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UK to bar children under 16 from social media

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK plans to ban children under 16 from social media.
WHO: Keir Starmer
WHAT: Announced plans to bar children under 16 from social media
WHEN: Jun 15, 2026 at 6:53 PM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: The government planned the ban following similar efforts in Australia and elsewhere.
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