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White House warns UK against under-16 social media ban
Filed: Jun 09, 2026 at 4:04 AM ET
Summary: The technology secretary rejected a White House warning to the UK over a proposed social media ban for under-16s.
WHO: UK technology secretary
WHAT: The technology secretary said she would not be swayed from doing what she believed was right for children in response to a White House warning.
WHEN: Jun 09, 2026 at 3:48 AM ET
WHERE: UK
WHY: She was responding to a White House warning against banning social media for under-16s.
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