U.K. Proposes Social Media Ban for Under-16s by Spring 2027
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Summary
The U.K. government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is moving forward with a social media ban for teenagers under 16. If passed by parliament, the ban would take effect by spring 2027 and would apply to platforms including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X. Messaging apps WhatsApp and Signal are exempt from the ban. Starmer cited the negative impact of social media on children, including bullying, as the reason for the policy.
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If passed in parliament, the ban will go into effect by spring 2027.
Starmer said that the ban was due to the negative impact social media can have on children, including bullying and
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