Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementWorldThe UK government will introduce a social media ban for teenagers.Updated June 16, 2026 — 6:18am,first published 6:13amLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon0:25AFL star whacks schedule clash with SocceroosVideo icon1:30Iranian football team arrives in USVideo icon1:38Tax change concernsVideo icon0:20Sydney's Coogee Beach reopensAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe
UK to join Australia in social media ban
The UK government will introduce a social media ban for teenagers.













