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Tech firms had 'enough time' says Nandy, ahead of social media announcement
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- Tech companies have had "more than enough time to get their house in order", Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has said ahead of an announcement on Monday by the prime minister on restricting social media for teenagers.
- Speaking to the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg, Nandy said that if the firms were "not prepared" to ensure their products were safe "they frankly lose the right to market their products towards children".
- The Times has reported that Sir Keir Starmer's announcement will include banning under 16-year-olds from some social media sites and a curfew for older teenagers.
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Tech companies have had "more than enough time to get their house in order", Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has said ahead of an announcement on Monday by the prime minister on restricting social media for teenagers.
Speaking to the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg, Nandy said that if the firms were "not prepared" to ensure their products were safe "they frankly lose the right to market their products towards children".
The Times has reported that Sir Keir Starmer's announcement will include banning under 16-year-olds from some social media sites and a curfew for older teenagers.
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