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Britain will ban under-16s from social media apps, including TikTok and YouTube

NPR News · Jun 15, 2026, 10:32 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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The ban will apply to platforms including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X. The move makes the U.K. part of a growing global movement to tighten online safety for children.

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Britain will ban under-16s from social media apps, including TikTok and YouTube

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