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Social Media Ban for Under-16s

Last Update: 2026-06-15 · Article Count: 1

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2026-06-15
Social media to be banned for under-16s in landmark government move to give kids their childhood back

Social media platforms to be blocked from offering services to under-16s, marking a line in the sand and setting a new normal for future generations.