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UK government said this week it was [looking at “age or functionality restrictions” on social media](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/apr/28/ministers-open-minded-uk-social-media-limits-bridget-phillipson) for children under 16
UK to ban under-16s from ‘high risk’ social media apps Teenagers under the age of 16 are to be banned from accessing “high-risk” social media apps while safer platforms will be subjected
UK not to impose a social media ban for under-16s, as it said restrictions could impose a “disproportionate” burden on US tech firms. In a submission to a government consultation on online safety
UK government on the impact of social media on children under the age of 16 comes to an end](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y7r9gqp6jo). Ap Iorwerth said on Tuesday that it was important to "follow the evidence
16 have remained on social media. Five companies – Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook – are under investigation for non-compliance with the ban. Experts have also warned that those able to circumvent
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 scrolling. Starmer told executives: “Things can’t go on like this, they
social media ban for under-16s next week, alongside other restrictions such as a possible block on conversations with strangers on gaming platforms. Limits on AI chatbot use are also under consideration. Asked about
restriction on social media for children under 16. "Deliver on that commitment fully and in the shortest possible timeframe." But other campaigners believe stopping social media access would fail children. Reports of children in Australia
UK**, plans are under way for strict social media regulations, also for under-16s. This entails potential bans, age verification and content restrictions. A major national consultation is due to close
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
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
restrictions among youngsters after 16-year-old Brianna was killed by two teenagers in a Warrington park in 2023. One of the killers said she had become interested in "dark materials" including online videos
restrictions on addictive features, tougher enforcement of the OSA and better provision of tech platform data to researchers so that the level of harm to teenagers can be gauged properly. The committee is also calling
government said on Friday. Among the 11 blocked from entering the UK is [the US-based, anti-Islam influencer Valentina Gomez](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9vl44pppn0o), who attended the first Unite the Kingdom march last September
social media as well as other services such as gaming sites and AI chatbots. However, the UK government had not made any firm commitments on likely action until the late intervention during wrangling
social media and members of our investigation team have also had first-hand experience of the sector. Dozens of parents have raised concerns with the BBC. Many of them flagged two women who they
UK last year, according to a leading charity. The NSPCC said contacts with its Childline service relating to online sexual abuse and exploitation rose by 36% last year, driven by an increase in cases related