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UK may ban social media for children under 16

Filed: Jun 14, 2026 at 6:03 PM ET
Summary: The UK is considering a ban on a wide range of social media for children under 16.
WHO: UK government
WHAT: Considering a ban on a wide swath of social media for children under 16
WHEN: Jun 14, 2026 at 4:17 PM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: The UK appears to be following Australia’s lead in banning social media for teens.
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