Whatever Keir Starmer says, there are big questions over whether this bad, illiberal idea is actually enforceable.

Keir Starmer is expected to announce a ban on social media for under 16s on Monday as part of a seismic package of online safety measures to protect youngsters online

Sir Keir Starmer will today complete another U-turn by banning under-16s from using social media.

LONDON -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday announced a forthcoming ban on social media for users under the age of 16 at a Downing Street press conference, saying it…

Keir Starmer is expected to announce a ban on social media for under 16s on Monday as part of a seismic package of online safety measures to protect youngsters

Prime minister expected to unveil ‘Australia plus’ ban for under-16s on apps such as TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat

It’s trivial by comparison with the plight of those parents whose children are suckling at the poisoned teat of Andrew Tate.

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UK prime minister says move will bring ‘real change for our children’ amid growing concerns over harmful online content

Keir Starmer has announced a ban on social media for under-16s, arguing that platforms are harming children’s wellbeing.

Around eight in 10 UK children aged three to 17 are estimated to have at least one active social media profile

Political editor David Maddox explains why the bold move by Sir Keir Starmer is a further sign of his weakness

Keir Starmer, British Prime Minister has announced a complete ban on social media for children under the age of 16, arguing that the...

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

According to Keir Starmer, social media is "designed to be addictive" and "is making children unhappy," as it also enables bullying and harassment

Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced there will be a ban on social media platforms from offering services to under-16s from next year.

Yesterday, the think tank the IPPR released YouGov polling showing that a majority of Britons, 83 per cent, believe there should be some form of restriction on social media for…

Whatever Keir Starmer says, there are big questions over whether this bad, illiberal idea is actually enforceable.

'A ban on social media for under-16s is a policy of seismic magnitude. During the years I’ve reported on online safety, more and more parents have lost their children to the wild…

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSir Keir Starmer has announced government…

Our community is divided over the prime minister’s plan to ban social media for under-16s, with some backing tougher regulation to protect children online and others warning it is…