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UK Proposes Social Media Curfew for Teenagers

Updated 2026-07-15 09:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

The U.K. government has proposed a social media curfew for older teenagers, prohibiting access between midnight and 6 a.m., alongside an existing ban on under-16s. The move aims to reduce screen time among young people.

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The U.K. government has proposed a social media curfew for older teenagers alongside its pending ban for those under 16. According to the BBC, 16 and 17-year-olds could face apps such as Instagram, TikTok and YouTube being unavailable to access by default between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m. How
2026-07-15 09:00 UTC
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