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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
social media should be restricted, or even banned altogether, for under-16s in the UK
UK is moving closer to restrictions on under-16s' social media use, with ministers consulting
UK not to impose a social media ban for under-16s, as it said restrictions
UK MPs rejected calls to ban social media for under-16s, which had been backed by peers in the House of Lords, for a second time. Ministers argued a ban was premature as the government
UK should follow in [Australia’s footsteps](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/social-media-ban) by making it illegal for under-16s to have access to many social media sites, among other potential restrictions
social media ban for under-16s [to protect children from the “digital wild west”](https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/feb/04/spain-under-16-social-media-ban-elon-musk-insults), while French lawmakers have voted for similar restrictions for under-15s. The UK
16s. New features would also undergo safety checks before they are launched. The UK’s legal framework for social media regulation, the Online Safety Act, is overseen by the communications watchdog, Ofcom. The letter seeks
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
restrictions on “addictive” features such as infinite scrolling. There is overwhelming pressure from safety campaigners and MPs for a further crackdown on social media platforms, despite the introduction of the Online Safety Act, which requires
16s' use of social media. He spoke as [a consultation by the 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).
UK**, plans are under way for strict social media regulations, also for under-16s. This entails potential bans, age verification and content restrictions
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 politics live Good morning. The government has been consulting on whether to follow Australia and impose a ban on social media for under-16s, [or whether to opt for other restrictions
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
social media for under-16s, as well as restrictions on addictive and high-risk features for under-18s, will keep children safe from harm." [Sign up for our Tech Decoded newsletter](https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsletters/zxh6cxs)
restricting social media for teenagers. Last night, for the second time, [MPs rejected a proposal to 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
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
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 the Children's Wellbeing
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