Rushed social media ban for under-16s in UK could āunravelā, charity warns | TheBriefWire
Rushed social media ban for under-16s in UK could āunravelā, charity warns
Published 8 June 2026 Ā· politics
Molly Rose Foundation says government should instead set strict safety standards for apps A rushed under-16s social media ban in the UK could unravel and
Molly Rose Foundation says government should instead set strict safety standards for apps A rushed under-16s social media ban in the UK could unravel and families will be left to count the cost, a leading child safety charity has warned. The Molly Rose Foundation (MRF) said an age limit on the use of tech platforms could unravel, after a report that the prime minister, Keir Starmer, is to announce a ban on under-16s accessing āharmfulā social media apps. Continue reading...
Published: June 8, 2026 ā¢ 10:58 PM IST Ā· Updated: June 8, 2026 ā¢ 11:39 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Molly Rose Foundation says government should instead set strict safety standards for apps A rushed under-16s social media ban in the UK could unravel and families will be left to count the cost, a leading child safety charity has warned.
The Molly Rose Foundation (MRF) said an age limit on the use of tech platforms could unravel, after a report that the prime minister, Keir Starmer, is to announce a ban on under-16s accessing āharmfulā social media apps.
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