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UK announces social media ban for under-16s

Al Jazeera · Jun 15, 2026, 10:56 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the UK will ban social media for teens under the age of 16.

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UK announces social media ban for under-16s

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