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Ministers open-minded on shape of UK social media limits, Phillipson says

age or functionality restrictions” on social media for under-16s. There have been widespread calls for an Australia-style ban on children’s use of social media, and the UK

Meta found in breach of EU law for failing to keep children off platforms

UK government said this week it was [looking at “age or functionality restrictions” on social media

Starmer tells Apple and Google to ban nude images on children's phones

UK is moving closer to restrictions on under-16s' social media use, with ministers consulting on measures ranging from age

'I can't stop using it' - under-16s have their say on possible social media ban

aged 12-18, who took part in the BBC News debate on social media. They gathered at the Bolton Lads & Girls Club on Wednesday afternoon to share their opinions on whether social media should

Limit social media ban for under-16s to unsafe apps, Starmer urged

age limitations](https://www.esafety.gov.au/about-us/industry-regulation/social-media-age-restrictions#age-restricted-social-media-platforms) are imposed if a service enables social interaction between two or more users, and if it allows users to post material. Instead, UK campaigners are calling for a system that

EU needs to delay social media access for children - von der Leyen

UK**, plans are under way for strict social media regulations, also for under-16s. This entails potential bans, age verification and content restrictions

White House urges UK not to ban social media for under-16s

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

‘A tsunami of harm’: views on tackling online safety for under-16s in the UK

age of social media. At the moment, as it stands, social media represents a serious risk to under-16s,” she says. Ghey, the founder of the Brianna Ghey Legacy Project, which promotes online safety education

Social media leaders called to Downing Street over children's safety

restrict the most harmful platforms for under-16s." [Recent research](https://mollyrosefoundation.org/more-than-60-of-australian-children-still-using-social-media-despite-ban-for-under-16s-research-shows/) from internet safety charity the Molly Rose Foundation found more than 60% of underage Australians are still using social media despite

Esther Ghey's dismay over PM meeting tech bosses first

age limits and safer design features on AI chatbots and games, to a social media ban. "We're also running pilots with hundreds of UK families and engaging with parents, children and experts to make

Social media as bad for young people as smoking, top doctors say

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

Rushed social media ban for under-16s in UK could ‘unravel’, charity warns

UK government is also consulting on other safety matters including whether there should be age restrictions on a range of app features, such as infinite scrolling, and limitations on the use of AI chatbots

Tuesday briefing: Is a social media ban in the UK enough to help protect young people?

social media companies. There’s a growing consensus among online safety campaigners that, rather than implementing an Australia-style lock out, the UK government should instead block under-16s from accessing risky features such

Minister promises 'some form' of social media restrictions for under-16s

age or functionality restrictions" on social media for under-16s, Education Minister Olivia Bailey has said. Ministers proposed further amendments on Monday evening as they sought to end the stand-off with peers over

UK police bosses say unsafe social media platforms should be blocked for under-16s

social media restrictions for under-16s [even if it stopped short of a ban](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y7d2zx63jo). The NCA and NPCC identified six features of platforms they believe enable "harm at-scale" and should

Wales won't ban mobile phones in schools, first minister says

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

Crackdown on tech platforms will go ahead despite US intervention, says No 10

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

UK government move to delay social media ban faces pushback in Lords

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

Starmer tells social media firms in No 10 meeting ‘things can’t go on like this’

restricted, that is preferable to a world where harm is the price of participation.” He added: “I am determined we will build a better future for our children, and look forward to working with

Wife of Briton pleads for Saudi Arabia to release him from ‘arbitrary detention’

social media posts, has pleaded for his release as his wellbeing declines. In November, the UN working group on arbitrary detention found Ahmed al-Doush was being detained arbitrarily under international law and recommended