social media ban for under-16s is long overdue

The Times

26 March 2026

It’s too late for us. Tech giants’ money won’t bring our children back

BBC News

25 March 2026

Campaigners welcome Meta and YouTube's defeat in landmark social media addiction trial

LBC

25 March 2026

Don't let more children die’: Grieving mothers issue urgent plea to ban social media for U-16s ahead of crunch vote

Sky News

25 March 2026

Bereaved mother's message to Starmer on social media ban

BBC News

18 March 2026

Mum seeks new inquest into online challenge death

LBC

16 March 2026

Mother wins approval to seek new inquest into son’s death over alleged online ‘blackout challenge’

The Mirror

10 March 2026

Bereaved mum makes demand to 'save' other parents' kids after her son's death

BBC

10 March 2026

Mum 'frustrated' as social media ban rejected

Punchline

10 March 2026

Cheltenham mum not giving up after MPs reject social media ban for under-16s

The Independent

6 March 2026

Bereaved parents urge MPs to support social media ban for under-16s

The Times

17 February 2026

After my son died I got social media law changed — now to ban it

So Glos

16 February 2026

'No platform gets a free pass' – Cheltenham mum and social media safety activist achieves landmark change in law

BBC

16 February 2026

Bereaved mum in tears as data campaign to become law

People

16 February 2026

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Highlight a Mother’s Fight That Changed U.K. Law: 'One Parent Can Change Everything'

GB News

16 February 2026

Mother of teenager who died during online 'blackout' challenge hails 'fantastic' social media ban

BBC News

28 January 2026

Grieving mum gains support for new data sharing law

Sky News

27 January 2026

How one teenager’s death could change how social media companies operate

LBC

26 January 2026

Bereaved parents claim regulator not keeping children safe online

BBC News

25 January 2026

Bereaved parents fear delays to social media ban could harm children

Daily Mail

22 January 2026

My happy 14-year-old son ate pizza and played football with a friend... a few hours later, he was dead. I still don't know what happened in his final moments - but I have my suspicions and all parents must heed my warning

Mirror

22 January 2026

'TikTok won't let me see what my son was watching on his phone just before he died'

BBC News

20 January 2026

Mother joins bereaved parents at minister meeting

The Independent

20 January 2026

Six families sue TikTok after their kids die trying viral ‘choking challenge’

GB News

19 January 2026

Mother launches legal action against TikTok over death of teen son after 'refusing' her access to his data

The Daily Telegrapgh -AUSTRALIA

17 January 2026

http://‘Deeply painful’: Mother sues TikTok over son’s death

BBC News

17 January 2026

Grieving mum suing TikTok says hearing was 'painful'

LBC

16 January 2026

Boy, 14, died in mother’s arms after viral challenge - and she’s suing TikTok for answers in US court

BBC News

16 January 2026

Bereaved mother hopes for TikTok 'accountability'

Mirror

16 January 2026

Mum suing TikTok over death of child gives parents chilling warning

Daily Mail

16 January 2026

British parents fighting TikTok in US courts over 'blackout challenge' deaths of their children say social media giants must be held accountable

ITV News

16 January 2026

'We have a global problem': The UK families suing TikTok in the US over the deaths of their children

The Independent

16 January 2026

Five British families sue TikTok over deaths of their children in landmark US case

The sun

16 January 2026

‘THEY’RE LAUGHING AT US’ My son Jools, 14, died in my arms after deadly viral challenge – now I’m suing TikTok in US court for answers

Sky News

16 January 2026

Parents say their children died taking part in viral trend - now they're set to face TikTok in court

ITV News

13 January 2026

Mother from Cheltenham bringing legal action against TikTok in the US over her son's death

BBC News

12 January 2026

Bereaved mum hopes phone data could hold evidence

Punchline

12 January 2026

Cheltenham mum sues TikTok in US court

BBC News

11 January 2026

TV drama being made about bereaved mum's fight

So Glos

30 December 2025

Campaigner Ellen Roome awarded MBE in New Year's honours

The Independent

30 December 2025

Mother made MBE for online safety campaign after death of teenage son

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