Policy
UK Announces Social Media Ban for Children Under 16
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to prohibit children under 16 from accessing social media platforms, following similar policies in Australia. The policy represents a significant expansion of government regulation into digital platforms and childhood online safety. Implementation is scheduled to begin in 2027, though enforcement mechanisms remain unclear.
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