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UK Social Media Curbs Put Under-16s on Notice by Year-End

Britain plans under-16 social media rules by year-end, with a ban, curfews, age checks and feed limits all in play.

Key takeaways

  • **Britain’s under-16 social media debate has moved from “whether to act” to “how hard to restrict access” — and families could see the first changes before the year is...
  • The consultation has drawn 70,000 submissions from charities, campaign groups and the public, according to BBC Tech. A full under-16 social media ban, similar to A...
  • > “The question isn't whether we're going to act - we will,” Kendall told the BBC.
  • The practical stakes are bigger than one age gate. The decision could shape whether teenagers keep accounts, whether parents must verify access, whether platforms rede...

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