Starmer to confirm social media ban for UK teens ahead of G-7
Keir Starmer confirms a social media ban for UK teens under 16 to protect them from online threats. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Starmer to confirm social media ban for UK teens ahead of G-7Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxA ban on young teenagers using social media is popular with the UK public, despite concerns around how effectively it can be enforced. PHOTO: REUTERSPublished Jun 15, 2026, 09:26 AMUpdated Jun 15, 2026, 09:26 AMLONDON – Keir Starmer will start a crucial week for his premiership by announcing a package of strong restrictions designed to protect British teenagers from online threats.The UK Prime Minister is expected on June 15 to confirm a ban on under-16s using major social media platforms, as well as other measures including curfews for older teenagers and tough regulations on chatbots.
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