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What UK social media ban means for gaming and YouTube

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A ban is coming - but it's still not clear what it will mean for sites including Roblox, YouTube and WhatsApp.

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Mon 16:11 - Sky News (UK)

How threat of social media ban jolted tech giants into action

Sun 09:51 - BBC Headlines

Tech firms had 'enough time' says Nandy, ahead of social media announcement

Sun 22:16 - BBC Politics

Starmer set to ban under-16s from major social media platforms

Mon 07:31 - Euronews

British PM Keir Starmer announces social media ban for under-16-year-olds

Mon 07:43 - NYT Europe

Britain Announces Social Media Ban for Children

Mon 07:47 - BBC Headlines

When will social media ban start and what platforms are included?

Mon 09:01 - Wired Business

The UK Places a Sweeping Ban on Social Media for Kids Under 16

Mon 10:01 - Al Jazeera English

Britain announces sweeping social media ban for under-16s

Mon 10:56 - Al Jazeera English

UK announces social media ban for under-16s

Mon 11:19 - NYT Europe

What to Know About Planned Social Media Bans in Australia, the U.K. and Beyond

Mon 12:41 - BBC Headlines

Social media ban - bold and blunt, but no silver bullet

Mon 13:05 - Fox News

UK to ban TikTok, YouTube, other social media apps for children under 16, Starmer says

Mon 13:08 - BBC Headlines

'Positive' or 'unnecessary'? UK teens on social media ban

Mon 13:23 - France 24

UK to ban social media for under-16s

Mon 16:40 - The Hill

UK bans social media for children under 16

Mon 17:10 - BBC Politics

Under-16s will be banned from social media from early 2027

Mon 22:17 - DW All

UK announces social media ban for under-16s

Mon 22:17 - DW Top

UK announces social media ban for under-16s

Tue 12:09 - BBC Headlines

What UK social media ban means for gaming and YouTube

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Al Jazeera English

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10:56

UK announces social media ban for under-16s

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the UK will ban social media for teens under the age of 16.

10:01

Britain announces sweeping social media ban for under-16s

PM warns social media platforms are exposing children to content that is 'dangerous' and 'designed to be addictive'.

BBC Headlines

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13:08

'Positive' or 'unnecessary'? UK teens on social media ban

The prime minister announced that under-16s will be banned from social media by spring 2027.

12:41

Social media ban - bold and blunt, but no silver bullet

The BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman on the big changes coming down the line for young people online.

07:47

When will social media ban start and what platforms are included?

The measures will see apps including TikTok and Snapchat blocked for UK teens early in 2027.

09:51

Tech firms had 'enough time' says Nandy, ahead of social media announcement

The prime minister is expected to announce measures on protecting teenagers online on Monday.

BBC Politics

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17:10

Under-16s will be banned from social media from early 2027

Sites including Instagram, YouTube and TikTok will become inaccessible for millions of children, the prime minister has announced.

22:16

Starmer set to ban under-16s from major social media platforms

The prime minister promises "bold action" ahead of Monday's announcement on restrictions for children.

DW All

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22:17

UK announces social media ban for under-16s

The United Kingdom is set to follow the example of Australia and Indonesia by banning teenagers from social networks. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said platforms like Instagram and TikTok make …

DW Top

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22:17

UK announces social media ban for under-16s

The United Kingdom is set to follow the example of Australia and Indonesia by banning teenagers from social networks. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said platforms like Instagram and TikTok make …

Euronews

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07:31

British PM Keir Starmer announces social media ban for under-16-year-olds

Australia, Canada, Brazil and Indonesia have introduced legislation or announced age-based restrictions or requirements for children’s access to social media.

Fox News

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13:05

UK to ban TikTok, YouTube, other social media apps for children under 16, Starmer says

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a ban on children under 16 from using TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X and other major social media platforms.

France 24

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13:23

UK to ban social media for under-16s

Children under 16 will be banned from using social media in the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday, saying such platforms were making youngsters "unhappy". The ban will …

NYT Europe

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11:19

What to Know About Planned Social Media Bans in Australia, the U.K. and Beyond

Britain said it would ban social media access for children under 16 starting in 2027, joining several other countries introducing similar measures.

07:43

Britain Announces Social Media Ban for Children

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his government would legislate to bar children under 16 from social media starting in 2027. The move follows similar policies in Australia and several other …

Sky News (UK)

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16:11

How threat of social media ban jolted tech giants into action

Roblox has revealed new safety measures, just as the government announces it will ban under-16s from social media and potentially some gaming platforms… like Roblox.

The Hill

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16:40

UK bans social media for children under 16

The British government is banning access to social media for children under 16, joining just a few countries across the globe trying to protect kids online through a strict age-based …

Wired Business

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09:01

The UK Places a Sweeping Ban on Social Media for Kids Under 16

The UK government is introducing a ban on social media for children and a minimum age for some chatbots in an attempt to shield young people from dangerous corners of …