Published on
15/07/2026 - 13:25 GMT+2
The British government announced plans for a voluntary overnight social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds on Wednesday, in its latest effort to reduce online harm among young people.
It said that features that can keep users scrolling for longer, such as videos that automatically play one after another, will also be switched off by default for older teenagers.
The measures are among the final initiatives of Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government and will require legislation before they take effect.
