UK PM Keir Starmer says the UK will ban social media for under-16s and restrict gaming and livestreaming platforms, aiming for regulation by the end of 2026 (Reuters)

Reuters : UK PM Keir Starmer says the UK will ban social media for under-16s and restrict gaming and livestreaming platforms, aiming for regulation by the end of 2026 — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday he would ban social media sites for under-16s and impose restrictions on gaming …

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