With this plan the PM is taking an easy way out and giving parents false hope, says internet safety campaigner Ian Russell

EXCLUSIVE: Keir Starmer is poised to announce a social media ban for under 16s - but bereaved parent Ian Russell, the dad of Molly Russell, is urging him to think again

Sir Keir Starmer was accused of ‘gambling with young people’s lives’ by Ian Russell over the expected policy

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to call time “on a system” failing children online,as the government prepares to ban under 16s from accessing “high risk” social media…

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

Starmer is expected to outline measures to protect children online after a national consultation board showed broad support for tough social media restrictions.

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…

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday pledged to "call time" on a social media system failing children amid curbs by a number of countries and calls by parents for an…

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

Ban expected to cover TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube, Snapchat and Reddit

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

UK PM Keir Starmer announces a ban on social media access for children under 16 to enhance online safety and wellbeing.

Sir Keir Starmer entered his legacy era today as he announced a full-fat social media ban for under-16s. The Prime Minister, who could be booted out of Downing Street within…

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.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he is not “prepared to compromise on the safety and happiness of our children.”

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he is not “prepared to compromise on the safety and happiness of our children.”

Keir Starmer pledges to ban social media for under-16s in the UK, prioritizing children's safety and happiness.

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...

The United Kingdom is preparing to introduce some of the world's toughest online safety measures for children. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to ban social media…