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Video. UK's Keir Starmer announces social media ban for under-16-year-olds

Updated: 15/06/2026 - 12:01 GMT+2

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

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