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UK's Social Media Ban for Under-16s

Updated 2026-06-16 12:25 UTC 2 sources Neutral

The UK is set to introduce a ban on social media use by under-16s, but details remain unclear. The move comes amid growing concerns over online safety and privacy.

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Al Jazeera

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BBC News

Five big questions about the UK's under-16s social media ban

A ban is coming - but it's still not clear what it will mean for sites including Roblox, YouTube and WhatsApp.

2026-06-16 12:09 UTC