The UK could become the latest nation to implement a social media ban, after British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer vowed to introduce a "game changer" policy.

Former health secretary calls for tougher approach as consultation deadline looms

Ministers have previously come under pressure in Parliament to ban children from the social media platforms deemed harmful.

The parents of some very young children who died during extreme online challenges that ended dramatically will meet British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Downing Street today, to…

Keir Starmer has vowed swift action after a consultations on measures to protect kids on social media closes, with growing calls to bring in an Australia-style ban for under-16s

Age limits and changes to allegedly addictive design features could be in place by the end of the year

It is widely expected that the Government will follow Australia in introducing the age limit for social media by the end of the year

When it comes to keeping children safe online, there needs to be a “game changer”, the Prime Minister acknowledged today. Keir Starmer met with bereaved parents who are…

The government has been looking closely at the results of the Australian policy on social media - which includes a complete ban for under-16s

Children face a social media ban or restrictions on addictive apps under plans to boost safety online. Here The Mirror looks at what changes could be brought in

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The government is preparing to tighten restrictions on children’s social media use after a consultation that drew more than 81,000 responses

The UK could become the latest nation to implement a social media ban, after British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer vowed to introduce a "game changer" policy.