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Parents air views on social media ban for under-16s

UK officials plan a consultation on restricting social media for under-16s, aiming to reduce mental health and safety risks, with 47% of children now facing age checks, government says.

  • Sir Keir Starmer has launched a consultation on a proposed ban on social media for Britons under 16, citing the need for better protection for children online.
  • Sophie Winkleman criticized the delay in implementing a social media ban, expressing concern over the negative impact of platforms like TikTok on children's mental health.
  • The Labour government plans to examine evidence globally and look at Australia's recent ban, considering measures to enhance age checks and restrict access to harmful content.
  • The British government is considering an Australian-style ban on social media for children and plans to visit Australia to learn from their measures.
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Under-16s social media ban and overnight curfews to be considered – Liz Kendall

The Technology Secretary said she is ‘determined’ to give children the childhood they deserve.

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BBC News broke the news in United Kingdom on Monday, January 19, 2026.
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