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Monday, June 15, 2026

LONDON " Britain will ban children under 16 from using a range of social media apps including Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube to protect young people from harmful content and excessive screen time, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday, Starmer told a news conference that he will fight back if technology companies resist the move, and acknowledged some teens would try to find their way around a ban.

But he said he is "not prepared to compromise on the safety and happiness of our children."

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"Every parent can see it with their own eyes. Social media is making children unhappy," said Starmer, who has two teenage children. "I've heard first hand from families crying out for change and we will do right by them."

The move, expected to take effect early next year, makes the U.K. part of a growing global movement to tighten online safety for children. Australia, Canada, Brazil and Indonesia have introduced legislation or announced age-based restrictions or requirements for children's access to social media. France, Spain, Denmark, Thailand and South Korea are among others studying or developing similar approaches."

#1 | Posted by Corky at 2026-06-15 12:08 PM | Reply

Who knew commercializing childhood could have adverse effects on children?

#2 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-06-15 12:09 PM | Reply

Does this meant that kids won't buy Trump phones?

I mean, what will Corporations do if they can't brainwash kids at an early age?

#3 | Posted by Corky at 2026-06-15 12:28 PM | Reply

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