Social Media Ban for Under-16s: What Young People Stand to Lose if Access Is Restricted

Social Media Ban for Under-16s: What Young People Stand to Lose if Access Is Restricted

Concerns about the impact of social media on young people have intensified in recent years, with parents, educators, and child development experts increasingly questioning how digital platforms shape wellbeing, learning, and social interaction. While restricting access is often presented as a way to reduce online harms, some experts argue that limiting social media use alone…

Under-16s to be banned from social media by next spring, Starmer says

Under-16s to be banned from social media by next spring, Starmer says

A landmark ban – how did we get here?published at 18:28 BST 18:28 BST Freya Scott-TurnerLive reporter Image source, Bloomberg via Getty ImagesImage caption, Keir Starmer announced the policy at a media briefing earlier today The idea of an under-16s social media ban is not new. It’s been floated – in various guises – by…