UK Government Explores Australian-Style Social Media Restrictions for Under-16s

Britain Weighs Australian-Style Social Media Restrictions for Minors

Britain Weighs Australian-Style Social Media Restrictions for Minors Britain is contemplating emulating Australia's recent ban on social media use for those under the age of 16. Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed concerns about the mental health impacts of continuous scrolling and performance pressure experienced by minors.The UK government has initiated deliberations to examine scrutiny on features like infinite scrolling and access age rest…

The UK is mulling an Australia-like social media ban for users under 16

The UK government has announced a consultation, asking people for their feedback on whether to introduce a social media ban for children under 16 years old.

UK Government to hold consultation on banning social media for under-16s

Ministers will look at options including raising the digital age of consent and restricting potentially addictive app design features such as “streaks” and “infinite scrolling”.

What UK social media ban on children could look like - as government considers action

There have been growing calls for Sir Keir Starmer to increase the minimum age for social media platforms, and Number 10 has signalled it is open to the idea. Sky News looks at where the government could look for inspiration, and what a ban may look like.

Labour opens door to Australian-style social media ban for under-16s

The consultation will see ministers visit Australia, where a social media ban for under-16s came into force in December

UK social media ban: Government considering Australian style measures to stop 'infinite scrolling'

The Government said it would consult on options including raising the digital age of consent and restricting potentially addictive social media features