News · 21 June 2026
UK's under-16 social media ban: How it could reshape the internet
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The UK government plans to ban social media for under-16s from next spring, a move welcomed by campaigners including bereaved parents. This could be the biggest change in how everyone accesses the internet, potentially requiring official ID to use platforms. Some experts warn it could profoundly reshape how young people learn and how others move around online.
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