Starmer to announce ‘Australia plus’ ban on social media for under-16s
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Sources say hardline measures will also prevent young users from being able to talk to strangers on gaming apps Why is the UK launching an ‘Australia plus’ social media ban and how will it work? Keir Starmer will ban under-16s from major social media apps such as TikTok, Instagram and X in sweeping restrictions described as “Australia plus”, the Guardian understands. Teenagers will be banned from all the main social platforms, and online products that are not covered by the ban – such as gaming
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Teenagers in the UK will soon face new restrictions on their use of apps such as X, TikTok and Instagram. Photograph: Klaus Vedfelt/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenTeenagers in the UK will soon face new restrictions on their use of apps such as X, TikTok and Instagram. Photograph: Klaus Vedfelt/Getty ImagesSocial media banStarmer to announce ‘Australia plus’ ban on social media for under-16sSources say hardline measures will also prevent young users from being able to talk to strangers on gaming apps Why is the UK launching an ‘Australia plus’ social media ban and how will it work? Jessica Elgot and Dan MilmoSun 14 Jun 2026 11.05 EDTLast modified on Sun 14 Jun 2026 11.46 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleKeir Starmer will ban under-16s from major social media apps such as TikTok,…
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