‘The genie’s out the bottle’: parents react to UK under-16s social media ban
Some feel this is a concrete step to protect children, but others argue ‘we’re trying to fix the symptoms and not the disease’The UK government has an...
Britain will ban under-16s from social media apps, including TikTok and YouTube
The ban will apply to platforms including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X. The move makes the U.K. part of a growing global movem...
Social media to be banned in UK for under-16s, Starmer announces
UK prime minister says move will bring ‘real change for our children’ amid growing concerns over harmful online contentAccess to social media will be ...
Keir Starmer set to announce under-16s social media ban – UK politics live
Prime minister expected to unveil ‘Australia plus’ ban for under-16s on apps such as TikTok, Instagram and SnapchatGood morning. In Downing Street off...
Starmer to announce ‘Australia plus’ ban on social media for under-16s
Sources say hardline measures will also prevent young users from being to talk to strangers on gaming appsKeir Starmer will ban under-16s from major s...
UK to ban under-16s from ‘high risk’ social media apps
Keir Starmer to set out plans on Monday but there are fears a decision to ban some platforms but not others will lead to legal challengesTeenagers und...
White House urges UK not to ban social media for under-16s
Trump administration says restrictions could impose ‘disproportionate’ burden on US tech companiesUK politics live – latest updatesThe White House has...
Rushed social media ban for under-16s in UK could ‘unravel’, charity warns
Molly Rose Foundation says government should instead set strict safety standards for appsA rushed under-16s social media ban in the UK could unravel a...
Wes Streeting says Starmer ‘behind the curve’ on under-16s social media ban – UK politics live
Former health secretary says he unsuccessfully argued for tougher action when in cabinetGood morning. The government has been consulting on whether to...
‘A tsunami of harm’: views on tackling online safety for under-16s in the UK
Campaigners, teenagers, legislators and experts give their opinions on the government’s social media consultation Change is coming for social media pl...
‘Social media should be treated like tobacco’: Streeting calls for under-16s ban on certain platforms
Former health secretary’s intervention comes as government closes consultation on age limits for social media platformsSocial media companies should b...
Limit social media ban for under-16s to unsafe apps, Starmer urged
Campaigners warn against blanket restrictions and say focus should be on blocking teenagers from platforms with ‘risky’ featuresOnline safety campaign...