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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the current system is 'failing our kids', aiming to protect children online. He announced the restrictions on Monday, covering platforms like TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and X. The Sunday Times reported a wider list of ten apps, but the government's full list is still under review.
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