UK to ban under-16s from social media by spring 2027, Starmer announces
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Lee Grimsditch, Matt Jackson
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced a full ban on under-16s accessing social media platforms, set to take effect in spring 2027. The government is also taking action on gaming and live streaming platforms to prevent strangers from contacting children. The announcement was made at a Downing Street press conference as part of an online safety drive.
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Under-16s will be banned from a range of social media and the Government will take 'world leading' action on gaming and live streaming platforms so strangers will not be able to contact children.
Sir Keir Starmer announced a full ban on under-16s accessing social media platforms at a Downing Street press conference, with the ban expected to come into force in spring 2027
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