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flag A UK survey reveals half of parents plan to allow phones at Christmas dinner, sparking concerns over screen use disrupting family time.

flag A 2025 UK survey of 2,009 adults, including 634 parents, found that 48% plan to allow children to have phones at Christmas dinner, raising concerns about screen use during family time. flag Nearly 40% of adults say phones have disrupted holiday experiences, and 19% report reduced interaction with relatives, with higher rates among parents of young children. flag Ofcom data shows children aged 8 to 14 spend nearly three hours online daily, with teens averaging four hours. flag England’s Children’s Commissioner, Dame Rachel de Souza, urges parents to lead by example, launching a guide to help families set screen time rules and foster open conversations about online safety, while postponing a potential ban on social media for under-16s to assess progress under the Online Safety Act.

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