British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that under-16s will be banned from major social media platforms, including TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram.
The UK government says the measures are part of a plan to keep young people safe online and help address late-night scrolling on phones.
Mr Starmer explained that: “A full ban is the right choice” and saying it was needed to protect the wellbeing of children.
The new rules follow a UK government consultation on social media restrictions, which took place at the start of the year, where children and adults were asked their opinions at what they think should happen.
It found that most people supported a ban, however campaigners have warned that the planned measures could cause more problems. (BBC)
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