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News · 27 May 2026

Children's social media access to see new limits soon

Children's social media access to see new limits soon

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New limits are coming for children's social media access later this year, potentially affecting platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Labour is expected to announce these measures within weeks, after Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged on Tuesday to act "very, very quickly". Changes could include age limits or altered design features, following a consultation with 81,000 respondents.

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