The UK Bans Social Media for Under-16s: What Next?
June 16, 2026
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On Monday, Keir Starmer announced that the UK will ban social media for under-16s, with the restrictions set to come into effect in Spring 2027. So in this video, we'll explain how this proposal will work and what might happen next.
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