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UK Considers Social Media Ban for Under-16s

2/27/2026

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  • The UK government will consult on banning social media for under-16s, with support from Keir Starmer (Labour leader).
  • Technology Secretary Liz Kendall will outline terms, exploring age limits and restrictions on features like infinite scrolling.
  • Officials doubt the ban's effectiveness despite the Molly Rose Foundation's call for stronger algorithm controls.
  • Instagram announced parental alerts for teens seeking harmful content, but critics deem the notices insufficient.