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UK unveils sweeping social media ban for users under 16

TechCrunch · Jun 15, 2026, 2:36 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

The ban would apply to a range of social media platforms including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X.

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UK unveils sweeping social media ban for users under 16

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