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MON · 2026-06-15 · 10:56 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0615-84573
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UK announces social media ban for under-16s

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that the United Kingdom will implement a ban on social media access for individuals under the age of 16. This decision, made by the Prime Minister, will affect teenagers in the UK.

Al JazeeraFiled 2026-06-15 · 10:56 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
UK announces social media ban for under-16s
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that the United Kingdom will implement a ban on social media access for individuals under the age of 16. This decision, made by the Prime Minister, will affect teenagers in the UK. The specific timing of the ban's implementation is not detailed in the provided content. The article states that the Prime Minister announced this policy, indicating a government initiative to restrict social media use for this age group. The rationale behind this decision is not elaborated upon in the given text.

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The ban specifically targets social media platforms.

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The announcement was made by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

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The UK will ban social media for individuals under the age of 16.

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Full report

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the UK will ban social media for teens under the age of 16.
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