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Britain announces overnight social media curfew for 16-17

Teens aged 16 and 17 will be blocked from social media by default from midnight to 6 a.m. under online safety laws.
WHO: Britain
WHAT: Overnight social media curfew for teens aged 16 and 17, blocking access by default from midnight to 6 a.m.
WHEN: Jul 15, 2026 at 6:51 AM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: Online safety laws set a default overnight block for 16- and 17-year-olds from midnight to 6 a.m.
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