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UK set to announce social media ban for under-16s

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UK set to announce social media ban for under-16s
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The UK government is expected to announce a ban on social media for children under 16, following a similar move in Australia. The policy will include restrictions on AI chatbots and late-night scrolling for older teenagers.

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This represents a significant shift in digital regulation, potentially setting a global precedent for how governments restrict youth access to online platforms.

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Comments News Sophie Wingate , Ellie Ng and Chris Slater Senior Reporter 14:44, 14 Jun 2026 View 2 Images Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy (Image: PA)

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