Politics · 14 June 2026

Kids' clubs get £132.5m before social media ban

This big cash injection aims to give children more activities as a social media ban for under-16s looms. The government announced £132.5 million for after-school clubs, hoping to tackle isolation found in a survey of 14,000 young people. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is expected to introduce the social media restrictions in the coming days.

By BriefTea Editorial · 14 June 2026 at 8:05

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