Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK will introduce new rules for children online. Under the plan, social media platforms would be blocked for users under 16. The list may include Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X. The government is also planning limits for some games and live-streaming services, because they can let children contact unknown adults. Starmer said the decisions reflect UK values and draw a line against the power of big tech companies. He also said the rules would help children stay safer and give them more time and freedom. The first steps could be ready by the end of the year, and the ban could start in spring 2027. The rules would cover England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
world-newsIntermediate1 min read6/16/2026
UK prepares social media ban for under-16s
Britain plans to block access to social media for children under 16. The proposal also targets some online games and live-streaming services that let children talk with strangers. The rules could begin in spring 2027 and would apply across the United Kingdom.
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