UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to announce a policy banning social media use for children under 16, following earlier government discussions on the matter.
UK bans under-16s from social media; 90% parental support, affecting high-risk and safer platforms alike. Age verification becomes mandatory; feature restrictions reshape roadmaps; signals regulatory precedent for consumer platform governance globally.
The decision follows a public consultation
Jun 15, 2026
09:34 am
What's the storyThe UK government is planning to ban children under 16 from using "high-risk" social media apps, according to The Guardian.
The move is part of a broader effort to improve online safety for kids.
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