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UK confirms social media ban for under-16s
Filed: Jun 15, 2026 at 10:03 PM ET
Summary: The British government confirmed a social media ban for all under-16s, citing child protection.
WHO: British government
WHAT: Confirmed a social media ban for all under-16s
WHEN: Jun 15, 2026 at 6:15 AM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: To protect children from the harmful effects of social media.
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