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Starmer to Unveil Child Social-Media Rules After Massive Consultation

5/27/2026

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced UK will unveil new social-media rules for children weeks after Tuesday’s consultation closed.
Consultation attracted 81,000 responses—42,000 parents and 14,000 young people—and was analysed by AI system Consult.
Child-protection groups warned an under-16 ban could create a safety cliff edge and urged broader safeguards.
Meta said age restrictions should be applied via device operating systems.
Justine Roberts of Mumsnet demanded delayed under-16 access with enforcement.

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced UK will unveil new social-media rules for children weeks after Tuesday’s consultation closed.
Consultation attracted 81,000 responses—42,000 parents and 14,000 young people—and was analysed by AI system Consult.
Child-protection groups warned an under-16 ban could create a safety cliff edge and urged broader safeguards.
Meta said age restrictions should be applied via device operating systems.
Justine Roberts of Mumsnet demanded delayed under-16 access with enforcement.