UK Brings In Full Social Media Ban For Under-16s

Source: deadline.com · Section: entertainment-sports · Bias: Center · Published: Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:27:16 GMT

Numerous social media apps will be banned for under-16s in the UK after Prime Minister Keir Starmer introduced landmark legislation and a promise to deliver “world leading action.” The likes of X, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok will become unavailable to teenagers in the nation, following the lead of Australia, which introduced a full ban late […]

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The same story across the political spectrum (11 sources)

Center-Left: Starmer to announce ‘Australia plus’ ban on social media for under-16s — www.theguardian.com
Center-Left: Social media to be banned in UK for under-16s, Starmer announces — www.theguardian.com
Center-Left: When will social media ban start and what platforms are included? — www.bbc.com
Center-Right: Starmer to announce Australia-style social media ban for teenagers — www.ft.com

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