Online Safety Act rollout is on track, minister says, but 'gaps' might appear
MLex: Implementation of the Online Safety Act 2023 is going to plan, a government minister stated on 25 June 2025, while reiterating that online platforms could see further measures to plug any gaps that are found. Feryal Clark responded to MPs' concerns that the government was prioritising legal defensibility over keeping children safe online. Platforms are bracing for additional child-protection duties under the Online Safety Act to kick in on 25 July 2025.