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UK Labour Imposes Under-16 Social Media Ban, Ofcom to Verify

7/6/2026

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Labour Party government will enforce an under-16 social-media ban in United Kingdom, with steps ready.
Ofcom is to define age-verification methods by October, with Technology Secretary Liz Kendall saying VPN guidance will be issued in July.
Campaigners from Molly Rose Foundation warn the ban may give sense of safety and drive children toward darker spaces.
The government opened a consultation on risks, including AI chatbots and VPN limits for minors.

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Labour Party government will enforce an under-16 social-media ban in United Kingdom, with steps ready.
Ofcom is to define age-verification methods by October, with Technology Secretary Liz Kendall saying VPN guidance will be issued in July.
Campaigners from Molly Rose Foundation warn the ban may give sense of safety and drive children toward darker spaces.
The government opened a consultation on risks, including AI chatbots and VPN limits for minors.