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News · 25 March 2026

300 Teenagers Trial Social App Curfews in UK

300 Teenagers Trial Social App Curfews in UK

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Young people's social media habits in the UK could soon alter due to a new government trial. The pilot scheme is testing various ways to limit access to social platforms for teenagers, comparing different restrictions. Three hundred teenagers are participating, with some having apps completely disabled, others blocked overnight, or capped at one hour each day.

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