Retired principal says she would support the banning of smartphones for under-16s

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

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to introduce an Australia-style social media ban for younger teenagers and bar under-16s from apps like TikTok, Instagram, and X.

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…

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.

Hardline measures will prevent young users from being able to talk to strangers on gaming apps

LONDON, June 15 : British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday he would ban social media sites for all under-16s, saying it was needed to protect the wellbeing of children.

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.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced that children under the age of 16 will be banned from using major social media platforms under what the government calls the most…

“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...

The U.K. is moving ahead with a social media ban for teenagers under 16, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to ban children under 16 from accessing social media platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X, citing concerns…

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday that the UK will ban social media for under-16s, claiming that the planned measures will go “further than any country in…

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

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