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UK Announces Social Media Ban for Children Under 16

NYTimes Technology • Mon, 15 Jun 2026

UK Announces Social Media Ban for Children Under 16

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his government planned to bar children under 16 from social media, following policies in Australia and elsewhere.

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his government planned to bar children under 16 from social media, following policies in Australia and elsewhere.

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his government planned to bar children under 16 from social media, following policies in Australia and elsewhere.

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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/15/world/europe/uk-social-media-children.html