General · 31 May 2026
Nine in ten parents want social media ban for kids
Kids under 16 could soon be blocked from social media apps like TikTok and Instagram, as ministers weigh up a potential ban. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said a ban is 'definitely on the table' after a public consultation received over 80,000 responses. She revealed nine in ten parents overwhelmingly backed Australian-style restrictions for children online, crying out for help.
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