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News · 27 May 2026

Labour acting fast on kids' social media access

Labour acting fast on kids' social media access

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New age limits or design changes could affect children’s social media use, with rules set to apply to platforms like TikTok. Labour is set to announce these new rules within weeks, and Prime Minister Keir Starmer promises fast action. These regulations would come into force before the end of the year, following a public consultation that received 81,000 responses.

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