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UK Introduces Full Social Media Ban for Under-16s
The UK has introduced a full ban on social media apps for under-16s, following Australia’s lead. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the ban on popular platforms like X, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok.
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Numerous social media apps will be banned for under-16s in the UK after Prime Minister Keir Starmer instituted a full ban. The likes of X, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok are now unavailable to teenagers in the nation, following the lead of Australia, which brought in legislation last year. Announcing
2026-06-15 07:27 UTC