Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Starmer urged to block under-16s from major social media platforms

5/25/2026

27 6 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

The proposal would adopt an Australia-style ban that blocks under-16s from major social-media platforms.
Sir Keir Starmer has been urged to advance a UK ban on under-16s accessing Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube.
In April the Prime Minister said parents and experts raised concerns, argued mounting evidence makes the situation unacceptable, and called on companies to work with the government to improve outcomes for British children.

1 of 1

Story summary

The proposal would adopt an Australia-style ban that blocks under-16s from major social-media platforms.
Sir Keir Starmer has been urged to advance a UK ban on under-16s accessing Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube.
In April the Prime Minister said parents and experts raised concerns, argued mounting evidence makes the situation unacceptable, and called on companies to work with the government to improve outcomes for British children.