Event Brief
UK bans under-16s from social media apps
Filed: Jun 15, 2026 at 3:03 PM ET
Summary: Starmer says children under 16 will be banned from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube.
WHO: Keir Starmer
WHAT: Acknowledged a ban on children under 16 using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube
WHEN: Jun 15, 2026 at 12:02 PM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: To protect children's safety and happiness
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