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

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, the US government came out against

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

children’s cognitive and social development is affected by use of technology. For parents, policymakers and politicians, it feels like a moving target that is travelling at warp speed. --- **Can we expect ‘a radical safety

Nearly half of UK girls saw harmful social media content in a week, research shows

UK. Keir Starmer is expected to announce next week [a ban preventing under-16s from accessing harmful social media sites](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/12/uk-to-ban-under-16s-from-high-risk-social-media-apps), following the government’s consultation on what restrictions should be introduced

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

expect apps to be vetted before they can be accessed by under-16s. New features would also undergo safety checks before they are launched. The UK’s legal framework for social media regulation, the Online

Social media ban unenforceable, online safety charity warns

expected to share the government's online safety plans on Monday, following speculation over a potential blanket ban on under-16s accessing social media, as has been introduced in Australia. Andy Burrows, chief executive

UK government announces £132.5m after-school clubs package

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

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

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

expected next week. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said tech companies "have a moral duty to act by making it impossible for children to take, share or view nude images. If they don't, we will

Wes Streeting says Starmer ‘behind the curve’ on under-16s social media ban – UK politics live

expected to announce the government’s response soon afterwards. He has already said that there will be action of some sort. Last year ministers were sceptical about following the Australian example, but this

The night people in Belfast fled their homes because of racist violence

children living in fear. "I am angry. I am disappointed that this is the response of people in our community." McKee doesn't expect them to return to the place they've called home

Molly Russell's dad says PM rushing social media restrictions 'deplorable'

restrictions. Speaking exclusively to BBC One's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme, Russell said he would be "dismayed" by such a decision. He told the BBC ahead of the expected announcement: "In opposition, Keir Starmer

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

expected to be questioned by Sir Keir Starmer and Technology Secretary Liz Kendall on what they are doing to protect children and respond to parental concerns. Sir Keir said the meeting would be about "making

Tuesday briefing: Can a deeply divided UK agree on an assisted dying bill?

restriction, and the insistence on multiple stages – requests, assessments, waiting periods, approvals – can make it slow and administratively heavy. --- **What happens next?** It seems very unlikely that the government will put a new bill forward