UK to ban social media access for under
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to ban social media access for children under 16 by next spring. The government aims to protect minors from addictive content and dangerous interactions, following a similar policy implemented in Australia.
Why it matters
This represents a major regulatory shift in digital safety policy that could set a precedent for other Western nations regarding child protection online.
Britain s Prime Minister Keir Starmer attends a press conference at Downing Street in central London on June 15, 2026 to announce government action to protect children online. Photo / Carlos Jasso, AFP
The article reports on government policy announcements and includes a counter-perspective from YouTube, maintaining a balanced journalistic approach.
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