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UK to ban under-16s from ‘high risk’ social media apps

Published 12 June 2026 · europe

Keir Starmer to set out plans on Monday but there are fears a decision to ban some platforms but not others will lead to legal

Keir Starmer to set out plans on Monday but there are fears a decision to ban some platforms but not others will lead to legal challenges Teenagers under the age of 16 are to be banned from accessing “high-risk” social media apps while safer platforms will be subjected to restrictions, under a sweeping government crackdown. Under-18s will also be banned from using romantic or sexual AI chatbots after a consultation on keeping children safe online. Continue reading...

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