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A teenager looks at her mobile phone in London, Monday, June 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Video. UK plans voluntary overnight social media curfew for teens

Updated: 15/07/2026 - 13:25 GMT+2

The ban will apply to platforms including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X, but not messaging services such as WhatsApp and Signal.

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