News · 2 March 2026

Hundreds of UK Teenagers Pilot Social Media Bans

Hundreds of UK teenagers will participate in trials for social media bans and restrictions. These trials will test outright bans, overnight digital curfews, and daily screen time limits. This initiative forms part of a three-month government consultation on the negative effects of smartphone use. The consultation could result in a social media ban for under-16s, mirroring Australia.

By BriefTea Editorial · 2 March 2026 at 4:23

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