UK bans social media access for under-16s

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday that under-16s will be banned from accessing all major social media apps. Starmer stated, 'Government is always about choices, and it's clear to me that a full ban is the right choice.' The ban aims to protect children from harassment, abuse, and harmful content. Products not covered by the blanket ban, such as gaming platforms, will have to prevent children from communicating with strangers. Starmer acknowledged that some children may find ways around the ban but argued that should not prevent the policy.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday that under-16s will be banned from accessing all major social media apps. Starmer stated, 'Government is always about choices, and it's clear to me that a full ban is the right choice.' The ban aims to protect children from harassment, abuse, and harmful content. Products not covered by the blanket ban, such as gaming platforms, will have to prevent children from communicating with strangers. Starmer acknowledged that some children may find ways around the ban but argued that should not prevent the policy.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday that under-16s will be banned from accessing all major social media apps. Starmer stated, 'Government is always about choices, and it's clear to me that a full ban is the right choice.' The ban aims to protect children from harassment, abuse, and harmful content. Products not covered by the blanket ban, such as gaming platforms, will have to prevent children from communicating with strangers. Starmer acknowledged that some children may find ways around the ban but argued that should not prevent the policy.

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