UK Social Media Ban for Minors
The UK government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, implements a ban on social media for children under 16, with related regulatory actions in Canada and discussions on extending the ban to gaming services.
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Source ↗Keir Starmer prohibits social media use for UK minors
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Source ↗Keir Starmer targets online gaming in under-16 social media ban
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Source ↗Sir Keir Starmer announces social media ban for minors
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Source ↗UK PM Keir Starmer announces ban on social media for under-16s
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