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Jun 15, 2026
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U.K. announces social media ban for children under 16
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U.K. announces social media ban for children under 16
PAUL WALDIE
EUROPE CORRESPONDENT
LONDON
PUBLISHED 1 HOUR AGO
UPDATED 24 MINUTES AGO
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The restriction will come into effect next year and the government plans to introduce limits on daily social media use for 16- and 17-year-olds to end late-night scrolling.
JANA RODENBUSCH/REUTERS
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Britain is joining Canada, Australia and several other countries in introducing a ban on children under the age of 16 from accessing major social media apps.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Mond…
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