Overview

• Ninety-one MPs delivered an open letter to major platforms demanding they curb racist and misogynistic abuse under the Online Safety Act.
• The FA has referred Jess Carter’s case to UK police and is working with social media firms to trace and identify those responsible.
• FA chief Mark Bullingham faulted platforms for failing to prevent hate content and pressed Ofcom to deploy its enforcement authority.
• Lionesses defenders Jess Carter, Lotte Wubben-Moy and Keira Walsh have taken temporary social media breaks to safeguard mental health and protest weak protections.
• Meta issued a public statement confirming cooperation with the FA and UEFA, removal of violating posts and use of tools like Hidden Words to filter abuse.