Starmer set to ban under-16s from major social media platforms
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a ban on major social media platforms for children under 16, promising bold action to protect youth.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that the United Kingdom will implement a ban on social media for children under the age of 16. Ahead of the official announcement on Monday, the prime minister promised "bold action" regarding these new restrictions, stating that social media platforms were making youngsters "unhappy."[1][2][3]
According to the government, the upcoming ban will apply to several major social media platforms, including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X. However, the restrictions will not affect messaging services, meaning platforms like WhatsApp will be excluded from the ban.[1]
