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ban on under-16s accessing social media, as has been introduced in Australia. Andy Burrows, chief executive of the Molly Rose Foundation which was set up in memory of Molly Russell, told BBC Breakfast
UK is moving closer to restrictions on under-16s' social media use, with ministers consulting on measures ranging from age limits to bans
UK government is also considering a number of options to protect children and young people from the harm of social media, including a social media ban [as has happened in Australia.](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy4181pkxl2o) Technology
social media platforms and see restrictions imposed on other sites. [The Sunday Times reported](https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/social-media-ban-keir-starmer-qcmskxc5z) the prime minister was set to announce a ban covering the same 10 platforms now prohibited for under
ban under-16s from using social media](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/apr/15/mps-vote-against-social-media-ban-for-under-16s-a-second-time). *9.30am:* NHS England publishes its monthly performance figures. *10am:* John Swinney, the SNP leader and Scotland’s first minister, launches the SNP manifesto
social media ban for under-16s for a fourth time on Monday afternoon. Conservative shadow education secretary Laura Trott described the government's latest proposals in the Commons as a "huge step forward in keeping
under-16s](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/04/australia-social-media-ban-under-16s-three-month-review) are restricted from 10 major platforms – TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Reddit, Facebook, X, Threads, Snapchat, Twitch and Kick. UK government sources indicated that the bans on major platforms would apply
social media platforms for under-16s](https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/keir-starmer-social-media-ban-3m95d7tfv), according to the Times. The move is a departure, the paper says, from a focus on solely banning features such as infinite scrolling. A Downing Street
UK government announces £132.5m after-school clubs package The government has announced a £132.5m funding package for after-school clubs as ministers prepare to introduce expected restrictions on social media use for under
UK families and engaging with parents, children and experts to make sure we get this right." Technology Secretary Liz Kendall had met with the Bereaved Parents for Online Safety group earlier this year
under-16s. Meta owns Facebook and Instagram, and Google owns YouTube. The government is [consulting on](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jan/19/uk-ministers-launch-consultation-into-whether-to-ban-social-media-for-under-16s) setting a firm social media age limit alongside potential limitations on app features such as infinite
under-16s could banned from accessing "high-risk" social media platforms under the plans, while safer ones would be subjected to restrictions. Speaking exclusively to BBC One's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme, Russell said
UK. The report states that Britain’s workless youth faces “a unique combination of challenges including: poverty, Covid, loneliness, social media addiction, and economic shock”. It adds: “We have created circumstances – run the economy into
UK politics live **Jacqui Smith**, the skills minister, has argued that Pete Hegseth, the US defence secretary, lacked “class” when he used a speech at a D-day commemoration service to criticise European countries over
UK government move to delay social media ban faces pushback in Lords Peers will vote on Monday on a government move that could delay action on children’s access to social media
UK politics live Good morning. Keir Starmer is chairing cabinet today as Labour MPs mull over the coverage of the Peter Mandelson files. In terms of revelations relating to Mandelson himself, the impact is probably