curfew
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Such a plan would require extending Wembley's usual 11pm curfew, although sources close to London Mayor Sadiq Khan indicated the city would be willing to help make it happen.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
In a report published on Tuesday, the government cited its curfew trials as seeing the most sleep benefits, as well as more engaging and communicative family evenings, and a less burdensome set-up for parents.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
In the latest crackdown on children's access to addictive apps, the government said there will be a curfew for teenagers aged 16 and 17 on platforms like Instagram and Facebook, between midnight and 6:00 am.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
The UK government said Tuesday it will introduce an overnight social media curfew for children aged 16 and 17, after Prime Minister Keir Starmer last month announced an under-16 social media ban.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
But maybe a policeman doesn’t have to be concerned about a curfew.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
The government trialled a range of possible interventions, including overnight curfews, in the homes of some families across the UK.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Initial measures imposed time limits and curfews on online gaming, before similar restrictions were extended in 2023 to social media and streaming platforms.
From Barron's ● Jul. 12, 2026
Starmer said the U.K. was also considering overnight curfews and curbs for scrolling content on feeds for under 18s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
It said the UK would "go further" than Australia with additional measures including curfews for older teenagers and restrictions on AI chatbots.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
After a while I would give myself curfews so that people wouldn’t know my mother was oblivious.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
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