UK government pledges £132.5m for after-school clubs ahead of social media restrictions for under-16s
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Summary
The UK government has announced a £132.5 million funding package to expand after-school clubs and enrichment activities, including music, debating, engineering, and sports. The initiative aims to provide children with alternatives to screen time and online activity. This announcement precedes expected measures from Prime Minister Keir Starmer to introduce restrictions on social media access for under-16s.
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Ministers describe it as an effort to give children alternatives to time spent online
It comes before an expected announcement by Keir Starmer on measures to limit children's access to social media
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