Liz Kendall said on Thursday that parents were ‘crying out for help’ over childrens’ online safety

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 challenges

Liz Kendall said on Thursday that parents were ‘crying out for help’ over childrens’ online safety

The U.K. seems to be following Australia's lead in banning a wide swath of social media for teens.

Under-16s to be banned from a long list of social media sites, with restrictions on gaming also in the pipeline.

Britain will ban children under 16 from using a range of social media apps including Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube to protect young people from harmful content and excessive screen…

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 movement to tighten online safety…

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday announced a forthcoming total ban on social media for children under 16, saying that such platforms are "making children unhappy".

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.

Keir Starmer is expected to set out restrictions on social media for under-16s, with curbs reaching into AI chatbots and stranger contact in gaming apps.

Britain plans to ban children under 16 from using social media apps. Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated this move aims to protect young people. This decision aligns with a global…

The ban could include platforms like Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X.

“Children will be given back their childhoods," with "less time for scrolling and more time for play," Keir Starmer's government promises in taking a page from the Australian…

LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday announced a forthcoming total ban on social media for children under 16, saying that such pl...

There may even be a online curfew for under-18s too.

The UK government plans to ban social media access for children under 16, citing mental health and safety concerns. Learn about the new UK social media ban

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The UK government is introducing a ban on social media for children and a minimum age for some chatbots in an attempt to shield young people from dangerous corners of the web.

The government said the ban will include platforms like Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has today announced a ban on 'high risk' social media for under 16s, with restrictions to be imposed on other platforms that are thought to be safer

After PM announces ‘Australia plus’ plan, we look at how it is likely to be enforced – and potential problems ahead